Akron Zips guard Nate Johnson (34) dribbles the ball against Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) during an NCAA Tournament first-round game March 21, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.

His base salary was $650,000. Akron Zips coach John Groce celebrates during the first half of the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game March 15, 2025, in Cleveland.

Looking back at Akron basketball's 2024-25 season The Zips entered the offseason after winning a program-record 28 games this past season.

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.

The University of Akron men's basketball team's starting lineup is trending toward looking completely different next season. The Zips (28-7) were set to return three starters after losing to ...

Akron hired Groce as its men's basketball coach on April 6, 2017, and the Danville, Indiana, native completed his eighth season in March when the Zips lost to Arizona in the first round of the ...

Akron Zips coach John Groce during the first half against Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.© Steven Bisig, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect ...