Akron coach John Groce has informed his team he’s leaving for...

Pete Thamel

Akron coach John Groce has informed his team he’s leaving for the head job at Charleston, per an ESPN source. He’d emerged as the top target in Charleston’s head coach search over the weekend, per Jeff Borzello. Groce has led the Zips to four of the last five NCAA tournaments.

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Mar 30, 2026, 04:49 PM

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