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 Keno Davis.

Central Michigan Chippewas
2019–20 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team
UniversityCentral Michigan University
Head coachKeno Davis (8th season)
ConferenceMid-American
LocationMount Pleasant, Michigan
ArenaMcGuirk Arena
(Capacity: 5,300)
NicknameChippewas
ColorsMaroon and Gold[1]
         
Uniforms
Home
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

Notable former players

Retired numbers

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

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

Notable players

  • Dan Majerle (NBA All Star in 1992, 1993, 1995) (Retired number)
  • Dan Roundfield (NBA All Star in 1980, 1981, 1982) (Retired number)
  • Chris Kaman (NBA All Star in 2010)
  • Ben Poquette (NBA 1977-1987) (Retired number)
  • Jim McElroy (NBA 1975-1982) (Retired number)
  • Ben Kelso (NBA 1973-1974) (Retired number)
  • Nate Huffman (NBA 2002-2003), 2001 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP
  • Melvin McLaughlin (NBA 6th round draft pick 1983) (Retired number)
  • Earvin Leavy (NBA 7th round draft pick 1987)
  • Mike Robinson (NBA 7th round draft pick 1981)
  • Jeff Tropf (NBA 7th round draft pick 1979)
  • Val Bracey (NBA 9th round draft pick 1979)
  • Paul Botts (NBA 9th round draft pick 1971)
  • Dave Guauzer (NBA 10th round draft pick 1978)
  • Don Edwards (Retired number)
  • Marcus Keene (Professional Basketball Player)
  • Giordan Watson (Professional Basketball Player)
  • Braylon Rayson (Professional Basketball Player)
  • Sefton Barrett (Professional Basketball Player)
  • Robbie Harman (Professional Basketball player)
  • Rayshawn simmons (Professional Basketball Player)
  • Shawn Roundtree (Professional Basketball Player)
  • Marcus Van (Professional Basketball Player)
  • Chris Fowler (Professional Basketball Player)
  • Chris Kellermann (Professional Basketball Player)

References

  1. Graphic Identity Guidelines (PDF). Central Michigan University Brand Identity Standards. 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. Retrieved March 1, 2019.


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