WMU Basketball Schedule: What to Expect

The WMU Basketball Schedule is out and we’ve got all the details on what to expect this season. Check it out!

Outline of the season

While the nonconference slate for the upcoming WMU Basketball season has not yet been announced, it’s never too early to start thinking about what to expect in 2020-21.

The Broncos are coming off a 2019-20 campaign in which they went 15-17 overall and 8-10 in MAC play, finishing in seventh place in the Conference Standings They lost to Bowling Green in the first round of the MAC Tournament.

Looking ahead to next season, WMU will have some Key Players to replace, including leading scorer and rebounder Brandon Johnson, who graduated. The Broncos will also be without point guard Michael Flowers, who opted to transfer after last season.

Assuming there are no further departures from the program, WMU will have 11 scholarship players for 2020-21. That includes five players who redshirted last season: Jaredbool Zimmons, Josh Davis, Kellan Grady Jayvon Graves and Josh Hauswirth.

The team’s returning scholarship players are senior forwards Seth Dugan and Reggie Johnson; junior forward Titus Wright; sophomore forward Danny Pippen; and sophomore guards Jace Owens and Marcus Weathers.

With that said, here’s a look at what the WMU Basketball Schedule could look like for 2020-21:

Game-by-game analysis

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team will have their first game on Tuesday, November 5th against Gonzaga University. Here is a game-by-game analysis of what to expect for the rest of the season:

Gonzaga: The Bulldogs are a tough team, but the Broncos have a good chance of making this game close. If they can keep it close, they have a chance of pulling off the upset.

Portland State: The Vikings are a middle-of-the-road team, but they’re beatable. The Broncos should be able to take care of business and get a win here.

Texas A&M: This is going to be a tough one. The Aggies are a good team, but the Broncos have been known to step up and surprise people in these types of games. It’s going to be a close one, but the Broncos could pull off the upset.

Wyoming: The Cowboys are a solid team, but they’re beatable. The Broncos should be able to take care of business and get a win here.

Key matchups

The WMU men’s Basketball team will face a number of tough opponents this season. Here are some of the key matchups to watch out for:

– Jan. 9 at Northern Illinois The Huskies are one of the best teams in the Mid-American Conference and will be a tough test for the Broncos.
– Jan. 13 vs. Kent State The Golden Flashes are another dangerous team in the MAC and Kent State always gives WMU a tough game.
– Jan. 16 at Toledo: The Rockets are one of the top teams in the conference and will be a tough road test for WMU.
– Feb. 6 vs. Eastern Michigan The Eagles are one of the worst teams in the conference, but they always seem to give WMU a tough time.

Players to watch

In just his second season with the Broncos, guard Thomas Wilder has already established himself as one of the best players in the Mid-American Conference. The 6-foot-3 junior from Detroit was named first-team All-MAC last season after averaging 17.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game He’ll be the focal point of WMU’s offense again this season, and he should be one of the top scorers in the conference once again.

Fellow guard Josh McFolley will also be an important piece for the Broncos this season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore averaged 9.5 points and 2.7 assists per game last season, and he’ll be looked to as a secondary scorer and playmaker behind Wilder.

Forward Tucker Haymond is another player to keep an eye on for WMU this season. The 6-foot-6 senior averaged 8.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game last season, and he’ll be counted on to provide a boost in both scoring and rebounding this year.

X-factors

In order to have a successful season there are a few x-factors that need to go the Broncos’ way.

Firstly, star player Drew Gabbard needs to stay healthy. Gabbard missed the majority of last season with an ankle injury, and his absence was felt by the team. If Gabbard can stay on the court, he will provide much-needed leadership and scoring.

Secondly, the team’s young players need to step up and provide consistent production. Players like Jayvon Graves and Josh McFolley showed flashes of greatness last season, but they need to be more consistent if the team wants to compete at a high level.

Lastly, Head Coach Steve Hawkins needs to make some adjustments to his rotation. Some of his players, like Thomas Wilder, did not see the floor as much as they should have last season. If Hawkins can find a way to get everyone involved, it will make a huge difference for the team.

Best and worst case scenarios

The Western Michigan basketball team has a new head coach Tim Marshall. With a new regime, comes a new schedule. Here is a breakdown of the games and what to expect from the team.

Best case scenario: The team gels quickly under Marshall and competes for a spot in the conference tournament

Worst case scenario: The team struggles to adapt to Marshall’s style of play and ends up near the bottom of the conference standings.

Predictions

It’s hard to ignore the amount of excitement that surrounds the upcoming WMU Basketball Schedule As the Broncos approach their first season in the MAC, many are wondering what to expect. Here are some predictions for how the team will fare.

The Broncos have a lot of potential and are expected to do well in their first season in the MAC. The team is young but has some talented players that could help them make a run at the conference title The schedule is tough, but if they can play to their potential, they should be in contention for a spot in the NCAA tournament

Post-season outlook

The Western Michigan University men’s Basketball team is wrapping up its regular season and preparing for the post-season. The Broncos are currently 21-9 overall and 11-6 in the Mid-American Conference. They are tied for second place in the MAC West Division with Toledo and are just a half-game behind first-place Northern Illinois

WMU will close out the regular season with a Home game against Eastern Michigan on Friday, March 8 and a road game at Bowling Green on Sunday, March 10. The Broncos will then compete in the MAC Tournament, which will be held March 13-16 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

As the No. 2 seed in the MAC West, WMU will have a bye in the first round of the tournament and will take on the winner of the game between No. 7 seed Central Michigan and No. 10 seed Northern Kentucky in the second round on Thursday, March 14 at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET.

The Bronco men’s basketball team has not won a MAC Tournament Championship since 2014, when they defeated Toledo 92-73 in the title game. They will be looking to end that drought this year and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament

How to follow the team

If you’re a fan of the Western Michigan University basketball team you may be wondering how to follow the team this season. Here is a brief guide to the team’s schedule, including where to find game coverage and highlights.

The WMU basketball team will play its first game on November 5th against Oakland University The game will be broadcast on ESPN3. For subsequent games, coverage information can be found on the WMU athletics website.

Highlights from each game will be available on the WMU athletics YouTube channel You can also follow along with live updates on Twitter by following @WMU_Basketball.

Takeaways

1. The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team released its schedule yesterday and there are a few things that stand out.
2. First, the broncos will open their season on the road against Purdue on November 5th.
3. Second, they will have a tough stretch in mid-January where they will play 4 of 5 games on the road, including 3 straight against conference opponents.
4. Third, they will end their Regular Season at home against Akron on March 3rd.
5. Finally, the broncos will have 17 home games and 16 away games this season.