Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan Basketball Coaches Radio Show Kicks Off Tonight, 6 p.m.
12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
Catch CMU Basketball head coaches Kristin Haynie and Andy Bronkema live from Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — The first of four editions of the 2025-26 Central Michigan Basketball Coaches Radio Show airs tonight (Dec. 11) at a new time this season, 6 p.m. ET.
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Presented by Fabiano Brothers, the hour-long show hosted at Soaring Eagle Casino will feature head women's coach Kristin Haynie (6-6:30 p.m.) and head men's coach Andy Bronkema (6:30-7 p.m.), along with player guests.
The remaining dates in the 2025-26 season are: Jan. 8 (Thu.), Feb. 5 (Thu.) and March 2 (Mon.), all starting at 6 p.m. ET.Â
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The show will take place at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge (located at the back of the main floor). Admission is free for all. Fans who cannot make it out to see the show live can listen live on CMUChippewas.com (linked in this release), through the CMU Athletics app, or tuning in to 98.5 FM WUPS.
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Hosted by Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa, both coaches will provide an inside look at their respective teams, break down upcoming opponents, and discuss the Chippewa's performance in their previous games.
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Player guests for the first show will be women's sophomore forward Ayanna-Sarai Darrington (Lexington, Ky. / Frederick Douglass) and men's senior center Nathan Claerbaut (Zeeland, Mich. / East).
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The CMU men (3-6) return to action Saturday (Dec. 13; Noon ET) at Stony Brook, then host Olivet Wednesday night (Dec. 17; 7 p.m. ET). The CMU women remain idle until Wednesday night's visit to Valparaiso, also a 7 p.m. ET tip.
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Presented by Fabiano Brothers, the hour-long show hosted at Soaring Eagle Casino will feature head women's coach Kristin Haynie (6-6:30 p.m.) and head men's coach Andy Bronkema (6:30-7 p.m.), along with player guests.
The remaining dates in the 2025-26 season are: Jan. 8 (Thu.), Feb. 5 (Thu.) and March 2 (Mon.), all starting at 6 p.m. ET.Â
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The show will take place at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge (located at the back of the main floor). Admission is free for all. Fans who cannot make it out to see the show live can listen live on CMUChippewas.com (linked in this release), through the CMU Athletics app, or tuning in to 98.5 FM WUPS.
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Hosted by Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa, both coaches will provide an inside look at their respective teams, break down upcoming opponents, and discuss the Chippewa's performance in their previous games.
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Player guests for the first show will be women's sophomore forward Ayanna-Sarai Darrington (Lexington, Ky. / Frederick Douglass) and men's senior center Nathan Claerbaut (Zeeland, Mich. / East).
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The CMU men (3-6) return to action Saturday (Dec. 13; Noon ET) at Stony Brook, then host Olivet Wednesday night (Dec. 17; 7 p.m. ET). The CMU women remain idle until Wednesday night's visit to Valparaiso, also a 7 p.m. ET tip.
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