Welcome to the Family Zed Key!

[lhsgolf19]

https://twitter.com/iamzedkey/status...64783828701522

This will be the Ohio State transfer's final collegiate season.

The 6'8" 230 pound forward will definitely bring some physicality and toughness to the front court... Whether he starts or comes off the bench is TBD

In sort of limited minutes (for some reason) he's put up solid numbers... 4 years, 121 GP, 7.5 RPG 5 RPG in only 17 MPG.

I like the comparison in another thread, maybe a taller, more advanced Kendall Pollard… Maybe a Josh Cunningham type.

[flyer016]

Welcome, Zed!

Not sure I see the Pollard comparison. Pollard had a lot of slasher in his game. You will get next to no dribble drive from Zed Key. I think Cunningham/Perryman make more sense.

Key is definitely a talent upgrade and should fare well in the A10. I'm not sure I love the fit. I think spacing is a premium and crucial in contemporary basketball. Key will be pretty paintbound. I don't think you can play Jack and Key together.

That said, it's another piece that can contribute, and the 2024-25 roster puzzle still has more pieces to be added (and removed).

[rollo]

Key will lead the A10 in offensive rebounds. Write that down and get back to me in April 2025.
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[BeckysTXA]

Originally Posted by rollo Key will lead the A10 in offensive rebounds. Write that down and get back to me in April 2025. Posted via Mobile Device

Love me a rebounder.

[Hyde Park Flyer]

Originally Posted by rollo Key will lead the A10 in offensive rebounds. Write that down and get back to me in April 2025. Posted via Mobile Device

I get the impression that he can get angry at the ball and the rim. We need that.
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[Hyde Park Flyer]

I’ll buy a t-shirt with Zed on his chopper with the words “Zed’s NOT dead!”y
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[flyerfanatic86]

I think Key could be the perfect compliment to DaRon inside, if Deuce sticks around. If not, he still gives us a guy who can play with a level of physicality that not many A10 teams can match.

[Cardsflyer]

It is a great get in my opinion. Dude has physicality we have been needing. I hope DaRon comes back but we can be very good with both Zed and Jack.

Go Flyers

[Gazoo]

What was UD's biggest weakness this year?



Coach went out and did something about it.

[murphy98]

He really reminds me Jimmy Binnie or James Crippe. I think he’ll be a fan
favorite like those guys. Hustle and toughness.
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[Jack D]

We need a rebounder and Zed is the man for this

[The Gem]

Welcome aboard, I think he will be a big contributor. UD just got a lot tougher in the paint.

[Monster Man]

https://x.com/osuhoopsinsider/status...920475908?s=46

A few Zed highlights from OSU/Duke game….
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[jack72]

My brother, who watched every OSU game, said that Key's biggest problem is fouling. That limited his minutes.

[OSU Flyer]

He’s a better rebounder with less of a perimeter game than Pollard or even Cunningham. He’s a banger in the post. Potentially the most physically post prescence in a longe time

For an A10 comparison think Mo Alie-Cox

He’s also probably the most productive stats wise power conference player that I can ever remember. Sibert, Watson, Perry, Sanford were pretty quiet
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[CT Flyer]

Looks like a good get. Now we need a difference maker at one of the guard positions. DaRon coming back wouldn't hurt either.

[OSU Flyer]

@iamzedkey

I can say this, @daytonnil and the Flyer Faithful were definitely KEY in my decision to commit to @DaytonMBB.

GO FLYERS!

And be sure to support me and my new teammates by visiting Dayton6th.com
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[Columbia Blue]

Minutia …

Tied for shortest name in Flyer history:
Lou Bok, Dan Fox, Don May, Ken May
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[flyer016]

Originally Posted by CT Flyer Looks like a good get. Now we need a difference maker at one of the guard positions. DaRon coming back wouldn't hurt either.

Agree on the guard.

Would love to add a 4, too, though I suppose it depends on what Simon is.

I love Santos, but I'd love the roster flexibility a big, long win would bring.

I realize we can't have it all, but maybe you go get a long wing from high school (or after their first college year). Somebody that doesn't necessarily require a bunch of minutes.

