Central Michigan University Athletics

Central Michigan Basketball Coaches Radio Show Kicks Off Dec. 11
12/5/2025 8:31:00 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 Thursday (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 four events in the 2025-26 season will occur on the following dates: Dec. 11 (Thu.), 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, 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 upcoming event are to be determined.
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Both squads have one contest each on Sunday (Dec. 7) prior to the first show: the Chippewa women visit No. 17 Kentucky for a noon tip in Lexington, Ky.; the CMU men travel to Saint Louis for a 3 p.m. ET showdown.
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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 four events in the 2025-26 season will occur on the following dates: Dec. 11 (Thu.), 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, 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 upcoming event are to be determined.
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Both squads have one contest each on Sunday (Dec. 7) prior to the first show: the Chippewa women visit No. 17 Kentucky for a noon tip in Lexington, Ky.; the CMU men travel to Saint Louis for a 3 p.m. ET showdown.
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