Central Michigan made it official and introduced Kentucky staffer Tony Barbee yesterday to the public as their 21st men’s head basketball coach.
The 49-year-old coach met with the media in Mount Pleasant, Mich., to talk about his new job and what the former UTEP and Auburn head coach will provide the Chippewa program.
“I’m extremely honored and humbled and proud to be the new men’s basketball coach here at Central Michigan University,” said Barbee. “My family and I cannot be more excited for this opportunity.”
The head coach takes over a program that went 7-16 last year with a 3-13 conference record.