Central Michigan Chippewas

2-0 overall, 0-0 MAC, margin +24.0 · Coach Andy Bronkema (since April 2025 (hired from Ferris State, where he won a Division II national title); 2026-27 is his second season) · Picked 12th in the MAC preseason poll
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-3.7
net rating per 100 · #205 in D-I · model
104.0
adjusted offense · #211
107.6
adjusted defense · #227
71.1
pace, possessions / 40 · #177
-31.2
strength of schedule so far · #347

Rotation

#PlayerPosClHtGP/GSMINPTSREBASTeFG%TS%Rating
10 Phat Phat Brooks GJR6' 3" 2/2 24.0 17.5 4.5 5.0 85.3 87.2 -0.3
2 Jalen Kampen GSO6' 4" 2/2 23.0 9.0 5.5 1.0 64.3 62.3 -1.4
13 Keenan Garner FJR6' 7" 2/2 22.5 8.5 7.0 2.5 46.2 51.5 +2.5
3 Jaxson Whitaker GJR6' 4" 2/2 22.0 8.5 0.5 1.5 65.4 65.4 -4.0
55 Conrad Luczynski transfer CSR7' 2" 2/2 20.0 9.5 7.0 3.0 53.3 55.2 +1.4
5 Jayson Petty transfer GSR6' 3" 2/0 18.5 8.0 5.0 0.5 36.4 53.5 -2.2
24 Jake Bascom FR FFR6' 6" 2/0 16.5 8.5 3.5 0.5 70.0 72.3 -0.5
0 Uchenna Amene GSO6' 1" 2/0 15.5 4.5 2.5 1.0 35.0 41.4 -1.7
21 Brock Mendoza transfer CSR6' 10" 2/0 13.5 5.5 3.5 2.0 71.4 69.8 +1.7
20 Jayden Hackett transfer GSR6' 5" 2/0 13.0 4.0 1.5 0.0 40.0 40.0 -2.8
4 Kareem Aburashed CSR6' 9" 2/0 7.5 1.5 1.0 0.5 37.5 37.5 -0.9
23 Jacob Wrencher FR GFR6' 7" 1/0 4.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 – – -0.8
11 Tyre Acuff FR GFR6' 3" 1/0 4.0 6.0 0.0 1.0 75.0 75.0 -0.7
1 Nsikan Usen FSO6' 7" 0/0 – – – – – – –
40 Travis Ambrose transfer FJR6' 8" 0/0 – – – – – – –
Box scores from ESPN. eFG% weights threes; TS% includes free throws.

