"Saying thanks to (Izzo) for what I've learned and for our friendship isn't enough," Stephens said. Prior to Michigan State, Stephens was an assistant coach at Marquette from 1999 through 2003, helping lead Dwyane Wade and the Golden Eagles to a Final Four appearance in 2003. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Executive Assistant Sr. to the Director of Athletics, Senior Assoc AD, Senior Woman Administrator, Senior Assoc. This is the first head-coaching job for Stephens, a skilled recruiter who interviewed for the Western Michigan two years ago. He served on MSUs staff for 19 total seasons, and spent the last 10 years with the associate head coach title. The Sentinels were 0-6 in the postseason since joining the Michigan High School Athletic Association in 2015-16. Assistant Coach. Spartans associate head coach Dwayne Stephens has agreed to become the next head coach at Western Michigan after spending the past 19 seasons on Izzo's staff. You may consult this listing to find the privacy policy for each of the advertising partners of www.wmubroncos.com. Their record is 21. The official Women's Basketball Coach List for the Michigan State University Spartans. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team represents Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At Marquette, Stephens coached under former Michigan State assistant Tom Crean. Should we update, amend or make any changes to our privacy policy, those changes will be posted here. He went 37-32 with the Broncos over six seasons. KALAMAZOO, MI - A former Detroit Tigers relief pitcher is returning to Michigan for the next chapter of his coaching career. It will be the first head coaching position for the Stephens, 50,a Ferndale native who has been a candidate for multiple positions over the past two decades. By using our website, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. Ive spent nearly 20 years at Michigan State, working under a Hall of Fame Coach in Tom Izzo. The Cardinals' 405.1 yards per game ranked 54th in FBS, while their 27.2 points per game ranked 76th. Louisville head coach Chris Mack, center, instructs his team during a timeout in their game against Western Kentucky at the KFC Yum! With the win, the Broncos finish the season 8-23 overall and 4-14 in Mid-American Conference play. 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. AD for Administration, Academics and Compliance, Senior Director of Athletics Advancement Senior Assoc. 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. Stephens played for the Spartans from 1989-93, then joined the coaching staff in 2003 after a four-year stint as an assistant coach at Marquette under former Izzo assistant Tom Crean that included an appearance in the 2003 Final Four. Eastern Michigan's Stan Heath earns $375,000 a year. Juwan Howard. "His reputation as one of the nation's most elite recruiters and his experience in developing some of the world's finest basketball athletes separated him as one of the country's most outstanding basketball coaches. Western Michigan University Women's Basketball Athletic Scholarships Powered by 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 387-1000 https://wmich.edu/ Year Founded: 1903 Religious Affiliation: N/A College Type: Public , Urban Enrollment: 15063 (full time undergrad) Tuition In State: $13,434 Tuition Out of State: $16,768 Division: NCAA I Their combined record is 24. www.wmubroncos.com has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. WMU's win also eliminated the Chippewas from contention for the MAC Tournament, and dropped the visitors' record to 10-21 . I always thought hed be a terrific coach and he was able to grow and learn more during his time at Western Michigan. AD, Asst AD, Fan Engagement & Brand Advancement, Director of Broncos Empowered and Varsity W Club, Assistant Director of Creative Media, Bronco Productions, Coord, Athletic Insurance, Medical Insurance Claims, Director of Athletics Advancement Assistant AD, Associate Director Bronco Athletic Fund Assistant AD, Assistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Ends, Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Assistant Coach - Special Teams Coordinator, Director of Strategic Communications (FB, M/W TEN, GYM, GOLF), Associate Director of Strategic Communications (MBB, VB, BB), Strategic Communications Assistant (MSOC, WBB, SB), Assistant Director Strategic Communications (HK, WSOC, TF/XC), Asst Dir, Medical Services (MSOC, Spring M/WSOC), Associate Head Coach / Recruiting Coordinator. Stephens' salary at WMU matches what Central Michigan is paying Tony Barbee and exceeds what Eastern Michigan is paying Stan Heath ($375,000), both of whom were hired last year. This is one of the ways SportsRecruits can help. Washington makes $330,000 under the deal that expires at month's end. In his two seasons as head coach, Bates had just eight conference wins, going 8-23 overall this season. He also coached at Oakland for two seasons as an assistant under Greg Kampe as the Golden Grizzlies transitioned to Division I. Follow him on Twitter @chrissolari. The 2022-23 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team represents Western Michigan University in the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Kelley, 45,worked under three different WMU head coaches over four seasons in Kalamazoo, after being hired by Steve Hawkins in 2018. The Broncos finished the 2021-2022 season with a mark of just 8-23 overall, while going 4-16 in conference play. The Broncos returned the 2022 MAC Freshman of the Year in outfielder Dylan Nevar and a Second Team All-MAC first baseman Cade Sullivan. 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Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL - http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html. Zbikowski spent this past season serving. https://t.co/vL6kAbz3wy#LetsRide pic.twitter.com/Tk2epewK9c. Contact Graham Couch at gcouch@lsj.com. Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on www.wmubroncos.com. At Marquette, he worked under then-head coach Tom Crean, another former Spartans assistant who called WMU's selection of Stephens "an absolute home run hire." Bates, who has been with the program since 2000, served as an assistant under former coaches Robert McCullum and Steve. Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on www.wmubroncos.com. 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. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. "I am certain that our basketball program will inspire pride and excitement amongst the community and we are excited to introduce this new era of Bronco men's basketball to the Southwest Michigan community, and to our WMU friends nationwide," Bartholomae said. And so I want someone that's going to spend a lot of time with my guys, a lot of time.. 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. Tom Izzo and the MSU mens basketball program will have a vacancy to fill this offseason. 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. After he took the job following Hawkins' departure, the Broncos lost two star players to the transfer portal. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaches - Western Kentucky University Athletics Coaching Staff Support Staff 2023 Western Kentucky University. 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. "Dwayne is a terrific basketball coach and a great person, who will be a tremendous leader for their program and community. Full Bio. 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. He now takes over a WMU team that hasn't had a winning season since 2017-18, and hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 2014. UpdateThis Privacy Policy was last updated on: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019. 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The WBCA NCAA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll with teams' RECORDS THROUGH SUNDAY in parentheses, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, final ranking in last week's poll, and first-place votes received. 59. at Eastern Michigan. Dwayne has been more than ready to run his own program for a long time and I think Western Michigan is getting an all-star. "Dwayne has been more than ready to run his own program for a long time, and I think Western Michigan is getting an All-Star," Izzo said in a release. "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. That nearly doubles the deal for Bates, in terms of salary and years. Ben Stelzer. Ty Rodgers joined the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team ahead of the 2022-23 season as a consensus top-65 player in the country in the high school Class of 2022. 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He has coached a few All-Americans and several All-Conference players while at Michigan State. "From our earliest conversations, DJ rose to the top of an incredibly competitive candidate pool as the right choice to lead our men's basketball program to excellence," WMU athletic director Dan Bartholomae said in a statement. 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. 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.