2024–25 Akron Zips men's basketball team

2024–25 Akron Zips men's basketball
NCAA tournament, First Round
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record28–7 (17–1 MAC)
Head coach
Associate head coachDustin Ford (8th season)
Assistant coaches
  • Robby Pridgen (8th season)
  • Mike Allen (1st season)
  • Jon Ekey (1st season)
  • Devan Morrow (1st season)
Home arenaJames A. Rhodes Arena
2024–25 Mid-American Conference men's basketball standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Akron 17 1   .944 28 7   .800
Miami (OH) 14 4   .778 25 9   .735
Kent State 11 7   .611 24 12   .667
Toledo 10 8   .556 18 15   .545
Ohio 10 8   .556 16 16   .500
Western Michigan 9 9   .500 12 20   .375
Eastern Michigan 9 9   .500 16 16   .500
Bowling Green 8 10   .444 14 18   .438
Ball State 7 11   .389 14 17   .452
Central Michigan 7 11   .389 14 17   .452
Buffalo 4 14   .222 9 22   .290
Northern Illinois 2 16   .111 6 25   .194
2025 MAC tournament winner

The 2024–25 Akron Zips men's basketball team represented the University of Akron during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Zips, led by eighth-year head coach John Groce, played their home games at the James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio as members of the Mid-American Conference.

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