Schedule

DateOpponentWatchResultLineRestMiles
Mon 11/2 at UL Monroe Warhawks ESPN+ W 83-78 -3.5 cover – 863 -1h
Fri 11/6 vs Alma Scots ESPN+ W 93-50 – 3 863
Tue 11/10 vs Youngstown State Penguins ESPN+ 7 PM ET –model -0.4 3 –
Sat 11/14 at Northern Kentucky Norse ESPN+ 3:30 PM ET –model +5.8 3 316
Tue 11/17 at Dayton Flyers ESPN+Spectrum News 1 7 PM ET –model +9.3 2 52
Fri 11/20 at Pittsburgh Panthers ACCNX 7 PM ET – 2 227
Tue 11/24 at Notre Dame Fighting Irish ACCNX 8 PM ET – 3 337
Wed 12/2 at Miami (OH) RedHawks MAC ESPN+ 7 PM ET – 7 435
Sat 12/5 vs Ohio Bobcats MAC ESPN+ 3 PM ET – 2 283
Wed 12/9 vs Kent State Golden Flashes MAC ESPN+ 7 PM ET – 3 –
Sat 12/12 at Eastern Michigan Eagles MAC ESPN+ 2 PM ET – 2 110
Tue 12/22 at Arkansas Razorbacks SECN+ 7 PM ET – 9 830 -1h
Tue 12/29 vs Michigan Dearborn Wolves ESPN+ 3 PM ET – 6 720
Sat 1/2 vs Toledo Rockets MAC – 3 PM ET – 3 –
Tue 1/5 vs Bowling Green Falcons MAC – 7 PM ET – 2 –
Sat 1/9 at Ball State Cardinals MAC – 1:30 PM ET – 3 237
Tue 1/12 vs Buffalo Bulls MAC – 7 PM ET – 2 237
Sat 1/16 at Massachusetts Minutemen MAC – 3:30 PM ET – 3 624
Tue 1/19 at Akron Zips MAC – 7 PM ET – 2 472
Sat 1/23 vs Western Michigan Broncos MAC – TBA ET – 3 240
Tue 1/26 at Toledo Rockets MAC – 7 PM ET – 2 147
Sat 1/30 at Kent State Golden Flashes MAC – 2 PM ET – 3 119
Tue 2/2 vs Massachusetts Minutemen MAC – 7 PM ET – 2 242
Tue 2/9 vs Eastern Michigan Eagles MAC – 7 PM ET – 6 –
Sat 2/13 at Ohio Bobcats MAC – 2 PM ET – 3 326
Tue 2/16 at Buffalo Bulls MAC – 6:30 PM ET – 2 298
Sat 2/20 vs Miami (OH) RedHawks MAC – 7 PM ET – 3 300
Tue 2/23 at Bowling Green Falcons MAC – 7 PM ET – 2 164
Sat 2/27 at Western Michigan Broncos MAC – 5 PM ET – 3 118
Tue 3/2 vs Akron Zips MAC – 7 PM ET – 2 99
Fri 3/5 vs Ball State Cardinals MAC – 7 PM ET – 2 –
Line is this team's spread (DraftKings via ESPN for finished games, our snapshots for upcoming). "cover" / "miss" is against that number. Click a result for the box score. Rest is full days off; miles are estimated travel into the game, with any time-zone change. Season total: 8,659 miles. See the route on the travel map · TV schedule.

Storylines

Head coach Andy Bronkema placed on leave two days into the season CM Life broke the news Nov. 5, 2026 (Isaac Krieger); ESPN, Detroit News, Washington Post and ClickOnDetroit followed. CMU gave no explanation. AD Amy Folan named associate head coach Raymoan McAfee interim head coach; the team beat Alma 93-50 on Nov. 6 under McAfee. source

Picked last, 'run it back' motivation Coaches poll placed CMU 12th. Returners led by Brooks and Garner cite five one-score losses and a near-miss at a MAC Tournament berth as motivation. source

Size infusion: 7-2 Luczynski and 6-10 Mendoza Bronkema called Luczynski 'the anchor in the middle' and said Mendoza's mobility will be key to lineups and rotations after losing Claerbaut. source

Toughest schedule in the MAC Non-conference road trips to Northern Kentucky, Dayton, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame and Arkansas; Toilet Paper Toss game shifts to Miami (OH). source

2-0 start despite the turmoil Came back from 14 down to win 83-78 at Louisiana-Monroe (Nov. 2/3), then routed Alma 93-50 at home Nov. 6. source

Recent news

2026-11-02 Chippewas rally from 14 down to beat Louisiana-Monroe 83-78 in opener Brooks 14 pts/6 ast; Luczynski 14 pts/3 blk and go-ahead dunk; Garner 11 pts/10 reb; Whitaker 11 pts; Petty double figures, 6-6 FT; CMU 41.4% from three, used 11 players. Bronkema: 'some guys stepped up and made some huge plays.' (CM Life posted Nov. 3.) source

2026-11-05 Head coach Andy Bronkema placed on leave Reported by CM Life (Isaac Krieger); no reason given by CMU. AD Amy Folan named associate head coach Raymoan McAfee interim head coach: 'Since joining our program in April 2025, Coach McAfee has built strong relationships with our student-athletes.' source

