Coaches No. 19 1975–76 record 25–3 (15–1 MAC) Assistant coach Dick Shilts | AP No. 10 | |
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The 1975–76 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team was a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college basketball team that played in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Broncos, 25–3 overall and 15–1 in the conference, won the MAC championship and reached the Sweet Sixteen of the 1976 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. They finished the season ranked No. 10 in the AP Poll and No. 19 in the UPI Poll.
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Season
The Broncos were featured in a Sports Illustrated article in the February 9, 1976, issue. After starting the season 16–0, the Broncos entered the AP Poll as the No. 17-ranked team. In the MAC showdown against Miami in Kalamazoo, a WMU record 10,519 fans attended the game.
NCAA Tournament
In the NCAA Tournament, Western Michigan defeated Virginia Tech 77–67 in overtime. They lost to No. 2-ranked Marquette in the Sweet Sixteen by 5 points, 62–57.
Roster
The following players were on the 1975–76 team:
The team was coached by Eldon Miller, along with assistant coaches Dick Shilts and Rich Walker.
Schedule
The Broncos finished the season 25–3 and first place in the MAC with a 15–1 record.
Statistics
The following table lists the individual player statistics for the season.