EDT 347 Bridget Shilts Wednesday Lab 3:30-4:45pm

History of Western Mens Basketball There have been 13 coaches since basketball started in There have been 13 coaches since basketball started in My father was an assistant coach from and head coach from here at WMU. My father was an assistant coach from and head coach from here at WMU.

Coach Bill Spaulding He started WMU Basketball in He started WMU Basketball in His record was 70 wins and 40 losses. His record was 70 wins and 40 losses. They did not play MAC teams during this era. They stuck mostly with smaller schools or even high school teams. They did not play MAC teams during this era. They stuck mostly with smaller schools or even high school teams. He coached some very fine athletes. He coached some very fine athletes. bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=3&ti=1,3&Search_Arg=C oach+Bill+Spaulding&SL=Submit%26LOCA%3D WMU+Archives+and+Regional+History%7C5&S earch_Code=FT*&PID=13377&CNT=25&SEQ= &SID=1 bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=3&ti=1,3&Search_Arg=C oach+Bill+Spaulding&SL=Submit%26LOCA%3D WMU+Archives+and+Regional+History%7C5&S earch_Code=FT*&PID=13377&CNT=25&SEQ= &SID=1

Coach Herbert Buck Read Graduated from Kalamzoo Central High School. Graduated from Kalamzoo Central High School. Took over in inventing what we now know to be the fast-break in basketball. Took over in inventing what we now know to be the fast-break in basketball. Read Field house was named in his honor. Read Field house was named in his honor. His record was 351 wins and 171 losses. His record was 351 wins and 171 losses. He left a record that will probably never be beaten at WMU. He left a record that will probably never be beaten at WMU. Recognized as one of the best basketball coaches in the nation. Recognized as one of the best basketball coaches in the nation.

Coach Bill Perigo Followed the great Read coach from Followed the great Read coach from He had a record of 41 wins and 27 losses. He had a record of 41 wins and 27 losses. His team broke the record of points scored in a game from 93 to 94 against Miami. His team broke the record of points scored in a game from 93 to 94 against Miami. Coached the first team the tie for first place in the Mid-American Conference. Coached the first team the tie for first place in the Mid-American Conference.

Coach Joy Hoy Was a basketball and football player at WMU. Was a basketball and football player at WMU. Replaced Perigo in 1952 and coached till Replaced Perigo in 1952 and coached till His record was 58 wins and 71 losses. His record was 58 wins and 71 losses. Left WMU coaching staff to study for doctoral degree at Indiana University, then returned as Athletic Director. Left WMU coaching staff to study for doctoral degree at Indiana University, then returned as Athletic Director. Coached in the new Read Field house that seated 10,000. Coached in the new Read Field house that seated 10, Sports/Basketball.GIF

Coach Don Boven Played at WMU during the 40s. Played at WMU during the 40s. Played professional basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks and returned to coach at WMU in Played professional basketball for the Milwaukee Bucks and returned to coach at WMU in He coached from having a record of 76 wins and 112 losses. He coached from having a record of 76 wins and 112 losses. In Read Field house held a dedication during halftime of this year. The basketball team was labeled most exciting for Bronco history. In Read Field house held a dedication during halftime of this year. The basketball team was labeled most exciting for Bronco history. Many all-time players performed under coach Boven. Many all-time players performed under coach Boven. ks&c=&Submit=Submit

Coach Sonny Means Was coach from with a record of 38 wins and 57 losses. Was coach from with a record of 38 wins and 57 losses. He was a graduate of MSU. He was a graduate of MSU. He had the pleasure to coach two All-Americans during his time here: Reggie Laefield and Gene Ford. He had the pleasure to coach two All-Americans during his time here: Reggie Laefield and Gene Ford. e.cfm?dept_id=2304&store_id=193

Coach Eldon Miller Started his career in 1970 to My father came with him as his assistant; Dick Shilts. Started his career in 1970 to My father came with him as his assistant; Dick Shilts. Coached the greatest team ever at WMU in Won the MAC championship. Coached the greatest team ever at WMU in Won the MAC championship. They went to the NCAA tournament and won the first round, then lost the second round to Marquette who ended up winning the national title. They went to the NCAA tournament and won the first round, then lost the second round to Marquette who ended up winning the national title. Miller left WMU with a record of 86 wins and 68 losses. Miller left WMU with a record of 86 wins and 68 losses. He went to Ohio State to coach then to Northern Iowa where he is at currently as the athletic director and basketball coach. He went to Ohio State to coach then to Northern Iowa where he is at currently as the athletic director and basketball coach. /pages/mbb/98millerbio.asp

