The 2019–20 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Chippewas, led by eighth-year head coach

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, played their home games at

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as members of the West Division of the

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. They finished the season 14–18, 7–11 in MAC play to finish in fourth place in the West Division. They lost in the first round of the MAC tournament to

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Previous season

The Chippewas finished the 2018–19 season 23–12, 10–8 in MAC play to finish in second place in the West Division. They defeated

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in the first round of the MAC tournament and

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to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to 18th ranked Buffalo. They were invited to the

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where were defeated by DePaul.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming Transfers

Recruiting class of 2019

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball seasons