[FLYER5]

Beast! Welcome, Zed!

[FLYER5]

Originally Posted by murphy98 He really reminds me Jimmy Binnie or James Crippe. I think he’ll be a fan favorite like those guys. Hustle and toughness. Posted via Mobile Device

Both of those players combined don't have the physicality that Zed brings. Cripe looked worse every time he took the court, and Binnie shied away from contact anyhow. Not this guy.

[CoffeeCan]

Agreed this is a good get.

Do you think this means anything in terms of Holmes coming back or not? Should we read anything into it?

[Gazoo]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer @iamzedkey I can say this, @daytonnil and the Flyer Faithful were definitely KEY in my decision to commit to @DaytonMBB. GO FLYERS! And be sure to support me and my new teammates by visiting Dayton6th.com Posted via Mobile Device

NIL + Flyer Faithful.

It reminds me of the old saying: "that plus a quarter will buy you a cup of coffee. But don't forget the quarter."

	Flyer Faithful FLYER FAITHFUL Best college basketball fans in the country. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and loyal. Help to create one of the toughest home courts in the nation at UD Arena. Over 12,000 fans a game put the Flyers in the Top-30 nationally in attendance. Fan spirit and support growing to other UD sports and athletic programs as well.

[Flyers98]

Originally Posted by CoffeeCan Agreed this is a good get. Do you think this means anything in terms of Holmes coming back or not? Should we read anything into it?

He's not a replacement for Holmes. Totally different players.

I like Jack, but I really hope all our eggs at the 5 aren't in that basket. I'd like to see us at least get another guy who is 6'10" or bigger with some experience and/or upside, (I assume DHII will be a pro next year). With that said, there is nothing about this staff's history that leads me to believe Jack won't make a big jump between this and next year.

[CoffeeCan]

Originally Posted by Flyers98 He's not a replacement for Holmes. Totally different players.

Yeah, I get that. Do you think Key knows Holmes is back and that is part of the reason he committed?

Or do you think he knows Holmes is gone and he can play a bigger role and that was part of his decision?

[ud2]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer He’s a better rebounder with less of a perimeter game than Pollard or even Cunningham. He’s a banger in the post. Potentially the most physically post prescence in a longe time For an A10 comparison think Mo Alie-Cox He’s also probably the most productive stats wise power conference player that I can ever remember. Sibert, Watson, Perry, Sanford were pretty quiet Posted via Mobile Device

I can't ever remember getting a power 6 big man transfer with stats like his.

Chase Johnson, Jordy Tshimanga, and Alex Gavrilovich didn't have his stats.

I agree, potentially the most physical post prescence we have had in a while, Jordy, Big Steve, and Cunningham come to mind.

[Flyers98]

Originally Posted by CoffeeCan Yeah, I get that. Do you think Key knows Holmes is back and that is part of the reason he committed? Or do you think he knows Holmes is gone and he can play a bigger role and that was part of his decision?

Why would I have an f'n clue either way? I don't think Homes even knows what he is doing for sure next year, that all depends on the combine and the feedback he gets. My guess is that whatever Homes situation ends up being, Key wants to play somewhere where he has a chance to actually play impactful minutes. He's on the team, the rest will be revealed in due time.

Edit: I guess it is possible that Key just took the opportunity to play for a better program.

[CoffeeCan]

Originally Posted by Flyers98 Why would I have an f'n clue either way? I don't think Homes even knows what he is doing for sure next year, that all depends on the combine and the feedback he gets. My guess is that whatever Homes situation ends up being, Key wants to play somewhere where he has a chance to actually play impactful minutes. He's on the team, the rest will be revealed in due time.

I guess my post was more geared to the entire board, not just you. But your answer has been noted. Have a pleasant day.

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by Columbia Blue Minutia … Tied for shortest name in Flyer history: Lou Bok, Dan Fox, Don May, Ken May

Zed Key - that's alotta points on Scrabble tiles!

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[murphy98]

Not sure why there is hate for Binnie and Cripe?!