2026-11-06 CMU improves to 2-0 with 93-50 win over Alma Home opener at McGuirk Arena, first game with Raymoan McAfee as interim head coach. Phat Phat Brooks 21 pts/5 reb; freshman Jake Bascom 15 pts/5 reb; Jalen Kampen 9 pts. Next: Youngstown State at home Nov. 10. source

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Preseason previews

Central Michigan Athletics (official): Men's Basketball Preview: Plenty of Optimism as Bronkema Enters Year 2 2026-10-29 · Andy Sneddon · projected 12th (last) in MAC preseason poll

Official preview stresses player development and continuity: Bronkema says fans will see 'a lot of similarities to last year's product' and that 'the full roster, one through 15, have something great to offer.' CMU went 10-21 (6-12 MAC) in 2025-26 and was 3-5 in conference games decided by six points or fewer. Phat Phat Brooks (third-leading scorer, 10th in MAC in assists) is called a budding star and Keenan Garner (18 starts) a leader. Newcomers highlighted: 7-2 Lenoir-Rhyne transfer Conrad Luczynski, 6-10 Pima CC transfer Brock Mendoza, freshman Jake Bascom and former CMU football player Travis Ambrose. No injuries mentioned.

Central Michigan Life: Preview: Chippewas pay no mind to the rankings, ready to 'run it back' 2026-11-02 · Bar Belian · projected 12th in MAC coaches poll (Bronkema says ranking doesn't matter)

CM Life frames the season around a 'run it back' mentality after CMU finished 10th in the MAC, one win from a four-way tie for the seventh seed, with five one-score losses. Returners played 44.6% of last year's 6,200 minutes. Four of the top six (Adley, Claerbaut, McIntire, Mullen) graduated and Jorden Brooks transferred back to Ferris State. Bronkema wants full-court pace, pressing and player freedom and names Brooks and Garner as leaders. Transfers Luczynski, Petty and Hackett are profiled; freshmen Acuff, Wrencher and Bascom are listed. Also notes the Toilet Paper Toss game moves from Western Michigan to Miami (OH).

sMACk Talk (Substack): 2026-27 Mid-American Men's Basketball Overview 2026-10-21 · Foster Roesti (CMU section); Kaily "KG" Godek · projected 12th (MAC preseason poll)

Calls 2026-27 an uphill battle with CMU aiming for one of eight MAC Tournament spots and facing what it calls the toughest schedule in the league, including a road stretch at Dayton, Pittsburgh and Notre Dame. Brooks could expand his offensive role; Garner returns as a 7.5/5.5 forward. Luczynski (fifth in Lenoir-Rhyne history in blocks) and JUCO scorer Hackett are the newcomers to watch. Notes the graduation of leading scorer Adley and top rebounder/shot-blocker Claerbaut.

Wikipedia (compiled from MAC release): 2026-27 Mid-American Conference men's basketball season 2026-10-20 · projected 12th (25 points) in MAC preseason coaches poll

Coaches poll released Oct. 20, 2026 placed Central Michigan last of 12 teams with 25 points. No CMU player on preseason All-MAC first or second team. Lists Bronkema at 288-126 overall, 10-21 at CMU.

Players

Phat Phat Brooks #10 · G · Junior · 6' 3" · 205 lbs

Grand Rapids, MI · from Michigan · returner · ESPN · @10PhatPhat
17.5 pts4.5 reb5.0 ast24.0 min 12-17 FG5-7 3PT6-7 FT 87.2 TS%19.2 shots+TO/40
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6-3, 205, Grand Rapids. 11.0 PPG, 3.9 APG in 2025-26; team assist leader; 10th in MAC in APG. Named team leader by Bronkema. Opener at ULM: 14 pts, game-high 6 assists in 24 min despite two early fouls; assist on Luczynski's go-ahead dunk. vs. Alma (Nov. 6): team-high 21 pts, 5 reb. source source source source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): Junior guard; third-leading scorer last season; 10th in MAC in assists per game; 'budding star' expected to lead. source

sMACk Talk (Substack): Junior guard; 11.0 PPG, 3.9 APG; could expand offensive role. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 24145-73-51-246310
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 24217-102-25-554010

