Back to the Western Michigan Broncos Newsfeed

Men’s Basketball to Play in Emerald Coast Classic in November

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Announced on Thursday, the Western Michigan men's basketball team will participate in the fifth annual Emerald Coast Classic, presented by Global Sports, Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 23-24.

All games will be played at The Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Fla.

Joining the Broncos in the eight-team tournament includes NCAA Tournament participants Cincinnati and North Carolina Central along with Baylor, George Mason, Mississippi, Southern and Nicholls State.

Last season, Cincinnati posted a 31-5 record and was ranked No. 12 in the final USA Today Coaches poll. The Bearcats as a No.