Open The Coach’s Manual and on the first page, you’re certain to find this one: Don’t overlook an opponent. Any opponent.
That’s where Central Michigan men’s basketball coach Keno Davis is as he prepares his team for its nonconference finale, which is Friday (5:30 p.m.) at McGuirk Arena against Chicago State.
The Cougars are 4-11 and have lost seven of their last eight starts. They have an RPI of 261. The Chippewas are 9-3, having won five of their last six. They won a 106-103 shootout at Montana State nine days ago. Their RPI is 148.
CMU opens Mid-American Conference play on Tuesday, Jan.