The University of Akron Athletics
2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 4
Darrion Baker
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- 225
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- High School:
- Hillcrest
2023-24: Did not play (Redshirt)
High School: Hillcrest finished 6th in state 29-4 ... Averaged 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game ... was the Hawks defensive player of the year ... named First Team All-Sate (Illinois) ... First Team All-South Suburban Third Team All-conference as a junior ... Baker turned eyes and gained interest due to a breakout AAU season for Team Rose. He elevated his stock and ascended to a Top 10 prospect in the 2023 Illinois senior class.
High School: Hillcrest finished 6th in state 29-4 ... Averaged 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game ... was the Hawks defensive player of the year ... named First Team All-Sate (Illinois) ... First Team All-South Suburban Third Team All-conference as a junior ... Baker turned eyes and gained interest due to a breakout AAU season for Team Rose. He elevated his stock and ascended to a Top 10 prospect in the 2023 Illinois senior class.
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Sunday, February 15
2025-26 Akron Zips Men's Basketball Post-Game Press Conference vs. UMass - 2/13/26 - Coach Groce
Saturday, February 14
2025-26 Akron Zips Men's Basketball Post-Game Press Conference vs. UMass - 2/13/26 - Athletes
Saturday, February 14
2025-26 Zips Weekly with John Groce - Episode #8 - at Eastern Michigan/at Troy Recap - 2.9.26
Sunday, February 08
