Ball State University Athletics
Hall of Fame

Branch McCracken
- Induction:
- 1976
McCracken served as Ball State University’s head basketball coach from 1930 through 1938, accumulating a record of 87 wins and 57 losses. His final BSU team posted a 17-4 record for a .810 winning percentage, the best in the school’s history.
Â
He went on to Indiana University, where he directed the Hoosiers to a record of 364 wins and 174 losses, two national titles, three outright Big Ten titles and a share of another league championship.
Â
Â
He went on to Indiana University, where he directed the Hoosiers to a record of 364 wins and 174 losses, two national titles, three outright Big Ten titles and a share of another league championship.
Â
Football // Spring Game Interviews
Tuesday, April 21
2026 Chirpies: LIVE
Tuesday, April 21
Women's Basketball // reBuilt Different Episode 3 featuring Aniss Tagayi
Monday, April 20
Football // Mic'd Up with Carson Holmer
Friday, April 17



