Central Michigan places Andy Bronkema on leave as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Central Michigan University has placed men's basketball coach Andy Bronkema on leave, effective November 5. The school did not disclose further details about the decision. Associate head coach Raymoan McAfee will assume the interim head coaching role. Bronkema, who began his second season with the Chippewas, led the team to an 83-78 win at Louisiana-Monroe on November 2. He signed a five-year contract in 2025, with an annual salary of at least $310,000. Central Michigan will face Alma on November 6 as they navigate this coaching change.
- •Bronkema placed on leave as of November 5
- •Raymoan McAfee named interim head coach
- •CMU won their season opener against Louisiana-Monroe
- •Bronkema signed a five-year contract worth at least $310,000
- •Next game is against Alma on November 6
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Bronkema, Central Michigan basketball coach, placed on leave
"Central Michigan head men's basketball coach Andy Bronkema has been placed on leave, the university announced Thursday, Nov. 5.
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