US EditionCentral Michigan fires basketball coach Tony Barbee after fourth season with MAC team
- Central Michigan dismissed Tony Barbee from his head coaching position on Thursday after his fourth season, Parts: 1, 5, 10, 13.
- The decision to fire Barbee occurred after a season where the Chippewas had a 14-17 record, Parts: 1, 5, 13.
- During Barbee's four seasons at Central Michigan, the team achieved a combined record of 49-75, Parts: 1, 5, 11, 13.
- Athletic Director Amy Folan explained that she determined a different direction for the basketball program was needed, Parts: 2, 6, 9, 14.
- The university expressed gratitude for Barbee's service and dedication, and they are now conducting a search for a new head coach, Parts: 3, 7, 9, 15.
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Central Michigan fires basketball coach Tony Barbee after four seasons
Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after the Chippewas failed to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years.Athletic director Amy Folan announced that Barbee would not return for a fifth season, saying the program "needs to go in a different direction."Central Michigan went 14-17 overall and 7-11 in conference play to finish 10th in the 12-team standings. Barbee had a 49-75 r…
Central Michigan fires basketball coach Tony Barbee after fourth season with MAC team
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after the Chippewas failed to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years. Athletic director Amy Folan announced that Barbee would not return for a fifth season, saying the program “needs to go in a different direction.” Central Michigan went 14-17 overall and 7-11 in conference play to finish 10th in the 12-team …
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Central Michigan dismisses coach Tony Barbee
Central Michigan fired coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after four seasons.
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Meet The Sideline Reporters For The 2025 NCAA Tournament (1:10) A veteran college basketball coach was fired by his university Thursday after four seasons.Tony Barbee, who spent the last four years as the head coach at Central Michigan, was let go this afternoon. Barbee, 53, who also has stints as head coach at UTEP and Auburn and was John Calipari's assistant for seven seasons at Kentucky, went 49-75 with the Chippewas, including a 30-42 mark i…
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