LePear Toles Signs NLI to Play for the Zips in 2018-19

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AKRON, Ohio – Akron Zips men's basketball program added a local product to 2018-19 Zips' hoops roster as LePear Toles (Canton, Ohio) signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Akron, head coach John Groce announced on Wednesday.

"LePear is a winner as he has won at every level he has played," Groce said. "LePear has been selected as a captain at Canton McKinley, Fork Union, and State Fair, that is certainly not a coincidence."

"After recruiting LePear and spending time with him, his character and leadership skills are very evident," Groce said. " As a basketball player, LePear's strength is his versatility both offensive and defensively. He has a real knack for making others better at both ends of the floor. We are excited to have LePear and his family officially become members of our community, university and men's basketball program."

Toles, a 6'6" guard from Canton, Ohio, started his prep career at Timken High School and finished at Canton McKinley High School following the merger of the two schools.

While at Timken, Toles garnered three consecutive All-Presidents Athletic League honors, including the All-PAC 7 Player of the Year award as a junior. In addition, he was named to the All-Ohio Special Mention squad.

As a senior at McKinley, Toles averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. He was a Third-Team All-Ohio selection and First-Team All-Federal League.

In addition, the three-time First-Team Repository All-Stark County selection scored 1,331 points during his high school career to finish 25th on Stark County's all-time scoring list.

After graduating high school as an academic qualifier, Toles decided to attend postgraduate school at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia. During his postgrad season, Toles averaged 14.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. He is currently at State Fair Community College.

The Zips open the 2017-18 season on Saturday, Nov. 11, at James A. Rhodes Arena as they host the third annual Northeast Ohio Coaches vs Cancer Doubleheader. Akron is scheduled to open the event at 7 p.m. against Cleveland State, followed by the Kent State versus Youngstown State nightcap at 9 p.m.

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Season Tickets
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2017-18 campaign, with ticket packages starting at $75 for General Admission to $810/seat for midcourt.

Also available is a $175 Alumni All sport plan that includes season tickets for all of our ticketed sports (MBB, WBB, volleyball, football, men's soccer, and women's soccer).

Akron faculty and staff may purchase Upper Reserved season tickets for $175 and Lower Reserved for $260 plus applicable donation. The Zips also offer a family plan allowing two adults and two children season tickets for $210.

Another option is the All-Access 10-pack available for $100 that allows fans 10-undated vouchers which can be redeemed for 10 general admission tickets for any of Akron's ticketed sporting events.

Tickets can be purchased online anytime at GoZips.com/Tickets, or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Mondays through Fridays by either calling or texting 1-888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets).

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LePear Toles Signs NLI to Play for the Zips in 2018-19

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