Jalen Kampen #2 · G · Sophomore · 6' 4" · 185 lbs

Parchment, MI · returner · ESPN · @jalenkampen2025
9.0 pts5.5 reb1.0 ast23.0 min 7-14 FG4-8 3PT0-1 FT 62.3 TS%16.0 shots+TO/40
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6-4, 185, Parchment, Mich. 13.9 MPG, 20 games off bench as freshman. Opener: three 3-pointers. vs. Alma: 9 pts. source source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): Guard; averaged 13.9 MPG in 2025-26. source

Central Michigan Life: Sophomore guard; only member of his class to play last year, 20 games off the bench. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 2593-63-50-181200
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 2194-81-30-031210

Keenan Garner #13 · F · Junior · 6' 7" · 220 lbs

Fishers, IN · from IU-Indianapolis · returner · ESPN · @keenan_garner13
8.5 pts7.0 reb2.5 ast22.5 min 5-13 FG2-5 3PT5-8 FT 51.5 TS%18.2 shots+TO/40
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6-7, 220, Fishers, Ind. 7.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG; 18 starts in 31 games; led team in offensive rebounds and 3PT%. Posted 'Run it back.' Opener: 11 pts, 10 reb (double-double), team-high 29 min. source source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): 6-7 forward; 18 starts in all 31 games, nearly 24 MPG; expected leader. source

Central Michigan Life: Junior forward; played every game, led team in offensive rebounds and 3-point percentage; posted 'Run it back' on social media. source

sMACk Talk (Substack): Junior forward; 7.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 29113-81-24-7102310
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 1662-51-31-143110

Jaxson Whitaker #3 · G · Junior · 6' 4" · 220 lbs

Muskegon, MI · from Ferris State · returner · ESPN · @JaxsonWhitaker
8.5 pts0.5 reb1.5 ast22.0 min 6-13 FG5-12 3PT0-0 FT 65.4 TS%14.5 shots+TO/40
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6-4, 220, Muskegon. 18.4 MPG, six starts, second-most 3s on team at 34.5% in 2025-26. Opener: 11 pts, three 3s, team-leading steals. source source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): Guard; averaged 18.4 MPG in 2025-26. source

Central Michigan Life: Junior; six starts (third-most among returners); second-most 3-pointers on team at 34.5%. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 24114-83-70-010220
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 2062-52-50-003110

Conrad Luczynski #55 · C · Senior · 7' 2" · 275 lbs

Bartlett, IL · from Lenoir-Rhyne / Eastern New Mexico · transfer in · ESPN · @conradluczynski
9.5 pts7.0 reb3.0 ast20.0 min 8-15 FG0-1 3PT3-5 FT 55.2 TS%21.2 shots+TO/40
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7-2, 275, Bartlett, Ill. 13.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.3 BPG at Lenoir-Rhyne; D2CCA All-Region second team; fifth in school history in blocks. Bronkema: 'the anchor in the middle for us.' Opener: 14 pts, 3 blocks, go-ahead dunk. source source source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): 7-2 senior center, transfer from Lenoir-Rhyne. source

Central Michigan Life: Senior 7-2, 275-lb center from D-II Lenoir-Rhyne; 13.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG; D2CCA All-Region second team. source

sMACk Talk (Substack): Lenoir-Rhyne transfer; 13.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.3 BPG; fifth in school history in blocks. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 23146-110-02-243113
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 1752-40-11-3103312

Jayson Petty #5 · G · Senior · 6' 3" · 195 lbs

Phoenix, AZ · from UMKC · transfer in · ESPN · @Jayson_Petty11
8.0 pts5.0 reb0.5 ast18.5 min 4-11 FG0-4 3PT8-9 FT 53.5 TS%19.4 shots+TO/40
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6-3, 195, Phoenix. 99 games, 9.2 PPG, started all but one at UMKC. Bronkema: 'proven scorer at the D1 level.' Opener: double-figure scoring, 6-of-6 FT (CM Life spelled 'Jayce'). source source source

