Central Michigan's Kevin McKay (20) grabs a rebound ahead of Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's Dontay Caruthers, right, drives past Central Michigan's Matt Beachler during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's Jeremy Harris (2) passes against Central Michigan's Kevin McKay (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) drives past Central Michigan's Kevin McKay (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Central Michigan's Shawn Roundtree, left, drives past Buffalo's Jayvon Graves during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 85-81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's Dontay Caruthers (22) drives to the basket between Central Michigan's Larry Austin Jr. (0) and Robert Montgomery (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 85-81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) drives past Central Michigan's Kevin McKay (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 85-81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's Jayvon Graves, right, and Central Michigan's Romelo Burrell reach for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 85-81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's Davonta Jordan (4) drives to the basket against Central Michigan's David DiLeo (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 85-81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's Nick Perkins (33) drives past Central Michigan's David DiLeo (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's Davonta Jordan (4) drives past Central Michigan's Larry Austin Jr. (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 85-81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buffalo's Davonta Jordan, left, Central Michigan's Larry Austin Jr., center, and Buffalo's Dontay Caruthers reach for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 85-81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Central Michigan coach Keno Davis yells instructions to players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Buffalo in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Central Michigan's Larry Austin Jr. (0) drives to the basket against Buffalo's Davonta Jordan (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Cleveland. Buffalo won 85-81. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

FILE - In this March 15, 2019, file photo, Buffalo's Dontay Caruthers (22) looks to pass as Central Michigan's Dallas Morgan (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament in Cleveland. The Mid-American Conference is eliminating postseason tournaments in eight sports, including baseball and softball, and men's and women's basketball are among nine sports that will have postseasons scaled back. The MAC's announced the cost-cutting move Tuesday in response to the financial crisis being brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

FILE - Central Michigan coach Keno Davis yells instructions to players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Buffalo in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament in Cleveland, in this Friday, March 15, 2019, file photo. Central Michigan has fired men's basketball coach Keno Davis after nine years at the helm. CMU announced the move Monday, April 5, 2021. The Chippewas went 142-143 under Davis and did not make the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)