Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball
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The Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Western Michigan University
in Kalamazoo
, Michigan
. The school's team competes in the Mid-American Conference
. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004
. The Broncos are coached by Steve Hawkins
.
. Their combined record is 2–3.
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, and as of the Fall 2010 semester, its enrollment is 25,045....
in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan
The area on which the modern city stands was once home to Native Americans of the Hopewell culture, who migrated into the area sometime before the first millennium. Evidence of their early residency remains in the form of a small mound in downtown's Bronson Park. The Hopewell civilization began to...
, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. The school's team competes in the Mid-American Conference
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004
2004 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2004 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 16, 2004, and ended with the championship game on April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio,...
. The Broncos are coached by Steve Hawkins
Steve Hawkins
Steve Hawkins is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Western Michigan University. He had previously served as the head coach at Quincy University.- Background :...
.
NCAA Tournament results
The Broncos have appeared in three NCAA TournamentsNCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
. Their combined record is 2–3.
| Year | Seed | Result | First Round | Second Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 1976 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament The 1976 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 32 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 13, 1976, and ended with the championship game on March 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... |
N/A | Sweet Sixteen | def. Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball The Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Home games are played at Cassell Coliseum, located on Virginia Tech's campus in Blacksburg.-History:... 77–67 |
lost to Marquette Marquette Golden Eagles The Marquette Golden Eagles are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Marquette University.... 62–57 |
| 1998 1998 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament The 1998 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 12, 1998, and ended with the championship game on March 30 at the Alamodome in San Antonio,... |
11 | Second Round | def. Clemson Clemson Tigers The Clemson Tigers are any team that represents Clemson University as a member of the NCAA's Division I or in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference.... 75–72 |
lost to Stanford Stanford Cardinal The Stanford Cardinal is the nickname of the athletic teams at Stanford University.-Nickname and mascot history:Following its win over Cal in the first-ever Big Game in 1892, the color cardinal was picked as the primary color of Stanford's athletic teams... 83–65 |
| 2004 2004 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament The 2004 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 16, 2004, and ended with the championship game on April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio,... |
11 | First Round | lost to Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball The Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team represents Vanderbilt University in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference . The Commodores have won three SEC regular season titles . They have competed in ten NCAA Tournaments, making it to the Elite Eight once and the Sweet 16 six times... 71–58 |
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NIT results
The Broncos have appeared in three National Invitational Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–3.| Year | Result | Opening Round | First Round | Second Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 1992 National Invitation Tournament -Semifinals & Finals:*Third Place - Utah 81, Florida 78... |
First Round | – | lost to Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The program competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. The school holds two national championships in... 63–56 |
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| 2003 2003 National Invitation Tournament -Semifinals & Finals:*Third Place - Texas Tech 71, Minnesota 61St. John's later vacated the title due to an ineligible player.... |
First Round | def. Illinois–Chicago UIC Flames The UIC Flames are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Illinois at Chicago. They are called the Flames as a reference to the Great Chicago Fire, and their team colors are navy blue and fire engine red. Approximately 300 student athletes compete in 18 varsity sports... 63–62 |
lost to Siena Siena College Siena College is an independent Roman Catholic liberal arts college in Loudonville, in the town of Colonie, New York, United States. Siena is a four-year, coeducational, independent college in the Franciscan tradition, founded by the Franciscan Friars in 1937. It has 3,000 full-time students and... 68–62 |
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| 2005 2005 National Invitation Tournament -Semifinals & Finals:... |
Second Round | – | def. Marquette Marquette Golden Eagles The Marquette Golden Eagles are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Marquette University.... 54–50 |
lost to Texas Christian TCU Horned Frogs The TCU Horned Frogs are the athletic teams that represent Texas Christian University, consisting of 18 varsity teams. The "horned frog" nickname and mascot refer to the Texas horned lizard, as known as the "horned frog". The women's athletics teams are often referred to often as the Lady Frogs... 78–76 |
Coaching staff
- Steve HawkinsSteve HawkinsSteve Hawkins is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Western Michigan University. He had previously served as the head coach at Quincy University.- Background :...
– Head coach - Rick Carter – Assistant coach
- Jeff Dunlap – Assistant coach
- Larry Farmer – Assistant coach
Broncos in the NBA
- Don BovenDon BovenDonald E. Boven was an American basketball player, coach, and university instructor. He was a World War II veteran who was a standout athlete at Western Michigan University. After playing professional basketball, he served as an instructor at the University for more than 30 years...
, 1950–1953 - Dillard Crocker, 1949–1953
- Paul GriffinPaul Griffin (basketball)Paul Arthur Griffin is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association ....
, 1977–1983 - Ben HandlogtenBen HandlogtenBenjamin Louis Handlogten is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues....
, 2004–2005 - Reggie Lacefield, 1969
- Walker RussellWalker RussellWalker D. Russell is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'5" guard.Russell played collegiately for Oakland Community College, the University of Houston, and Western Michigan University...