Central Michigan Life: Senior guard from UMKC; 99 games, 9.2 PPG, started all but one. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 21102-70-36-631211
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 1662-40-12-370100

Jake Bascom #24 · F · Freshman · 6' 6" · 220 lbs

Rockford, MI · from Rockford H.S. · freshman · ESPN
8.5 pts3.5 reb0.5 ast16.5 min 7-10 FG0-1 3PT3-4 FT 72.3 TS%17.9 shots+TO/40
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6-6, 220. Signed NLI Nov./Dec. 2025. Bronkema: 'high motor and relentlessness.' Made debut at ULM. vs. Alma: 15 pts, 5 reb. source source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): 6-6 incoming freshman forward. source

Central Michigan Life: Freshman forward. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 1121-30-00-021010
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 22156-70-13-450300

Uchenna Amene #0 · G · Sophomore · 6' 1" · 185 lbs

Northville, MI · from DME Academy (Fla.) · redshirt · ESPN · @_uamene
4.5 pts2.5 reb1.0 ast15.5 min 3-10 FG1-5 3PT2-2 FT 41.4 TS%17.9 shots+TO/40
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6-1, 185, Northville, Mich. Redshirted 2025-26. Scoreless in 15 min at ULM; Bronkema: 'Just give him some time to get his feet wet at this level.' source source

Central Michigan Life: Sophomore guard; redshirted 2025-26. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 1500-40-20-031210
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 1693-61-32-221120

Brock Mendoza #21 · C · Senior · 6' 10" · 225 lbs

Layton, UT · from Pima Community College (Ariz.) · transfer in · ESPN · @mendoza_brock
5.5 pts3.5 reb2.0 ast13.5 min 5-7 FG0-1 3PT1-2 FT 69.8 TS%11.7 shots+TO/40
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6-10, 225, Layton, Utah (signing release listed 6-11, R-Jr.). Bronkema: 'His mobility and versatility will be key for our lineups and rotations.' Made CMU debut at ULM. source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): 6-10 senior center, transfer from Pima CC. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 1363-30-00-032001
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 1452-40-11-242022

Jayden Hackett #20 · G · Senior · 6' 5" · 185 lbs

Green Bay, WI · from Milwaukee Area Tech / Delta College (Mich.) · transfer in · ESPN · @JaydenHackett
4.0 pts1.5 reb0.0 ast13.0 min 3-10 FG2-9 3PT0-0 FT 40.0 TS%18.5 shots+TO/40
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6-5, 185, Green Bay. 17.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 44.3% 3PT; 1,000+ JUCO points; NJCAA D-II All-America First Team. Bronkema: 'floor spacer who can score.' Debuted at ULM. source source source

Central Michigan Life: Senior guard via Milwaukee Area Tech/Delta College; 1,000+ JUCO points; NJCAA D-II All-America First Team. source

sMACk Talk (Substack): JUCO transfer; 17.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 44.3% from three; expected early impact. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 1131-41-40-000101
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 1552-61-50-030100

Kareem Aburashed #4 · C · Senior · 6' 9" · 225 lbs

West Bloomfield, MI · from Wayne State / Macomb CC · returner · ESPN · @AburashedKareem
1.5 pts1.0 reb0.5 ast7.5 min 1-4 FG1-4 3PT0-0 FT 37.5 TS%10.7 shots+TO/40
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6-9, 225, West Bloomfield. Transferred from Wayne State before 2025-26. First CMU minutes in opener: 2 blocks and a 3-pointer in 4 min. source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): 6-9 fifth-year center who transferred from Wayne State before last season. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 431-11-10-000002
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 1100-30-30-021001

Jacob Wrencher #23 · G · Freshman · 6' 7" · 205 lbs

San Jose, CA · from Middle Georgia Prep · freshman · ESPN · @JacobWrencher
0.0 pts1.0 reb0.0 ast4.0 min 0-0 FG0-0 3PT0-0 FT – TS%0.0 shots+TO/40
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6-7, 205, San Jose. Bronkema: 'tall, athletic, shooter.' source

