This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website. This privacy policy document describes in detail the types of personal information is collected and recorded by www.wmubroncos.com and how we use it. Full Bio. Mich. 4 seed. The Broncos have made four NCAA tournament appearances, most recently in 2014. "DJ is an absolute home run hire for Western Michigan. Dwayne Stephens named Western Michigan's men's basketball coach "I'm very excited for the opportunity to lead Western Michigan basketball," Stephens said in a statement. Stephens was named WMU coach last week, replacing Clayton Bates, This is the first head-coaching job for Stephens. Support local journalism, and subscribe here. Im so very happy for this opportunity and cant wait to get started!, To say that Im happy for Dwayne to get the opportunity to be a head coach and run the program at Western Michigan would be a vast understatement. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina has hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens as its run-game coordinator and tight ends coach. The 48-year-old Davis previously was an assistant . WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SALARY DETAIL FOR FACULTY AND STAFF As of Date: 10/21/2014 Report ID: Q-bd_job_data_employee_list Run Date: 10/21/2014 Page 1 of 89 POSITION TITLE APPOINTMENT PERIOD. "However, it was his sincere and authentic personality, coupled with his commitment to the holistic development of our student-athletes, that made him the best fit for our position.". www.wmubroncos.com does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. WMU used MSU alum Glenn Sugiyama, who helped the Spartans hire football coach Mel Tucker in 2020, to assist in its search process that landed on Stephens. By using our website, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. Should we update, amend or make any changes to our privacy policy, those changes will be posted here. A year ago, Dane Fife left for Mike Woodsons staff at Indiana and Izzo brought back Mark Montgomery. Juwan Howard. We're running a new-subscriber special. From the first time I met with Dan, I could feel the energy and excitement he has for Western Michigan and I love the vision he has, not only for our mens basketball program, but for athletics at WMU. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. "We cant wait for you all to join us in supporting Coach Stephens and this fantastic group of young men. By using our website, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. As part of Stephens' contract, he also receives the standard perks for a head coach at WMU a car with insurance, a cell phone, six basketball season tickets, six football season tickets and a golf membership. We encourage parents and guardians to spend time online with their children to observe, participate in and/or monitor and guide their online activity. He would owe the remaining money owed on the contract should he leave before the end of the third year, which would be worth more than $1 million. Men's Basketball - Coaching Staff; Image Name Title; Rashon Burno: Head Coach: Shane Southwell: Associate Head Coach: Drew Gladstone: Assistant Coach: Drew Kelly: Assistant Coach: Jacob Kurtz: Director of Basketball Operations: Chandler Graves: Graduate Assistant/Video Coordinator We encourage parents and guardians to spend time online with their children to observe, participate in and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Tom Izzo and the Michigan State mens basketball program will have a vacancy to fill on the Spartans coaching staff for the 2022-2023 season. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Western Michigan has hired longtime Michigan State assistant Dwayne Stephens to lead its basketball program. New Western Michigan men's basketball coach Dwayne Stephens' six-year contract is in the top tier of the Mid-American Conference, worth $420,000 a year before some attainable bonuses.. 59. at Eastern Michigan. AD for Administration, Academics and Compliance, Senior Director of Athletics Advancement Senior Assoc. For 39 seasons, Mary Cicerone led the Marian program.And what a career it was: a record of 707-233 (third all-time), seven state championship game appearances and six state titles. 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I will carry all of those lessons with me to Western Michigan, which I think is a perfect place for me as a head coach. It was close. Following Hawkins dismissal in 2020, Kelley stayed on at WMU and worked for Hawkins longtime assistant, Clayton Bates, after Bates was promoted to the head job at the beginning of pandemic. Contact Graham Couch at gcouch@lsj.com. I consider myself a blue-collar coach, who is a grinder and I will work tirelessly to make Western Michigan one of the best in the Mid-American Conference and take the program to new heights. Assistant Coach. Division regular season and conference tournament champion For the second time in two years, Washington decided to stay at Michigan, and will sign an extension to remain on Juwan Howard's staff. Consent This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website and regarding information shared and/or collected there. [1] Previous season [ edit] You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. "Im so very happy for this opportunity and cant wait to get started.". Stephens interviewed with then-athletic director Kathy Beauregard, but in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the university went into an outside hiring freeze and thus decided to promote Hawkins' assistant, Bates. We encourage parents and guardians to spend time online with their children to observe, participate in and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Their combined record is 12. Stephens will be introduced as the 15th head coach in program history on Wednesday, April 6, at 1 pm, at a press conference inside University Arena. