Eastern Michigan University announced Sunday that basketball coach Stan Heath will step down from his position after five seasons leading the Eagles program.
The 61-year-old Heath, who grew up in Detroit and played for the Eagles as a student, compiled a 57-99 overall record during his tenure. This past season, Eastern Michigan struggled to a 10-21 overall record and went 4-14 in Mid-American Conference play.
“I appreciate the opportunity to coach at my alma mater,” Heath said. “I am disappointed for our fans and the Eastern community that we were not able to reach the level of success that is possible at EMU. I wish Eastern Michigan University the best going forward.”
Throughout his coaching career spanning more than two decades, Heath has accumulated a 266-306 record as a head coach. His previous stops included Kent State from 2001-02, Arkansas from 2002-07, and South Florida from 2007-14 before returning to Eastern Michigan in 2021.
Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee praised Heath’s dedication to the program and university community.
“We are grateful for Coach Heath’s commitment to this program, which spans five years as head coach and more than four decades as a student-athlete and proud alumnus of this University,” Wetherbee said. “He cares deeply about Eastern Michigan, and I wish him and his family the very best.”
The university will launch a nationwide search to find Heath’s replacement, according to Wetherbee.
