Central Michigan men's basketball program received NABC honors, with coach Tony Barbee named the District Coach of the Year and guard Anthony Pritchard earning Second Team All-District recognition. Barbee secured the MAC Coach of the Year Award for leading the team to an 18-13 overall record, the most league victories since 2014-15. Pritchard, a junior guard, became only the second player in Central Michigan history to earn the MAC Defensive Player of the Year Award and the first since 2017 to secure First Team All-MAC accolades.

By the Numbers
  • CMU finished with an 18-13 overall record.
  • Pritchard leads the team in points (13.1 ppg), field goals (142), assists (129), and steals (46).
State of Play
  • Barbee became the fifth coach in school history to earn the MAC Coach of the Year Award.
  • Pritchard is the second player in CMU history to earn the MAC Defensive Player of the Year Award.
What's Next

Further achievements and developments are anticipated for both the coach and the player as the basketball program continues to evolve.

Bottom Line

Central Michigan's basketball program stands out with NABC honors for Coach Tony Barbee and guard Anthony Pritchard, reflecting their exceptional contributions to the team's success.