Battle Creek Central basketball coach steps down after 10 years

Durant Crum resigns as head coach of the Bearcats boys basketball team

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:25pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes in navy, green, and orange, conceptually representing the transition and uncertainty facing a high school basketball program after the departure of its longtime coach.The departure of longtime coach Durant Crum leaves Battle Creek Central's basketball program at a crossroads, requiring a new strategic vision.Battle Creek Today

After more than a decade leading the Battle Creek Central boys basketball team, head coach Durant Crum has announced his resignation. Crum has been the varsity head coach for the Bearcats for over 10 years, but has decided it's time to step aside and let someone else take over the program.

Why it matters

Crum's departure marks the end of an era for the Battle Creek Central basketball team, which he has guided for over a decade. His resignation will lead to a new era for the Bearcats program as they search for a new head coach to continue the team's success.

The details

Durant Crum cited his desire to step aside and let someone else lead the Battle Creek Central boys basketball team as the primary reason for his resignation after over 10 years as the varsity head coach. Crum has been with the Bearcats program for over a decade, helping to build the team into a consistent contender in the local high school basketball landscape.

  • Crum announced his resignation on April 13, 2026.

The players

Durant Crum

The former head coach of the Battle Creek Central boys basketball team, who has resigned after over 10 years leading the Bearcats program.

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What they’re saying

“It's my time to step aside and let someone else do it. I've been doing it quite a while,”

— Durant Crum, Former head coach, Battle Creek Central boys basketball

What’s next

Battle Creek Central will now begin the search for a new head coach to lead the boys basketball program going forward.

The takeaway

Crum's resignation marks the end of an era for the Battle Creek Central boys basketball team, as he has been the steady leader of the program for over a decade. His departure will usher in a new chapter for the Bearcats as they look to find a new head coach to continue the team's success.