Akron Zips pick up Michigan State transfer Javon Bess

Bess will have two years remaining at Akron.Akron Zips head coach Keith Dambrot doesn't take on transfers often - so when players transfer into the Zips program it says a lot about their potential. On Sunday morning, CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein broke the news that former Michigan State forward Javon Bess would be the newest member of the Akron program.

Michigan State transfer Javon Bess told @CBSSports that he has committed to Akron. Good get for Keith Dambrot.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 15, 2016 This is a big deal - and not just because of Keith Dambrot's track record with transfers. Bess didn't put up huge minutes at Michigan State but lost a lot of his freshman season due to…