As the Akron Zips attempt to recover from basketball coach John Groce leaving for Charleston, UA is turning to one of Groce's longtime assistants.

University of Akron head basketball coach John Groce is leaving the Zips for the College of Charleston, according to FOX 8’s John Sabol.

John Groce is leaving the University of Akron after coaching the men's basketball team for 9 seasons. He's headed to the Coastal Athletic Association.

New University of Akron men's basketball coach Dustin Ford discusses his training to lead a college program and allegiance to the Zips' MVP of NIL.

Former longtime Akron coach John Groce and Zips AD Andrew Goodrich reflected on Groce leaving the program for Charleston and UA hiring Dustin Ford.

The Red Raiders shot 64.2% from the field and pulled away from the Mid-American Conference champions in the second half.

After almost a decade, the Akron Zips' head basketball coach, John Groce, is leaving Northeast Ohio and heading south, according to our media partner, the Akron Beacon Journal.