Western Michigan didn't go far to find its next men's basketball coach.
Dwayne Stephens, who's been on Tom Izzo's staff at Michigan State for nearly two decades, has accepted the job at Western Michigan, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract wasn't signed by both parties. An official announcement is expected Monday afternoon.
Stephens replaces Clayton Bates, who was fired this spring after the second year of a three-year deal.
Stephens' contract is expected to nearly double that of Bates, in terms of salary and years.