The University of Akron men’s basketball team had an uncanny off season with many departures on the team, which lead to John Groce taking reigns as head coach.
Groce, however, is not new to the Mid-American Conference, and currently holds a 30-34 record in the MAC while previously coaching for Ohio University. Groce also won two MAC tournaments while coaching at Ohio University, and is currently the last MAC men’s basketball coach to win a NCAA tournament game. Groce also coached at Illinois where he posted a 95-75 overall record and 39-53 inside the Big Ten Conference.
In order for the Zips to have a successful season, the team must continue to work together and build chemistry.