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.

Postseason

NCAA Tournament

The Chippewas have appeared in four NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 3–4.
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 twice. Their combined record is 0–2.
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 once. Their record is 0–1.
2019First RoundDePaulL 86–100

CIT

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

Notable players