List of Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball head coaches

The following is a list of Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball head coaches. The Broncos have had 16 coaches in their 113-season history.[1] The heading coaching position is vacant following the 2025–26 seeason.

Through 2025–26 season

Tenure Coach Years Wins Losses Pct.
1913–1922 William H. Spaulding 9 77 43 .642
1922–1949 Buck Read 27 345 169 .671
1949–1952 William Perigo 3 41 27 .603
1952–1958 Joe Hoy 6 61 70 .466
1958–1966 Don Boven 8 75 112 .401
1966–1970 Sonny Means 4 38 57 .400
1970–1976 Eldon Miller 6 86 68 .558
1976–1979 Dick Shilts 3 28 56 .333
1979–1982 Les Wothke 3 42 41 .506
1982–1989 Vernon Payne 7 69 126 .354
1989–2000 Bob Donewald 11 152 154 .497
2000–2003 Robert McCullum 3 44 45 .494
2003–2020 Steve Hawkins 17 291 262 .526
2020–2022 Clayton Bates 2 13 39 .250
2022–2026 Dwayne Stephens 4 42 84 .333
2026–present
Totals 16 coaches 113 seasons 1404 1353 .509

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