Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball
{{Short description|Men's basketball team of Central Michigan University}}
{{Infobox CBB Team
|current = 2024–25 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team
|name = Central Michigan Chippewas
men's basketball
|logo = Central Michigan Chippewas logo.svg
|logo_size = 150
|university = Central Michigan University
|conference = Mid-American
|location = Mount Pleasant, Michigan
|coach = Andy Bronkema
|tenure = 1st
|arena = McGuirk Arena
|capacity = 5,300
|nickname = Chippewas
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|NCAAchampion =
|NCAAfinalfour =
|NCAAsweetsixteen = 1965*, 1970*, 1971*, 1975
|NCAAroundof32 = 2003
|NCAAtourneys = 1965*, 1970*, 1971*, 1975, 1977, 1987, 2003
|conference_tournament = 1987, 2003
|conference_season = 1975, 1977, 1979, 1987, 2001, 2003, 2015
|division_season = 2001, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
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The Central Michigan Chippewas team is the basketball team that represent Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2003. The Chippewas are currently coached by Andy Bronkema.
Postseason
=NCAA Division I=
The Chippewas have appeared in four NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 3–4.
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| 1975 | First Round Sweet Sixteen Regional Third Place | Georgetown Kentucky Oregon State | W 77–75 L 73–90 W 88–87 | |
| 1977 | First Round | Charlotte | L 86–91 | |
| 1987 | #13 | First Round | UCLA | L 73–92 |
| 2003 | #11 | First Round Second Round | Creighton Duke | W 79–73 L 60–86 |
=NCAA Division II=
Central Michigan appeared in the NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament three times. Their combined record was 3–3.
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|1965 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Jackson State Southern Illinois | W 83–79 L 62–90 |
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|1970 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Wayne State (MI) St. Joseph's (IN) | W 73–61 L 68–87 |
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|1971 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Augustana (IL) Evansville | W 63–59 L 60–78 |
=NIT=
The Chippewas have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) twice. Their combined record is 0–2.
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| 1979 | First Round | Purdue | L 80–97 | |
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| 2015 | #6 | First Round | Louisiana Tech | L 79–89 |
=College Basketball Invitational (CBI) results=
The Chippewas have appeared in the Division I College Basketball Invitational (CBI) once. Their record is 0–1.
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| 2019 | First Round | DePaul | L 86–100 |
=CIT=
The Chippewas have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two times. Their combined record is 2–2.
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| 2016 | First Round | UT Martin | L 73–76 |
| 2018 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals | Fort Wayne Wofford Liberty | W 94–89 W 98–94 L 71–84 |
=NAIA Tournament results=
Central Michigan went to the NAIA Tournament twice, garnering a record of 2–2. Former coach Ted Kjolhede was named NAIA Coach of the Year for 1966.
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| 1966 | First Round Second Round | Edinboro Oklahoma Baptist | W 67–53 L 70–90 |
| 1967 | First Round Second Round | Albany State Southwestern Louisiana | W 71–70 L 62–70 |
Player achievements and accolades
=Retired numbers=
{{main|List of NCAA men's basketball retired numbers}}
The Chippewas have retired six numbers, in honor of seven different players.{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/record-book.pdf|title=2018–19 Central Michigan Chippewas record book, page 3|work=Central Michigan Chippewas|date=October 2018|access-date=March 1, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161206125226/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/record-book.pdf|url-status=dead}}
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|footer = Ben Kelso (left) and Dan Roundfield, whose numbers were retired by Central Michigan. Rounfield was also the program's first MAC Player of the Year winner
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| colspan="5" style= "{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Central Michigan Chippewas|border=0}}" | Central Michigan Chippewas retired numbers | |||
| width=40px style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Central Michigan Chippewas|border=0}}" | No.
! width=150px style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Central Michigan Chippewas|border=0}}" |Player ! width= px style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Central Michigan Chippewas|border=0}}" |Years played ! width= px style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Central Michigan Chippewas|border=0}}" |Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=2| {{center|14}} | Jim McElroy | 1973–1975 | [https://web.archive.org/web/20160315032336/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/record-book.pdf Central Michigan men's basketball record book, 2015–16] (archived) |
| Mel McLaughlin | 1980–1983 | ||
| {{center|30}} | Ben Kelso | 1970–1973 | |
| {{center|32}} | Dan Roundfield | 1972–1975 | |
| {{center|44}} | Dan Majerle | 1984–1988 | |
| {{center|50}} | Ben Poquette | 1973–1977 | |
| {{center|54}} | Don Edwards | 1963–1966 |
=Chippewas in the ABA/NBA=
- Nate Huffman (NBA 2002–2003)
- Willie Iverson (ABA 1968–1969)
- Chris Kaman (NBA 2003–2016)
- Ben Kelso (NBA 1973–1974)
- Dan Majerle (NBA 1988–2002)
- Dan Roundfield (NBA 1975–1987)
- Jim McElroy (NBA 1975–1982)
- Ben Poquette (NBA 1977–1987)
References
{{reflist}}
External links
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- {{Official website}}
- [https://www.basketball-reference.com/colleges/cmichigan.html Basketball Reference]
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