Coach Dick Shilts Just happens to be my father. He took over the position from Coach Miller. Just happens to be my father. He took over the position from Coach Miller. He coached from with a record of 28 wins and 56 losses. He coached from with a record of 28 wins and 56 losses. His first season was his best. They packed the house at Notre Dame beating Toledo in His first season was his best. They packed the house at Notre Dame beating Toledo in Faced one of the toughest schedules ever played at WMU. Faced one of the toughest schedules ever played at WMU. He is currently in his 25 th year at Kalamazoo Valley where he is Athletic Director, Mens Basketball coach, and Golf Coach. He is currently in his 25 th year at Kalamazoo Valley where he is Athletic Director, Mens Basketball coach, and Golf Coach.

Coach Les Wothke Started his career at WMU in 1979 till 82. Started his career at WMU in 1979 till 82. His record was 42 wins and 41 losses. His record was 42 wins and 41 losses. Came from Winona University in Wisconsin. Came from Winona University in Wisconsin. His 1981 team were Co- Champions of the MAC. His 1981 team were Co- Champions of the MAC. He left to become head coach of U.S. Military Academy. He left to become head coach of U.S. Military Academy. basketballs.jpg

Coach Vernon Payne Coached from with a record of 69 wins and 126 losses. Coached from with a record of 69 wins and 126 losses. He played on a championship basketball team for Bobby Knight. He played on a championship basketball team for Bobby Knight. He remains at WMU as the University Recreation Programs and Facilities. He remains at WMU as the University Recreation Programs and Facilities.

Coach Bob Donewald Coached from with a record of 151 wins and 155 losses. Coached from with a record of 151 wins and 155 losses. Had one of the only teams invited to play in the National Invitation Tournament. Where they lost to Notre Dame. Had one of the only teams invited to play in the National Invitation Tournament. Where they lost to Notre Dame. The second team ever in the NCAA tournament. Lost in the second round to Stanford, who went on to the final four. The second team ever in the NCAA tournament. Lost in the second round to Stanford, who went on to the final four. Had ten straight non-losing seasons. Had ten straight non-losing seasons. He coached current NBA player, Ben Handlogten of the Utah Jazz. He coached current NBA player, Ben Handlogten of the Utah Jazz. ben_handlogten.jpg

Coach Robert McCullum Coached from , with a record of 44 wins and 45 losses Coached from , with a record of 44 wins and 45 losses In 2003 won 20 games, only the third coach to have won 20 games in a season. This team went to the 2 nd round of the NIT. In 2003 won 20 games, only the third coach to have won 20 games in a season. This team went to the 2 nd round of the NIT. WMU was his first head coaching position in the NCAA. WMU was his first head coaching position in the NCAA. athletics/Sports/mensbskball/staff/ robert_mccullum.htm

Coach Steve Hawkins 2004 season is his first at Western season is his first at Western. WMU is his first Div I head coaching position. Was an assistant at WMU for 3 years, and was head coach at Quincy University (Div II) where he would 137 games in 9 years. WMU is his first Div I head coaching position. Was an assistant at WMU for 3 years, and was head coach at Quincy University (Div II) where he would 137 games in 9 years. Achieved 12 wins at Western faster than any other coach. Achieved 12 wins at Western faster than any other coach. basketball/men/roster_hawkins.ht ml

Question??? Who was the coach during and what was his record? Who was the coach during and what was his record? –Sonny Means, record 38 wins 57 losses Sonny Means, record 38 wins 57 lossesSonny Means, record 38 wins 57 losses –Bob Donewald, record 151 wins 155 losses Bob Donewald, record 151 wins 155 lossesBob Donewald, record 151 wins 155 losses –Dick Shilts, record 28 wins 56 losses Dick Shilts, record 28 wins 56 lossesDick Shilts, record 28 wins 56 losses –Les Wothke, Record 42 wins 41 losses Les Wothke, Record 42 wins 41 lossesLes Wothke, Record 42 wins 41 losses

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Bio Information Currently a Elementary Education major here at WMU. Currently a Elementary Education major here at WMU. Coaches womens basketball at Hackett Catholic Central High School. Coaches womens basketball at Hackett Catholic Central High School. Hope to graduate in the Fall of Hope to graduate in the Fall of 2005.

Sources Slaughter, Thomas C. (1996) Go.Broncos! The History of Western Michigan Universitys Athletics. Kalamazoo, Michigan. Pp Slaughter, Thomas C. (1996) Go.Broncos! The History of Western Michigan Universitys Athletics. Kalamazoo, Michigan. Pp