Tony Barbee Finalist for Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award in College Basketball
Central Michigan's Men's Basketball Coach Tony Barbee has been selected as one of the 25 finalists for the 2023-24 Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award, presented to the top minority head coach in NCAA Division I basketball. Barbee earned the MAC Coach of the Year Award after guiding the Chippewas to a 12-6 record in the league and an 18-13 overall record, marking the most league victories for the team since the 2014-15 season. Despite being predicted to finish last in the preseason, Barbee led a remarkable resurgence by rebuilding the team's roster with 12 new players, challenging for the MAC regular season title.
By the Numbers- Tony Barbee guided the Chippewas to an 18-13 overall record and a 12-6 record in the league.
- Central Michigan's 12 league victories were the most since the 2014-15 season.
- Tony Barbee has been named one of the 25 finalists for the Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award.
- The award is presented annually to the top minority head coach in NCAA Division I college basketball. The recipient is determined by a 10-member voting committee.
- The 2024 award will be announced in Phoenix, Ariz., the site of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Tony Barbee's remarkable leadership and coaching prowess have propelled Central Michigan's Men's Basketball team to impressive results, defying preseason predictions and securing a notable position as a finalist for the prestigious Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award.
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