Western Michigan Fires Men’s Basketball Coach Dwayne Stephens After 4 Seasons

Western Michigan fires coach DJ Stephens after 4 seasons

Western Michigan fired head coach DJ Stephens on Sunday morning after four seasons.

Western Michigan fires men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens after 4 seasons

KALAMAZOO, MI — The Dwayne Stephens era has come to a close at Western Michigan.

Western Michigan fires basketball coach DJ Stephens after four seasons

WMU was Stephens' first head-coaching job, after a long run as an assistant under Tom Izzo at Michigan State.

Western Michigan parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Dwayne Stephens

Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced that head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens will not return for the 2026-27 season. Stephens recently completed his fourth season as head coach of the Broncos. “Coach Stephens has elevated our men’s basketball program in many ways during his tenure as our Head Coach,” Bartholomae said. “He has represented our Broncos with integrity and class, and …

Western Michigan Announces Leadership Change for Men's Basketball Program

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced that head men's basketball coach Dwayne Stephens will not return for the 2026-27 season. Stephens recently completed his fourth season as head coach of the Broncos.