The Central Michigan Chippewas team is the basketball team that represent
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University (CMU) is a Public university, public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1892 as a private normal school and became a state institution in 1895. CMU is one of the eigh ...
in
Mount Pleasant,
Michigan
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. The school's team currently competes in the
Mid-American Conference
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. The team last played in the
NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
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in
2003
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Demographic ...
. 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.
NCAA Division II
Central Michigan appeared in the
NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament three times. Their combined record was 3–3.
NIT
The Chippewas have appeared in the
National Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament (NIT) is an annual men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Since 2023, all rounds of the tournament are played at various sites across the country whi ...
(NIT) twice. Their combined record is 0–2.
College Basketball Invitational (CBI) results
The Chippewas have appeared in the Division I
College Basketball Invitational (CBI) once. Their record is 0–1.
CIT
The Chippewas have appeared in the
CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two times. Their combined record is 2–2.
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.
Player achievements and accolades
Retired numbers
The Chippewas have retired six numbers, in honor of seven different players.
Chippewas in the ABA/NBA
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Nate Huffman (NBA 2002–2003)
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Willie Iverson (ABA 1968–1969)
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Chris Kaman (NBA 2003–2016)
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Ben Kelso (NBA 1973–1974)
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Dan Majerle (NBA 1988–2002)
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Dan Roundfield (NBA 1975–1987)
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Jim McElroy (NBA 1975–1982)
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Ben Poquette (NBA 1977–1987)
References
External links
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Basketball Reference
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