Central Michigan dismisses coach Tony Barbee

Central Michigan dismisses coach Tony Barbee

Central Michigan fired coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after four seasons.The Chippewas went 14-17 this season and 49-75 in Barbee's four seasons at the helm.Barbee, 53, had one winning season at

Central Michigan fired coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after four seasons.

The Chippewas went 14-17 this season and 49-75 in Barbee’s four seasons at the helm.

Barbee, 53, had one winning season at Central Michigan, going 18-14 during the 2023-24 season.

β€œAt this time, I have determined that we need to go in a different direction with the leadership of our men’s basketball program,” athletic director Amy Folan said in a news release. β€œI want to thank Tony for his dedication and service during his last four years in Mount Pleasant. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.

β€œI am confident that we will attract a high-caliber candidate pool during our head coaching search. This is a tremendous opportunity, and we know that our community will rally behind our next Chippewa men’s basketball coach.”

Barbee also went 49-75 in a four-season stint at Auburn from 2010-14. Prior to that, Barbee went 82-52 at UTEP from 2006-10, leading the Miners to a 26-7 record and a NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2009-10 campaign.