After winning the MAC tournament in 2017, the Kent State Golden Flashes did not have a particularly great season last year. While they finished .500 on the season, they were absolutely abysmal on the road, finishing 2-11. This season there are some key parts back, though the 7’ Adonis Del La Rosa is not one of them. However, the roster is not empty, so the Golden Flashes could certainly be a contender this season.
Even though the 7 footer is now plying his trade in Champaign, there is still plenty of height for Kent, though not a dominating inside presence.