What happened to John Groce?
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University of Akron Following his dismissal from Illinois, Groce was hired on April 5, 2017 to become the new head coach of the Akron Zips. In 2020, Groce’s Zips won the MAC regular season title, but were not able to participate in the postseason due to the COVID pandemic.
Where is John Groce?
John Groce enters his fifth season as the University of Akron head men’s basketball coach. He became the Akron Zips 22nd head coach on April 6, 2017.

Who is Akron’s basketball coach?
John GroceAkron Zips men’s basketball / Head coach
Who is Illinois men’s basketball coach?
Brad UnderwoodIllinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball / Head coachBradley Cole Underwood is the current head coach for the Illinois men’s basketball team. Previously, he served as head coach at Oklahoma State, Stephen F. Austin, Dodge City Community College, and Daytona Beach Community College and assistant coach at Western Illinois, Kansas State, and South Carolina. Wikipedia
Who is Murray State basketball coach?

Dean HoodMurray State Racers football / Head coach
Who is the Texas basketball coach?
Chris BeardTexas Longhorns men’s basketball / Head coach
Who is Ohio University’s basketball coach?
Jeff Boals
Jim Christian
Ohio Bobcats men’s basketball/Head coaches
Who is Brad Underwood’s wife?
Susan UnderwoodBrad Underwood / Wife
Who followed Chris Beard to Texas?
Freshman Jaylon Tyson
Freshman Jaylon Tyson followed Beard to Texas, now he’s transferring after eight games. Texas freshman Jaylon Tyson, who was going to play for Chris Beard at Texas Tech and then followed him to UT, is now in the transfer portal after playing only eight games.
Where did Chris Beard go?
But Beard didn’t go to Kentucky and he’s not returning with the Tar Heels. Instead, he made the one move Tech fans could never forgive. He left Lubbock for Austin.
Where is Jeff Boals from?
Magnolia, Ohio
Jeff Boals
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Born | September 5, 1972 Magnolia, Ohio |
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What college basketball team does John Groce coach?
John Gordon Groce (/ɡroʊs/; born September 7, 1971) is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach for the Akron Zips men’s basketball team. Prior to coaching for Akron, he was the head coach at Illinois and Ohio.
What happened to John Groce Illinois basketball?
On March 11, 2017, John Groce was relieved of his duties, two days after the Illini lost its Big Ten Tournament opening-round game to Michigan. Following Groce’s dismissal, the Illini advanced to the NIT quarterfinals before losing to UCF.
When did John Groce become coach of the University of Illinois?
University of Illinois. Groce finalized negotiations to become the men’s basketball head coach at the University of Illinois on March 28, 2012, after both Shaka Smart and Brad Stevens declined interest in the position.
What does John Groce do now?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Gordon Groce (/ ɡroʊs /; born September 7, 1971) is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach for the Akron Zips men’s basketball team. Prior to coaching for Akron, he was the head coach at Illinois and Ohio.