WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan fields a 15-player roster competing in the Mid-American Conference under first-year head coach Dwayne Stephens, who inherited a program sitting at 3-7 in conference play. The Broncos' overall 9-17 record reflects significant struggles, particularly in road contests where they've mustered just 2-11, while home performance at University Arena remains slightly more competitive at 7-6. Scoring efficiency has proven problematic, with the team averaging 74.8 points per game against opponents who average 79.7—a 4.9-point differential indicating defensive inconsistency and offensive limitations.
At a university of 17,605 students founded in 1903, basketball represents one of several athletics commitments in the FBS landscape. Stephens' first season has prioritized organizational foundation-building, though the 3-7 conference record demonstrates the work ahead in the Mid-American Conference's competitive environment. The 2-11 road record particularly stands out as an area requiring immediate attention, as sustained conference success typically demands ability to win away from University Arena.
KEY FACTS
| School | Western Michigan University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Venue | University Arena (MI) |
| Head Coach | Kahil Fennell |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sharod Barnes | G |
| 12 | Jayden Brewer | G |
| 10 | Max Burton | F |
| 9 | Nicholas Errica | G |
| 2 | Jalen Griffith | G |
| 1 | Trey Lewis | G |
| 22 | Declan Peterson | C |
| 3 | EJ Ryans | G |
| 52 | Junior Sileu | F |
| 24 | Michael Sulaka | F |
| 4 | Brady Swartz | G |
| 23 | Camden Thompson | G |
| 7 | Carson Vis | G |
| 8 | Hudson Ward | F |
| 11 | Justice Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
10-21
Overall
7-8
Home
3-13
Away
3-10
Conference
74.8 PPG / 79.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | W 76-71 |
| Nov 7 | Northwood (MI) Timberwolves | L 81-85 |
| Nov 9 | Campbell Fighting Camels | L 82-91 |
| Nov 13 | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | W 83-71 |
| Nov 16 | South Dakota Coyotes | L 78-83 |
| Nov 21 | Ohio State Buckeyes | L 58-91 |
| Nov 23 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | W 83-60 |
| Nov 29 | Valparaiso Beacons | L 55-84 |
| Dec 4 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | W 88-74 |
| Dec 6 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | W 83-73 |
| Dec 14 | Iowa Hawkeyes | L 51-91 |
| Dec 20 | Buffalo Bulls | L 71-88 |
| Dec 22 | Defiance Yellow Jackets | W 94-57 |
| Dec 30 | Toledo Rockets | L 79-84 |
| Jan 7 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 76-87 |
| Jan 10 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 79-62 |
| Jan 14 | Massachusetts Minutemen | L 82-85 |
| Jan 17 | Akron Zips | L 89-104 |
| Jan 21 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 54-72 |
| Jan 24 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 77-65 |
| Jan 28 | Northern Illinois Huskies | L 65-85 |
| Feb 4 | Ohio Bobcats | L 71-91 |
| Feb 7 | Texas State Bobcats | L 61-77 |
| Feb 12 | Toledo Rockets | L 79-90 |
| Feb 14 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 76-62 |
| Feb 18 | Akron Zips | L 73-90 |
| Feb 21 | Central Michigan Chippewas | L 70-83 |
| Feb 25 | Bowling Green Falcons | W 88-79 |
| Feb 27 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 67-69 |
| Mar 4 | Ball State Cardinals | L 71-74 |
| Mar 7 | Kent State Golden Flashes | L 78-86 |
ANALYTICS
-4.7
Pt Diff
L3
Streak
52.4%
SOS
#300
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2367
100.1
Adj O
110.8
Adj D
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MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
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- Bowling Green State Falcons
- Central Michigan Chippewas
- Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Kent State Golden Flashes
- Miami University (Ohio) Miami University (Ohio)
- Northern Illinois Huskies
- Ohio Bobcats
- University at Buffalo, the State University of New York University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
- Akron Zips
- Massachusetts Minutemen
- Toledo Rockets
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Michigan Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Western Michigan Men's Basketball compete in?
- Western Michigan Broncos Men's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Western Michigan play men's basketball home games?
- Western Michigan Men's Basketball plays home games at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI.
- Who is the head coach of Western Michigan Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Western Michigan Broncos Men's Basketball is Kahil Fennell.
- When was Western Michigan Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Western Michigan Men's Basketball is not currently available.