They laid it all on the line
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[The Fly]

Originally Posted by murphy98 Not sure why there is hate for Binnie and Cripe?! They laid it all on the line Posted via Mobile Device

No hate for either, but your comparison of them to Zed Key is pure apples and oranges.

[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by CT Flyer Looks like a good get. Now we need a difference maker at one of the guard positions. DaRon coming back wouldn't hurt either.

Depending on how closely he matches his press clippings, Marvel Allen could be that guard, though he’s more of a 2-3 than a 1-2 (a la Ray Springer, Ramod Marshall, etc.).
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[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by The Fly No hate for either, but your comparison of them to Zed Key is pure apples and oranges.

Agreed. Binnie and Cripe were entirely different kinds of players than Zed Key. That said, a hearty Thank You to both Binnie and Cripe for their contributions as Flyers, and…

Welcome to the Flyer Family, Zed! ❤️🩵🏀
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[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by jack72 My brother, who watched every OSU game, said that Key's biggest problem is fouling. That limited his minutes.

If that’s the case, then one scenario I can see unfolding (if Deuce returns) is Zed starting at the 4, Nate sliding over to the 3, and Isaac spelling Zed and Deuce (since both Isaac and Zed have reputations for being foul prone).
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[DawgFlyer]

Welcome Zed! Good points T-Bone 84, as far as flexibility. I'm really hoping that Deuce comes back (I don't think he will) but, what we lacked we have strengthened! Basketball is still a game of 'he who controls the paint, controls the game'. We have good coverage between positions 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5. The one who needs to start this year is Brea. Too many pluses to his game to come off of the bench (the minus being defense which he improved a lot this year). He and Cheeks are the keys to me if Deuce moves on. Go Flyers!

[TheDuke2003]

If DaRon is NBA bound next season, then I think the 24-25 offense runs through Brea.

[steve]

Originally Posted by Flyers98 Why would I have an f'n clue either way? I don't think Homes even knows what he is doing for sure next year, that all depends on the combine and the feedback he gets. My guess is that whatever Homes situation ends up being, Key wants to play somewhere where he has a chance to actually play impactful minutes. He's on the team, the rest will be revealed in due time. Edit: I guess it is possible that Key just took the opportunity to play for a better program.

LOL. I don't think you spelled it out or dummied it down enough for him.

[Flyers98]

Sometimes it seems like we, and I use we because I am guilty of it too, have this attitude of entitlement where we think he should know what is going on in everybody's head in real time, injuries, what does this mean what does that mean. I know one thing for sure, well prior to the first game, we will know who is on the roster and who is not.

[steve]

And then when we don't/can't find anything out all of a sudden it's the journalists fault as they're just simply not asking the tough questions.

[Runnin' Rebel]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/oth...on/ar-BB1lEHjL

Asked Sunday what he wanted to find in a school, Key said, “First is development. I want to be able to develop my game a little bit more on the perimeter. Family atmosphere is another biggie. I had that here at Ohio State. I don’t want to go somewhere else where it’s not a family atmosphere. That’s big.”

The Toppin, Camara, Holmes effect!!!

[cj]

[QUOTE=Runnin' Rebel;767298]https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/oth...on/ar-BB1lEHjL

Asked Sunday what he wanted to find

The Toppin, Camara, Holmes, Grant effect!!!


Fixed it for you.
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[ud2]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/oth...on/ar-BB1lEHjL Asked Sunday what he wanted to find in a school, Key said, “First is development. I want to be able to develop my game a little bit more on the perimeter. Family atmosphere is another biggie. I had that here at Ohio State. I don’t want to go somewhere else where it’s not a family atmosphere. That’s big.” The Toppin, Camara, Holmes effect!!!

I watched an interview with Key, seemed like he had a real good attitude...was respectful, well-mannered, I didn't detect any issues with his personality. Some of these guys can be a problem with that type of stuff. I don't think there will be any issues with hustle, being coachable, etc.

[Bill McPeek]

AG doesn't go after players who are "me" first.

