| Father-Son Relationships Featured on ESPN.com |
| Posted: 7/28/2010 7:53:23 PM |
Courtesy: Kyle Kelley/CMU Athletics Release: 07/28/2010
ORLANDO, FLA -- The Central Michigan men's basketball program is currently featured as the top story on espn.com's college basketball page.
Head Coach Ernie Zeigler sat down with Andy Katz at the ESPN World Wide Sports Complex in Disney World to discuss his relationship with his son and incoming freshman Trey Zeigler.
Zeigler discussed the recruiting process for both him and his son and the impact that Trey will have on CMU's program.
The University of Detroit's Ray McCallum Sr. and Ray McCallum Jr. were also featured in the article, as Ray Jr. will also play for this father this upcoming season.
The two teams will face off on December 18 in Mount Pleasant, Mich., at the CMU Events Center.
The entire interview will air as part of ESPN's college basketball preview in October.
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| Simpson Inks Professional Contract With British Basketball League Team |
| Posted: 7/28/2010 5:55:46 PM |
Former Golden Flash to play for the same European squad as Geno Ford
Courtesy: Kent State Athletic Communications
KENT, Ohio – Anthony Simpson will be taking his high flying, sharpshooting talents across the pond next season. Simpson, the 2010 Mid-American Conference ‘Sixth-man’ of the Year, has signed a professional contract with the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League.
A native of Rockford, Ill., Simpson helped lead the Golden Flashes a MAC Championship and |
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| Former Chippewas Sign Overseas |
| Posted: 7/26/2010 9:41:12 PM |
Courtesy: Kyle Kelley/CMU Athletics Release: 07/26/2010
Former Chippewa Chris Kellermann drives to the basket against Chicago State during the 2009-10 season. Kellermann will continue his playing career with BBC Heffingen-Luxembourg of the Diekirch League in 2010-11.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Two former Central Michigan University men’s basketball players have signed contracts to continue their careers professionally overseas.
Chris Kellermann (Belleville, Ill.) has si |
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| Lawson Signs Contract to Play in Germany |
| Posted: 7/23/2010 9:35:38 PM |
Courtesy: Matt Holmes, associate director of athletic media relations Release: 07/23/2010
KALAMAZOO -- Former Western Michigan men's basketball center Donald Lawson has agreed to a contract to play next season in Germany for Chemnitz.
Chemnitz most recently employed former Bronco Stane's Bufford last season. Bufford averaged 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds. 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals, while being named to the Bundesliga Pro A All-Defensive Team.
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| Chippewas Team Up With MCC |
| Posted: 7/21/2010 7:58:46 AM |
Courtesy: Kyle Kelley/CMU Athletics
Freshman Jevon Harden gives defensive instruction during a basketball clinic for youths at the Midland Community Center last week.
The Central Michigan men’s basketball program has teamed up with the Midland Community Center for a yearlong partnership.
The Junior Chippewas program kicked off last week in Midland, Mich., with players and coaches hosting a four-day clinic for boys and girls of grades 4-8.
"These clinics were the fi |
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| Ron Oliver Named Ball State's Director Of Basketball Operations |
| Posted: 7/15/2010 7:38:40 PM |
Courtesy: Ball State Athletics
MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State men’s basketball head coach Billy Taylor announced the hiring of Ron Oliver as director of basketball operations Thursday afternoon. Oliver brings 10 years of experience working at the NBA level with the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors. He replaces Mitch Gilfillan who was promoted to assistant coach on Taylor’s staff.
“We are excited to have Ron join our Ball State family,” Ta |
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