Akron Zips men's basketball coach John Groce received his latest contract extension after 3 NCAA Tournament trips in 4 years.

Akron Zips coach John Groce has a moment to himself in an empty Rocket Arena before the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game March 15, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Akron Zips coach John Groce reacts as his team struggles during the second half of the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game March 15, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

It was a good season for the Akron Zips men's basketball program, which has been a part of a really good run for head coach John Groce. The Zips went 28-7 with a 17-1 record within MAC play.

Akron Zips coach John Groce reacts during a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Arizona on March 21, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.© Steven Bisig, Steven Bisig-Imagn Images ...

So when a reporter asked Akron coach John Groce about his team's schedule after their 93-65 blowout loss to Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, it was a fair question.

John Groce and the Akron Zips reached the 2025 NCAA Tournament after capturing the MAC Conference Tournament title. The Zips finished the regular season with a 28-6 overall record, including an ...

The 2024-25 season was one to remember for head coach John Groce and the Akron Zips. The team finished with an impressive 28–6 record, including a dominant 17–1 mark in MAC play.

DECATUR -- Following what he called his most trying year in coaching, Illinois men's basketball coach John Groce "returned to his roots." It was in the bedroom of his childhood home in Danville ...

Rodney Knuppel is a contributing writer to the Athlon Sports trending and breaking news team. The 2024-25 season was one to remember for head coach John Groce and the Akron Zips. The team finished ...