Jim Hinga (1984) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

Jim Hinga

Jim Hinga

Induction:
1984

Hinga, a 1983 inductee into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, served 14 years as Ball State’s head basketball coach, the longest in the university’s history. The Cardinals’ hardwood mentor from 1954 to 1968, Hinga led the1956-57 squad to a 19-8 record and the1963-64 team to a 17-8 mark. Hinga was the only commissioner the Indiana Collegiate Conference ever had and became the commissioner of the Heartland Collegiate Conference.

Track and Field // MAC Championship Promo: President Mearns and Alana Springer

Tuesday, May 12

This Week in Ball State Sports // Mick Tidrow and Jeff Mitchell wrap up the academic year

Thursday, May 07

Sports Link: Senior Salute

Monday, May 04

Men's Volleyball // NCAA Regional Final Press Conference

Sunday, May 03

Brayden Huebner in a Ball State baseball uniform in the outfield

Baseball Completes Series Sweep of Bowling Green; Cardinals will be No. 6 Seed in Next Week's MAC Tourney

Friday, May 15

Kendra Keesling, Kenli Nettles pose atop the podium after scoring in the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Heptathlon

Nettles Soars to MAC Heptathlon Title, Keesling Multiple PRs Enough to Claim Podium

Friday, May 15

Owen Quinn in a black Ball State baseball uniform throwing a pitch

Baseball Secures MAC Tournament Berth with 6-3 Win vs Bowling Green; Friday to Now Feature Doubleheader Starting at Noon

Thursday, May 14

Kenli Nettles, 2026 MAC Outdoor Championships

Record-Setting First Day Has Nettles Leading Heptathlon at 2026 MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Thursday, May 14