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Ryan “Bones” Colpitts leaves basketball managerial legacy at Central Michigan

Besides players and coaches, one of the most well-known figures in the Central Michigan men’s basketball program is Ryan Colpitts.

Most would not recognize the last name Colpitts because he is known to all as "Bones."

In his fifth-year, Bones displayed excellent character to CMU head coach Keno Davis.

“We have tried to make sure the staff around the student athletes have good characters,” Davis said. “Bones is at the top of that list. He always has a great attitude and is all about the team.”

Throughout his career as a Chippewa manager, Bones’ most influential relationship was with former CMU guard Chris Fowler, who put up 16.