It was a real privilege to wear “The Orange Coat”. Every time I wore it and saw it in my closet I thought about Lou Henson. We will never forget the way that Lou and Mary treated our family and supported us during our time in Champaign. RIP Coach!
John Groce
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John Groce
@JohnGroce
Head Men’s Basketball Coach - College of Charleston
- We can’t have @ohiotate rocking one suit all week. Another care package coming your way for you and the guys. For the record @clubtrillion would make my Mount Rushmore of walk-ons. Appreciate the support. #GOZIPS #FearTheRoo
- The atmosphere tonight was awesome! Zips Nation, Thank You! I love coaching #Team119 let’s #PackTheJAR Friday‼️#MACRegSeasonChamps #NoRegrets #GoZips 🦘 #1Akron
00:00 - Dad, Larry Groce, passed away after a heroic fight against cancer. He was a proud believer, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, veteran and co-worker. Dad touched so many people. We will miss you greatly but know you are in a better place. Love you Pops! #RIP
- With 2 of the greatest PGs in #Illini history @DeronWilliams & @deebrown11. These 2 in the SAME backcourt?! #Elite
- This honor is a reflection of #Team119, our administration, the coaching staff, support staff and Zips Nation. Thank you to all of those who work extremely hard to help our players be successful both on and off the court. #ittakesavillage #NoRegrets #GoZips🦘 #1AkronAkron’s @JohnGroce has just been named 2019-20 MAC Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year! @ZipsMBB | #MACtion
00:00 - Welcome @ColemanJalen (Jalen Coleman-Lands) @shooting4days (Aaron Jordan) Darius Paul & @DWill_0 (D.J. Williams) to the #Illini family! #TNT
- It was great to spend the day in Colorado Springs watching @Malcolmillini21 compete. I am so proud to be his coach!
- Meeting Lovie Smith yesterday was an honor. I am excited to work alongside him to pursue excellence. #illini
- Kobe Bryant inspired my family, our teams, our players and me personally. His impact is limitless. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bryant family as well as the others who were effected by today’s tragedy. #ripmamba #ripgianna 🙏
- Grateful and blessed! #1AkronAkron @ZipsMBB HC John Groce Agrees to Contract Extension Through 2026. #GoZips 🦘 #1Akron Full Release 👉 bit.ly/2QVCpVz
