Akron introduces Zips basketball coach Dustin Ford at news conference

The Dustin Ford head coaching era has been underway at the University of Akron since the Zips hired Ford to succeed John Groce on March 30.

Still, Wednesday, April 15, represents a significant moment for UA and Ford because the Zips are formally introducing him as their men’s basketball coach during a news conference at House Three Thirty in Akron.

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Hear from Akron’s Dustin Ford: Zips basketball coach says John Groce prepped him for helm

The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Check below to find out what Ford says about his new job at the state of Zips basketball.

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Akron vs. Texas Tech men’s basketball, NCAA tournament photos

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) drives against Akron Zips guard Sharron Young (3) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Akron vs. Texas Tech men’s basketball, NCAA tournament photos

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) drives against Akron Zips guard Sharron Young (3) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Akron vs. Texas Tech men’s basketball, NCAA tournament photos

Akron Zips guard Tavari Johnson (5) moves across the court against Kent State Golden Flashes guard Rob Whaley Jr. (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the MAC Basketball Tournament at Rocket Arena, March 13, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Akron vs. Texas Tech men’s basketball, NCAA tournament photos

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) dribbles against Akron Zips forward Amani Lyles (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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