[udflyer88]

Originally Posted by flyerfanatic86 I think Key could be the perfect compliment to DaRon inside, if Deuce sticks around. If not, he still gives us a guy who can play with a level of physicality that not many A10 teams can match.

i'd be very shocked if Duece comes back

[flyer016]

The more I think about this the more I wonder if this may be the 24-25 Cheeks, as in a guy they saw in person and took note of.

In last year's exhibition against Ohio State, Key didn't exactly light the world on fire (3 points, 4 boards, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block), but, of course, they recruited Key fairly aggressively out of high school as well.

It seems the staff is probably pretty familiar with who Zed Key is and what he can do on the basketball court. That adds a little confidence in what we're getting.

[Jeff]

Exactly the type of player the program needs...even if it's for one year.

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by TheDuke2003 If DaRon is NBA bound next season, then I think the 24-25 offense runs through Brea.

Or not . . .

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[CT Flyer]

Originally Posted by Bill McPeek AG doesn't go after players who are "me" first.

Kobe Elvis says hi!

Also makes me wonder if he comes back now with Brea gone. To my knowledge he didn't have a big X farewell speech like Brea did, which leads me to think the UD door is still open for him.

[Flyer 86]

Originally Posted by TheDuke2003 If DaRon is NBA bound next season, then I think the 24-25 offense runs through Brea.

Ha! That ship just sailed

[Swampy Meadows]

Zed Key: 7 things to know about the newest Flyer

https://www.daytondailynews.com/spor...EYDQLIM4QOILY/

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by udflyer88 i'd be very SHOCKED if Duece comes back

Don't get caught standing in a puddle of water!


We all know how fickle this environment of basketball is today. We have some posters who can make a pretty good case for Holmes to return. Stay tuned for this to go down to the wire.

[Justin]

Super excited about Zed. But the mention of Pollard and Cunningham brought back a ton of memories!

Originally Posted by flyer016 Welcome, Zed! Not sure I see the Pollard comparison. Pollard had a lot of slasher in his game. You will get next to no dribble drive from Zed Key. I think Cunningham/Perryman make more sense. Key is definitely a talent upgrade and should fare well in the A10. I'm not sure I love the fit. I think spacing is a premium and crucial in contemporary basketball. Key will be pretty paintbound. I don't think you can play Jack and Key together. That said, it's another piece that can contribute, and the 2024-25 roster puzzle still has more pieces to be added (and removed).

[steve]

Originally Posted by Justin Super excited about Zed. But the mention of Pollard and Cunningham brought back a ton of memories!

He's a better BB player than Pollard, imo, but not the better athlete and he's a better athlete than Cunningham and equally as productive as a player.Zed can play.

[TommyGola]

I don't know if anyone else is thinking this or not, but for me, the "Welcome to the Family" title means very little today. The family is gone and been replaced by big money!

[Flyers98]

Originally Posted by TommyGola I don't know if anyone else is thinking this or not, but for me, the "Welcome to the Family" title means very little today. The family is gone and been replaced by big money!

I hear you man. I wish my employees, who make a bunch of money for me, would consider themselves my family and not want to be paid, but such is life.

[TXFlyerFan]

Originally Posted by TommyGola I don't know if anyone else is thinking this or not, but for me, the "Welcome to the Family" title means very little today. The family is gone and been replaced by big money!

Big money goes around the world
Big money underground
Big money got a mighty voice
Big money make no sound
Big money pull a million strings
Big money hold the prize
Big money weave a mighty web
Big money draw the flies

[Kool-ade Flyer]

Originally Posted by Flyers98 I hear you man. I wish my employees, who make a bunch of money for me, would consider themselves my family and not want to be paid, but such is life.

Agree… However do you give your employees unlimited free work gear and shoes, a stipend for food and rent, free healthcare and gym memberships as well as free access to advanced educational opportunities with free books and supplies as well as a tutor to help through studies? Also a renovated break room with all the latest gadgets and tech? Additionally work paid for outings, and support networks for employee’s parents who call about them not getting assigned projects?
Absolutely needs to be some equity in college athletics but to claim athletes receive no compensation is not accurate.
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