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Dustin Ford isn’t a slam dunk hire by the University of Akron just because he learned from former longtime Zips men’s basketball coach John Groce for 18 seasons.
Ford’s pedigree is another reason he represents the epitome of a logical choice to fill the big shoes Groce has left behind at UA.
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Thieves in Cambridge, Ohio, knew houses were empty on Friday nights because virtually everyone attended the local high school basketball games.
Ford’s late father, Gene, created a basketball coaching legacy at Cambridge High School and other stops, including Muskingum University. Gene, who died in 2019, is in the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame along with his eldest son, Geno Ford, a longtime college head coach who’s at the helm of Stony Brook.
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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…
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