Central Michigan University has named former Auburn head coach and Kentucky assistant coach Tony Barbee as their new head men's basketball coach.

A press conference will make it official on Friday.  But Coach Barbee took to Twitter on Friday morning:


Get our free mobile app

Central Michigan fired their previous coach, Keno Davis, after this past season.  The Chippewas were 7-16 overall, 3-13 in Mid-American Conference play.

They have not made the NCAA Tournament since 2003 (when Chris Kaman played in Mt. Pleasant).  They have one Sweet 16 appearance in their history (1975).

 

Sports Figures That People Love to Hate

Sports would be boring if you loved everyone. There always has to be a villain, and we've put together a list of prominent sports figures that a lot of people can't stand.

More From The Game 730 WVFN-AM