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Akron returns to March Madness after retooling offense around 3-point shooting

Akron's coach John Groce adjusted the team's offense to focus on 3-point shooting after losing key post players, aiming to improve overall performance and appeal to future recruits.
The Zips achieved a 28-6 overall record and ranked 16th in the nation for tempo, showcasing a significant shift in play style.
Nate Johnson expressed gratitude for the team believing in the new shooting system, which emphasizes a faster-paced style.
Groce highlighted that better conditioning has resulted in their best shooting nights during the NCAA Tournament.

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Akron returns to March Madness after retooling offense around 3-point shooting

Akron coach John Groce didn’t even wait for last season to end before he started talking about changing his team’s approach on offense. The Zips had made the NCAA Tournament twice in three seasons while focusing on the post, but…

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Tommy Lloyd's fast-paced Arizona Wildcats were an inspiration for Akron coach John Groce

Veteran Akron coach John Groce said he studied Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd's first Wildcat team in 2021-22 to help model a Zips team that ranks as the 16th-most up-tempo team in college basketball this season.

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