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Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27
We're tracking all the coaching changes in men's college basketball throughout the offseason.
Charleston hires Akron's John Groce as men's basketball coach
John Groce, who has gone 127-45 at Akron with four NCAA tournament berths over the past five seasons, will be the next head coach at Charleston.
Akron coach John Groce has informed his team he’s leaving for the head job at Charleston, per an ESPN source.
He’d emerged as the top target in Charleston’s head coach search over the weekend, per Jeff Borzello. Groce has led the Zips to four of the last five NCAA tournaments.
Tejada scores 30 as Towson ousts No. 2 seed Charleston 81-56 in CAA quarterfinal
— Tyler Tejada scored 30 points to lead Towson to an 81-56 upset romp over second-seeded Charleston on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament.
Counter scores 23 to help Charleston rally for 79-76 victory over UNC Wilmington
— Jlynn Counter scored 23 points to help Charleston rally for a 79-76 victory over UNC Wilmington on Sunday night, ending the Seahawks' six-game winning streak.
Kalu scores 21, Charleston downs Hampton 85-71
— Martin Kalu had 21 points in Charleston's 85-71 win against Hampton on Thursday.
The 2026 men's college basketball coaching carousel guide
The schools (Oklahoma? Syracuse?), names (Will Wade? Porter Moser? Josh Schertz?) and buzz we're tracking.
Reeves scores 19 as Charleston downs Monmouth 74-63
— Christian Reeves scored 19 points as Charleston beat Monmouth 74-63 on Saturday.
Reeves' double-double propels Charleston to 62-57 victory over Campbell
— Christian Reeves totaled 18 points and 15 rebounds to power Charleston to a 62-57 victory over Campbell on Sunday.
Davis' 23 help Hofstra beat Charleston (SC) 66-62
— Cruz Davis had 23 points in Hofstra's 66-62 win against Charleston (SC) on Thursday.
CAA Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 76.3 | - | 7 | 27 |
| Charleston | 75.4 | 5 | 11 | 21 |
| Hofstra | 75.5 | 3.5 | 11 | 24 |
| Monmouth | 72.7 | 8 | 15 | 19 |
| William & Mary | 83.1 | 6 | 12 | 20 |
| Drexel | 68.1 | 9.5 | 16 | 17 |
| Towson | 69.2 | 8 | 15 | 19 |
| Stony Brook | 71.7 | 9 | 15 | 17 |
| Campbell | 79.1 | 11 | 18 | 16 |
| Hampton | 69.9 | 13 | 19 | 13 |
| Elon | 78.1 | 12 | 18 | 14 |
| North Carolina A&.. | 75.1 | 14 | 19 | 11 |
| Northeastern | 74.9 | 18.5 | 24 | 7 |
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