# 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.

## Postseason
### NCAA Division I

The Chippewas have appeared in four NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 3–4.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
| 1975 | | First Round Sweet Sixteen Regional Third Place | Georgetown Kentucky Oregon State | W 77–75 L 73–90 W 88–87 |
| 1977 | | First Round | Charlotte | L 86–91 |
| 1987 | #13 | First Round | UCLA | L 73–92 |
| 2003 | #11 | First Round Second Round | Creighton Duke | W 79–73 L 60–86 |

### NCAA Division II

Central Michigan appeared in the NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament three times. Their combined record was 3–3.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
| 1965 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Jackson State Southern Illinois | W 83–79 L 62–90 |
| 1970 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Wayne State (MI) St. Joseph's (IN) | W 73–61 L 68–87 |
| 1971 | Regional Semifinals Regional Finals | Augustana (IL) Evansville | W 63–59 L 60–78 |

### NIT

The Chippewas have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) twice. Their combined record is 0–2.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
| 1979 | | First Round | Purdue | L 80–97 |
| 2015 | #6 | First Round | Louisiana Tech | L 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 |
| 2019 | First Round | DePaul | L 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 |
| 2016 | First Round | UT Martin | L 73–76 |
| 2018 | First 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 |
| 1966 | First Round Second Round | Edinboro Oklahoma Baptist | W 67–53 L 70–90 |
| 1967 | First 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.
Central Michigan Chippewas retired numbers :
| No. | Player | Years played |
| 14 | Jim McElroy | 1973–1975 |
| 14 | Mel McLaughlin | 1980–1983 |
| 30 | Ben Kelso | 1970–1973 |
| 32 | Dan Roundfield | 1972–1975 |
| 44 | Dan Majerle | 1984–1988 |
| 50 | Ben Poquette | 1973–1977 |
| 54 | Don Edwards | 1963–1966 |

### Chippewas in the ABA/NBA

* Nate Huffman (NBA 2002–2003)
* Willie Iverson (ABA 1968–1969)
* Chris Kaman (NBA 2003–2016)
* Ben Kelso (NBA 1973–1974)
* Dan Majerle (NBA 1988–2002)
* Dan Roundfield (NBA 1975–1987)
* Jim McElroy (NBA 1975–1982)
* Ben Poquette (NBA 1977–1987)