The 2024–25 Akron Zips men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Zips, led by eighth-year head coach

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, played their home games at the James A. Rhodes Arena in

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as members of the

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. They won the

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with a 17–1 record and the MAC tournament As a 13 seed, they lost their first round matchup in the NCAA tournament to

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Previous season

The

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finished the 2023–24 season 24–11, 13–5 in MAC play to finish in a tie for second place. They defeated Miami (OH),

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, and

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to win the MAC tournament championship for the second time in three years and earn the MAC's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. In the NCAA tournament, they received the #14 seed in the Midwest Region, where they would fall to #3 region seed Creighton in the First Round.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

Recruiting class

Preseason

On October 22, 2024 the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Akron was picked to finish second in the MAC regular season and received 1 of the 12 first place votes.

Preseason rankings

MAC Tournament Champions: Ohio (8), Kent State (3), Toledo (1) Source

Preseason All-MAC

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Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Akron Zips men's basketball The Akron Zips men's basketball team represents the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, Akron, Ohio. The team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference East division. The Zips are currently coached by John Groce. Prior to becoming members ...