Inside Akron basketball coaching change with John Groce, Zips AD
John Groce, former University of Akron men's basketball coach, has left the team to become the men's basketball coach at the College of Charleston. Groce cited the opportunity at Charleston, including great leadership and resources, as the reason for his decision, and the University of Akron has quickly hired Dustin Ford as his successor.
John Groce has left the University of Akron men's basketball team to become the men's basketball coach at the College of Charleston. Groce spent nine seasons at Akron, leading the team to four MAC tournament crowns and four NCAA Tournament appearances. The University of Akron has hired Dustin Ford, a longtime UA assistant, as Groce's successor. Groce's decision to leave was based on the opportunity at Charleston, which he believes has great leadership and resources. He will be replacing his previous contract with a new five-year contract at Charleston, although the financial terms have not been disclosed.
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