Akron Zips Coaching Switch: Ford Takes Over
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Akron Zips basketball welcomes new head coach Dustin Ford, following John Groces departure. Ford, an assistant under Groce, takes over a program with a strong track record, boasting only one losing season in the last twenty-two years. Groces tenure saw four NCAA tournament appearances and three consecutive Mid-American Conference titles, but he left with a 0-4 NCAA tournament record. Fords appointment is seen as a lateral move for Groce, who moves to Charleston, where hell face similar expectations. Both coaches faced criticism for their lack of NCAA tournament wins. The transition is also marked by financial changes, with Akron receiving a $350,000 buyout and Ford benefiting from Akrons strong NIL collective, Fear The Roo.
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