, 1983–1988
All-time win-loss record
Points
| Rank | Points | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,122 | David Kool David Kool David Anderson Kool is a former collegiate basketball player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team. He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 200 lbs. Kool is WMU's all-time leading scorer and was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in his senior season... |
2006–10 |
| 2 | 1,787 | Manny Newsome | 1961–64 |
| 3 | 1,743 | Booker James | 1983–87 |
| 4 | 1,713 | Joe Reitz Joe Reitz Joseph David Reitz is an American football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008... |
2004–08 |
| 5 | 1,688 | Saddi Washington | 1993–98 |
Rebounds
| Rank | Rebounds | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,008 | Paul Griffin Paul Griffin (basketball) Paul Arthur Griffin is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association .... |
1972–76 |
| 2 | 947 | Tom Cutter | 1973–77 |
| 3 | 939 | Joe Reitz Joe Reitz Joseph David Reitz is an American football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008... |
2004–08 |
| 4 | 864 | Booker James | 1983–87 |
| 5 | 846 | Anthony Kann | 2000–04 |
Assists
| Rank | Assists | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 427 | Billy Stanback | 1986–90 |
| 2 | 406 | Brian Snider | 2002–06 |
| 3 | 391 | Todd Dietrich | 1977–81 |
| 4 | 373 | Jim Kurzen | 1972–76 |
| 5 | 358 | Mike Reddell | 2006–09 |
Field goal percentage (3 made per game)
| Rank | Field goal pct | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59.5% (459–771) | Tom Cutter | 1973–77 |
| 2 | 59.3% (176–297) | Russ DesErmia | 1985–97 |
| 3 | 56.7% (421–743) | Paul Griffin Paul Griffin (basketball) Paul Arthur Griffin is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association .... |
1972–76 |
| 4 | 54.8% (568–1036) | Joe Reitz Joe Reitz Joseph David Reitz is an American football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008... |
2004–08 |
| 5 | 54.2% (409–755) | Jasper McElroy | 1980–82 |
Free throw percentage (2 made per game)
| Rank | Free throw pct | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90.5% (86–95) | Kylo Jones | 1997–99 |
| 2 | 89.0% (605–680) | David Kool David Kool David Anderson Kool is a former collegiate basketball player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team. He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 200 lbs. Kool is WMU's all-time leading scorer and was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in his senior season... |
2006–10 |
| 3 | 82.9% (247–298) | Billy Stanback | 1986–90 |
| 3 | 82.6% (266–322) | Jason Black | 1994–97 |
| 4 | 82.5% (329–399) | Manny Newsome | 1961–64 |
Three point field goal percentage (1 made per game)
| Rank | 3-Pt field goal pct | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50.7% (139–274) | Sean Wightman | 1990–93 |
| 2 | 47.6% (70–147) | Eli Parker | 1987–89 |
| 3 | 46.6% (165–354) | Mark Brown | 1987–90 |
| 4 | 41.3% (171–414) | Darrick Brooks | 1989–93 |
| 5 | 40.9% (128–313) | Levi Rost | 2003–07 |
Blocks
| Rank | Blocks | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 149 | Matt Van Abbema | 1991–95 |
| 2 | 137 | Mike Seberger | 1978–82 |
| 3 | 116 | Ben Handlogten Ben Handlogten Benjamin Louis Handlogten is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues.... |
1992–96 |
| 4 | 104 | Donald Lawson | 2006–10 |
| 5 | 83 | Steve Riikonen | 1985–88 |
Steals
| Rank | Steals | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 199 | Robby Collum | 2000–03 |
| 2 | 185 | Booker James | 1983–87 |
| 3 | 177 | Anthony Kann | 2000–04 |
| 4 | 173 | Saddi Washington | 1993–98 |
| 5 | 156 | Rashod Johnson | 1994–98 |
Games played
| Rank | Games | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 128 | Joe Reitz Joe Reitz Joseph David Reitz is an American football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008... |
2004–08 |
| 2 | 126 | Shawntes Gary | 2005–09 |
| 3 | 125 | David Kool David Kool David Anderson Kool is a former collegiate basketball player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team. He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 200 lbs. Kool is WMU's all-time leading scorer and was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in his senior season... |
2006–10 |
| 4 | 124 | Derek Drews | 2005–09 |
| 5 | 123 | Rickey Willis | 2001–05 |
Points
| Rank | Points | Player | Year (games) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 714 | David Kool David Kool David Anderson Kool is a former collegiate basketball player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team. He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 200 lbs. Kool is WMU's all-time leading scorer and was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in his senior season... |
2009–10 2009–10 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team The 2009–10 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team was a NCAA Division I college basketball team representing Western Michigan University. The team was the two-time defending Mid-American Conference West Division champion. WMU was coached by Steve Hawkins who was in his seventh season as... (33) |
| 2 | 654 | Manny Newsome | 1963–64 (20) |
| 3 | 630 | Kenny Cunningham | 1979–80 (26) |
| 4 | 626 | Saddi Washington | 1997–98 (29) |
| 5 | 620 | Gene Ford | 1968–69 (24) |
Rebounds
| Rank | Rebounds | Player | Year (games) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 324 | Edgar Blair | 1957–58 (24) |
| 2 | 313 | Bob Bolton | 1960–61 (24) |
| 3 | 300 | Earl Jenkins | 1970–71 (24) |
