Central Michigan basketball coach Bronkema placed on leave

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 21:51 · Archive

Central Michigan University men's basketball coach Andy Bronkema has been placed on leave.

Central Michigan University announced that men's basketball coach Andy Bronkema has been placed on leave. Raymoan McAfee is serving as interim head coach. The team is off to a 1-0 start in the 2026-27 season.

University officials gave no details regarding the nature or expected duration of Bronkema's leave. Athletic Director Amy Folan expressed confidence in McAfee's leadership, stating: 'Since joining our program in April 2025, Coach McAfee has built strong relationships with our student-athletes and brings deep experience developing student-athletes and preparing champions and I have full confidence that our team is in good hands under his leadership.'

McAfee previously played under Bronkema at Ferris State from 2012 to 2014 and later coached there for multiple stints before joining Wayne State as an assistant coach for three years until 2025. During his time at Ferris State, McAfee helped the Bulldogs win three consecutive GLIAC Tournament titles from 2015 to 2017. He also spent the 2017-18 season at Indiana Tech, helping the Warriors achieve a 27-7 record and reach the second round of the NAIA Division II Tournament.

Central Michigan will next play on the road against Alma College on Friday.

How it is being reported

• CMU men’s basketball coach Andy Bronkema placed on leaveCentral Michigan University men’s basketball coach Andy Bronkema has been placed on leave, the university’s athletic department announced Thursday.Woodtv · 5 Nov, 21:33
• Raymoan McAfee named interim head coach of CMU basketballAndy Bronkema on leave MOUNT PLEASANT - Central Michigan University announced that Raymoan McAfee is serving as interim head coach of the men’s basketball team while head coach Andy Bronkema is on leave. The Chippewas are off to a 1-0 start in the 2026-27 season. Bronkema, a McBain native and…9And10News · 5 Nov, 19:41

In this story: Central Michigan University · Andy Bronkema · Raymoan McAfee · Amy Folan · Ferris State · Mount Pleasant

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