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' respective websites. The Cardinals' 405.1 yards per game ranked 54th in FBS, while their 27.2 points per game ranked 76th. 906-487-2594. jjbuettn@mtu.edu. Saddi Washington. Support local journalism, and subscribe here. Can confirm that Tom Izzo has added Western Michigan transfer Jason. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. CT. Log Files Like many other Web sites, www.wmubroncos.com makes use of log files. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement around the site, and gather demographic information. Area Code(269) | 1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | Read Fieldhouse/Waldo Stadium/Seelye Athletic Center, Mail Stops (Read Fieldhouse - 5406; Waldo Stadium - 5422; Lawson Ice Arena - 5335; Athletic Ticket Office - 5460; Seelye Athletic Center - 5446). "I've known DJ since his playing days, and even then, you could tell he would be an exceptional coach because he is an outstanding worker, a high achiever and a great recruiter. Read more on the Michigan State Spartans and sign up for our Spartans newsletter. Before coaching at WMU, Kelley worked for two years on Izzos staff as a graduate manager, beginning in 2015, after playing professionally for more than a decade overseas. Children's InformationWe believe it is important to provide added protection for children online. I always thought hed be a terrific coach and he was able to grow and learn more during his time at Western Michigan. Box Score Men's Basketball vs Western Michigan February 21, 2023 7 p.m. Men's Basketball Feb 17. He served on MSUs staff for 19 total seasons, and spent the last 10 years with the associate head coach title. Kitchens spent 16 seasons in the NFL . Watersprings opens the 1AD2 tournament against Council at 5 p.m. Thursday at Caldwell High. The Broncos have appeared in three National Invitational Tournaments (NIT). Jeff Morgan. www.wmubroncos.com has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. Gambling problem? "I hadn't seen him in practice in a long timeand was blown away by his leadership and passion recently when I saw the Spartans practice. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Coaching Staff. Tom Izzo is filling Dwayne Stephens spot on Michigan States coaching staff with one of Stephens assistant coaches former MSU guard and, more recently, MSU graduate manager Thomas Kelley, who spent the last four years at Western Michigan. www.wmubroncos.com does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. With the school's finances in better shape now, past the COVID-19 uncertainty and with the help of a recent $55 million donation to the athletic department, Stephens was among the top targets early in Western Michigan's search this time around, along with Michigan assistant and WMU alum Saddi Washington. he was high-school teammates with Cornell Mann, who just was named head men's coach at Grand Valley State, announced he was leaving after to take an assistant coaching position at Indiana, promoted Doug Wojcik from recruiting coordinator to assistant coach. Powers North Central Western Michigan. Stephens has coached in six Final Fours, including 2003 when he was an assistant for Tom Crean at Marquette, in 20 trips to the NCAA tournament. Postseason invitational champion The Broncos returned the 2022 MAC Freshman of the Year in outfielder Dylan Nevar and a Second Team All-MAC first baseman Cade Sullivan. Stephens and wife Sarah have three children. I cant tell you how much we will just miss his presence here, but this is a great opportunity for him and we are so happy for Dwayne and his family. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website. 66. Izzo made a strong push for Stephens to get the job two years ago, after Western Michigan moved on from longtime head coach Steve Hawkins. GAME THREAD: Michigan State vs Ohio State on Senior Day - Mens Basketball. He focused on coaching up the big men in MSUs front-court, and would also assist with player rotations in games, among other tasks. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. The official Men's Basketball Coach List for the Western Michigan University Broncos . Follow him on Twitter @Graham_Couch. Check back soon! Tom Izzo is filling Dwayne Stephens' spot on Michigan State's coaching staff with one of Stephens' assistant coaches former MSU guard and, more recently, MSU graduate manager Thomas.