Being called 'an Akron guy' by John Groce is a badge of honor for Zips men's basketball players. Akron meets Arizona in the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Akron Zips forward James Okonkwo (32) hangs on the rim after a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament at Rocket ...

Akron Zips guard Tavari Johnson (5) looks to the basket ahead of Toledo Rockets guard Sonny Wilson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid ...