2025 Tournament PreviewAfter winning the MAC regular-season and tournament titles, Akron is headed to the Big Dance for the seventh time in program history. Coach John Groce and the Zips play fast, ranking No. 16 in tempo (per KenPom), and they keep bodies fresh with a rotation that often runs 10 deep and ranks 29th in the nation in bench minutes. That leaves little room for a standout scorer, but junior guards Nate Johnson (14.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg) and Tavari Johnson (13.0 ppg, 3.9 apg) lead the way for a consistent unit that ranks top 30 in effective field-goal percentage. Defense often doesn't keep up, ranking 183rd in efficiency, but the Zips defend the perimeter well -- 68th nationally in opponent three-point percentage. The resume doesn't offer much, as Akron lost its only Quad 1 game by 19 points to Saint Mary's and has a 1-2 Quad 2 record. While they have no bad losses, the Zips likely will be overmatched in the first round.
Scouting Report Offense Defense
Efficiency 1.14 72 1.04 158
Pace 72.5 (12)
Effective FG% 54.94 (37) 50.07 (136)
Turnover % 14.25 (117) 15.13 (167)
Off Reb % 32.18 (109) 29.47 (162)
FTA/FGA 26.95 (332) 33.05 (185)
3P% 36.40 (53) 32.38 (92)
2P% 55.22 (41) 50.99 (182)
FT% 75.09 (78) 72.32 (199)
3PA/FGA 45.20 (54) 37.97 (146)
Totals
Per Game
Loading Team Stats...
Loading Team Stats
Akron
Mid-American
Rankings
AP Poll: #38 NET: #91 RPI: #36 RW: #115
Record
Overall: (28-7) Conference: (17-1) Quad 1: (0-2) Quad 2: (1-3) Quad 3: (7-2) Quad 4: (16-0)
Loading Schedule...
Loading Post Schedule...
Akron Depth Chart
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Akron Starting Lineup - Last 5 Games
Loading Last 5 Lineups...
Akron Roster
Loading Roster...
News Display Mode
Compact
Expanded