| Sport(s) | Men's basketball |
|---|---|
| Current position | |
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Western Michigan |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1922–49 | Western Michigan |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 345–169 (.671) |
Herbert W. "Buck" Read was the head basketball coach for Western Michigan University from 1922 through 1949. During those 27 season, Reed compiled a 345–169 record (.671).
Read was honored at Western Michigan University by having the basketball arena, Read Fieldhouse, named after him.