Central Michigan basketball team is a collegiate basketball team representing Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The team competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and has a rich history of success in the conference. The team has won two MAC regular-season championships and two MAC tournament championships. The team plays its home games at McGuirk Arena, which has a seating capacity of 5,300. The team is known for its fast-paced, high-scoring offense and aggressive defense. The team's mascot is a Chippewa, which is a Native American tribe that once inhabited the Great Lakes region. The team has a dedicated fan base and is a source of pride for the university and the surrounding community.