| 4 | 298 | Tom Cutter | 1975–76 (28) |
| 5 | 288 | Jack Smith | 1955–56 (22) |
Assists
| Rank | Assists | Player | Year (games) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 170 | Rod Brown Rod Brown Lelton Gerard Brown , more commonly known as Rod Brown, is an American professional basketball player that currently plays for AEL Larissa in the Greek League.... |
1999–00 (28) |
| 2 | 168 | Mike Douglas | 2010–11 (33) |
| 3 | 166 | Jason Kimbrough | 1997–98 (29) |
| 3 | 160 | Rickey Willis | 2004–05 (33) |
| 5 | 159 | Brian Snider | 2005–06 (31) |
Field goal percentage (3 made per game)
| Rank | Field goal pct | Player | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64.5% (140–217) | Tom Cutter | 1975–76 |
| 2 | 60.5% (78–129) | Russ DesErmia | 1995–96 |
| 3 | 59.9% (154–257) | Ben Handlogten Ben Handlogten Benjamin Louis Handlogten is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues.... |
1995–96 |
| 4 | 59.9% (115–192) | Paul Griffin Paul Griffin (basketball) Paul Arthur Griffin is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association .... |
1975–76 |
| 4 | 59.8% (134–224) | Tom Cutter | 1974–75 |
Free throw percentage (2 made per game)
| Rank | Free throw pct | Player | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93.2% (55–59) | Thadus Williams | 1998–99 |
| 2 | 91.7% (99–108) | David Kool David Kool David Anderson Kool is a former collegiate basketball player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team. He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 200 lbs. Kool is WMU's all-time leading scorer and was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in his senior season... |
2006–07 |
| 3 | 89.7% (209–233) | David Kool David Kool David Anderson Kool is a former collegiate basketball player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team. He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 200 lbs. Kool is WMU's all-time leading scorer and was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in his senior season... |
2009–10 2009–10 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team The 2009–10 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team was a NCAA Division I college basketball team representing Western Michigan University. The team was the two-time defending Mid-American Conference West Division champion. WMU was coached by Steve Hawkins who was in his seventh season as... |
| 4 | 89.4% (161–180) | David Kool David Kool David Anderson Kool is a former collegiate basketball player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team. He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 200 lbs. Kool is WMU's all-time leading scorer and was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in his senior season... |
2008–09 2008–09 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team The 2008–2009 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team was a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball team representing Western Michigan University... |
| 5 | 89.2% (58–65) | Sean Wightman | 1992–93 |
Three point field goal percentage (1 made per game)
| Rank | 3-Pt field goal pct | Player | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63.2% (48–76) | Sean Wightman | 1991–92 |
| 2 | 48.8% (63–129) | Sean Wightman | 1992–93 |
| 3 | 48.2% (67–139) | Mark Brown | 1989–90 |
| 4 | 47.3% (61–129) | Mark Brown | 1987–88 |
| 5 | 47.2% (51–108) | Eli Parker | 1988–89 |
Blocks
| Rank | Blocks | Player | Year (games) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | Matt Van Abbema | 1993–94 (28) |
| 2 | 48 | LaMarcus Lowe | 2008–09 2008–09 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team The 2008–2009 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team was a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball team representing Western Michigan University... (28) |
| 3 | 47 | Donald Lawson | 2009–10 2009–10 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team The 2009–10 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team was a NCAA Division I college basketball team representing Western Michigan University. The team was the two-time defending Mid-American Conference West Division champion. WMU was coached by Steve Hawkins who was in his seventh season as... (33) |
| 3 | 47 | Matt Van Abbema | 1992–93 (29) |
| 5 | 44 | Matt Van Abbema | 1994–95 (27) |
Steals
| Rank | Steals | Player | Year (games) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | Robby Collum | 2002–03 (31) |
| 2 | 72 | Robby Collum | 2001–02 (30) |
| 3 | 63 | Brian Snider | 2005–06 (31) |
| 4 | 60 | Mike Williams | 2003–04 (31) |
| 5 | 59 | Anthony Kann | 2002–03 (30) |
NCAA records
- Ben HandlogtenBen HandlogtenBenjamin Louis Handlogten is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues....
, highest single game field goal percentage, 100% (13–13), January 22, 1996 vs. ToledoToledo Rockets men's basketballThe Toledo Rockets team is the basketball team that represent the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. 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 1980. Stan Joplin was released from his duties as... - David KoolDavid KoolDavid Anderson Kool is a former collegiate basketball player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team. He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 200 lbs. Kool is WMU's all-time leading scorer and was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in his senior season...
, fourth highest single-season free throw percentage by a freshman, 91.7% (99–108), 2006–07 - Sean Wightman, second highest single-season three point field goal percentage, 63.2% (48–76), 1991–92