Akron approves 2-year contract extension for basketball coach Keith Dambrot

Akron basketball coach Dambrot gets extension

AKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot.

Dambrot’s contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016. The Board of Trustees also approved a three-year contract extension for women’s basketball coach Jodi Kest that runs through 2014.

Dambrot, who also coached LeBron James’ high school basketball team, has led the Zips to a 115-51 record in five seasons at Akron.