Central Michigan Life: Freshman forward. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 DNP
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 400-00-00-010000

Tyre Acuff #11 · G · Freshman · 6' 3" · 190 lbs

Detroit, MI · from Detroit Central H.S. · freshman · ESPN · @tyreacuff11_
6.0 pts0.0 reb1.0 ast4.0 min 2-4 FG2-2 3PT0-0 FT 75.0 TS%40.0 shots+TO/40
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6-3, 190 (release: 6-2, 195). Bronkema: 'big strong combo guard... competitive nature.' source

Central Michigan Life: Freshman guard. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 DNP
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 462-42-20-001010

Nsikan Usen #1 · F · Sophomore · 6' 7" · 220 lbs

Milford, MI · redshirt · ESPN · @babausen32
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6-7, 220, Milford, Mich. Redshirted 2025-26. source source

Central Michigan Life: Sophomore forward; redshirted 2025-26. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 DNP
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 DNP

Travis Ambrose #40 · F · Junior · 6' 8" · 240 lbs

Huntington Beach, CA · transfer in · ESPN · @TravisAmbrose5
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6-8, 240, Reeths-Puffer H.S.; former CMU football player joining basketball (signing release listed R-So.). Bronkema: 'His skill and physicality combination are unique.' source source

Central Michigan Athletics (official): 6-8 forward, former CMU football player. source

Game log
DateOppResultMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLK
11-03at ULMW 83-78 DNP
11-07vs ALMAW 93-50 DNP

Departures and others in coverage

PlayerStatusNotes
Tamario AdleyunknownGraduated; 2025-26 leading scorer. source
Nathan ClaerbautunknownGraduated; 2025-26 top rebounder and shot-blocker. source
Logan McIntireunknownGraduated. source
Nick MullenunknownGraduated. source
Named in previews or news but not on ESPN's current roster: mostly transfers out and graduates, sometimes a late addition ESPN has not listed yet.

Who covers Central Michigan

SourceTypeHandleBeat writersNotes
Central Michigan Life (CM Life, student newspaper)campus paper Bar Belian, Isaac KriegerBelian wrote the 2026-27 preview (Nov. 2) and the ULM opener recap (Nov. 3); Krieger broke the Bronkema leave story (Nov. 5). Other sports staff: Chance Hamilton, Noah Henson, Brooke Binder, David Powell.
The Morning Sun (Mt. Pleasant)city paper Local daily for Mt. Pleasant; no 2026-27 CMU men's basketball articles surfaced in searches (search budget exhausted before a direct site check).
The Detroit Newscity paper Covered the Bronkema leave (Nov. 5, 2026). Article not retrieved (fetch budget).
CMU Chippewas official athletics site (men's basketball)official Andy SneddonSneddon authored the official Oct. 29, 2026 season preview. Roster at https://cmuchippewas.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster. Site hosts podcasts (e.g., 'Checking in with Andy Bronkema').
WNEM (CBS Saginaw/Flint)tv radio Covered Bronkema's 2025 debut; no 2026-27 preview located.
9&10 News (Northern Michigan)tv radio Regional TV with CMU basketball coverage; no 2026-27 preview located.
ClickOnDetroit (WDIV)tv radio Reported the Bronkema leave Nov. 5, 2026 (not retrieved).
ESPNblog National coverage of Bronkema leave (not retrieved).
sMACk Talk (Substack)blog Foster Roesti, Kaily "KG" GodekCMU section of the Oct. 21, 2026 MAC overview written by Foster Roesti.
Mid-Major Madness / Yahoo Sportsblog 2026-27 MAC preview (not retrieved).
Hustle Belt (SB Nation MAC site)blog No 2026-27 men's basketball previews surfaced in site-restricted search.
Coverage research as of 2026-11-08.