Central Michigan dismisses Tony Barbee after disappointing season
- Central Michigan fired Tony Barbee after a disappointing fourth season as head coach.
- The Chippewas finished with a 14-17 overall record and placed 10th in the MAC standings.
- This move reflects a strategic shift in the program as the university seeks to improve its performance.
In Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Central Michigan University announced the firing of basketball coach Tony Barbee on April 4, 2025. His termination came after the Chippewas failed to qualify for the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years. Under Barbee's leadership, the team recorded an overall record of 14 wins and 17 losses, and 7 wins against 11 losses in conference play, placing them 10th out of 12 teams in the standings. Barbee had a challenging tenure with the Chippewas, accumulating a record of 49 wins to 75 losses over four seasons. This lack of success included an unsuccessful run in the MAC Tournament, where he finished with a record of 0 wins and 2 losses. The poor performance of the team, combined with the repeated failure to advance in the tournament, prompted Athletic Director Amy Folan to declare that the program