Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball

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 Tony Barbee.

Central Michigan Chippewas
2023–24 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team
UniversityCentral Michigan University
Head coachTony Barbee
ConferenceMid-American
LocationMount Pleasant, Michigan
ArenaMcGuirk Arena
(Capacity: 5,300)
NicknameChippewas
ColorsMaroon and gold[1]
   
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away


NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen
1975
NCAA tournament round of 32
1975, 1977, 2003
NCAA tournament appearances
1975, 1977, 1987, 2003
Conference tournament champions
1987, 2003
Conference regular season champions
1975, 1977, 1979, 1987, 2001, 2003, 2015
Conference division season champions
2001, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016

Postseason

NCAA tournament

The Chippewas have appeared in four NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 3–4.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1975First Round
Sweet 16
Regional third place Game
Georgetown
Kentucky
Oregon State
W 77–75
L 73–90
W 88–87
1977First RoundCharlotteL 86–91
1987#13First RoundUCLAL 73–92
2003#11First Round
Second Round
Creighton
Duke
W 79–73
L 60–86

NIT

The Chippewas have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) twice. Their combined record is 0–2.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1979First RoundPurdueL 80–97
2015#6First RoundLouisiana TechL 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.

Year Round Opponent Result
2019First RoundDePaulL 86–100

CIT

The Chippewas have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two times. Their combined record is 2–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
2016First RoundUT MartinL 73–76
2018First 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.

Year Round Opponent Result
1966First Round
Second Round
Edinboro
Oklahoma Baptist
W 67–53
L 70–90
1967First Round
Second Round
Albany State
Southwestern Louisiana
W 71–70
L 62–70

Player achievements and accolades

Retired numbers

The Chippewas have retired six numbers, in honor of seven different players.[2]

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
Central Michigan Chippewas retired numbers
No. Player Years played Ref.
14
Jim McElroy1973–1975[3]
Mel McLaughlin1980–1983[3]
30
Ben Kelso1970–1973[3]
32
Dan Roundfield1972–1975[3]
44
Dan Majerle1984–1988[3]
50
Ben Poquette1973–1977[3]
54
Don Edwards1963–1966[3]

Chippewas in the ABA/NBA

References

  1. "Graphic Identity Guidelines". Central Michigan University Brand Identity Standards (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 4, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  2. "2018–19 Central Michigan Chippewas record book, page 3" (PDF). Central Michigan Chippewas. October 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 6, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  3. Central Michigan men's basketball record book, 2015–16 (archived)
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