Akron Zips guard Seth Wilson (14) shoots over Ball State Cardinals guard Jermahri Hill (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.

Akron was handed practice reductions during the 2024 season as an initial punishment for poor APR, but failing to reach the mark in consecutive seasons led to the postseason ban. The Zips posted ...