Akron head coach John Groce just had the best season in Zips history. Now he's taking home a national award for it.

The University of Akron men's basketball coach on Thursday won the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year from College Insider. The award is given every year to the top mid-major coach in ...

He was named the Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year in 2025. Before Akron, Groce coached Ohio (85-56 from 2008-12) and ...

He was named the Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year in 2025. Before Akron, Groce coached Ohio (85-56 from 2008-12) and Illinois (95-75 from 2012-17). Groce led Ohio into March Madness twice ...