Central Michigan coach Andy Bronkema, shown while coaching Ferris State in 2022, was placed on leave on Thursday. (Photo | Lenny Padilla).
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Central Michigan University has placed men’s basketball coach Andy Bronkema on leave.
It was announced on the school’s athletic site on Thursday evening.
CMU Athletic Director Amy Folan said Associate Coach Raymoan McAfee take over in the interim.
There was no reason given for the move.
"Since joining our program in April 2025, Coach McAfee has built strong relationships with our student-athletes and brings deep experience developing student-athletes and preparing champions and I have full confidence that our team is in good hands under his leadership," Folan said in a statement on the CMU website. "I am also confident that our incredibly passionate CMU Chippewa fans will continue to support the young men in our program.”
Bronkema is in his second season as coach at Central Michigan. The team was 10-21 last season. He previously coach Ferris State University, where he led the team to the Division II National Championship in 2018.
One CMU player contacted for this story said he hasn’t been told why Bronkema was placed on leave.