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Michael Lewis introductory press conference set for April 6
March 31, 2022 | Men's Basketball
Event begins at 11 a.m. ET inside the Shondell Practice Center
MUNCIE, Ind. – Michael Lewis is set to be formally introduced as Ball State's head men's basketball coach Wednesday, April 6. The introductory press conference is slated to begin at 11 a.m. ET inside the Dr. Don Shondell Practice Center.
The event is open to the public. Fans are encouraged to enter through Gate 1 of Worthen Arena, where they will be directed towards the practice center.
In addition, BallStateSports.com will offer a free, live broadcast of the press conference.
Lewis arrives in Muncie after a successful three-year run as an assistant coach at UCLA, which included a 68-30 record and two NCAA Tournament appearances. The Bruins made it to the Final Four in 2021 and the Sweet 16 in 2022.
The former Indiana University standout has spent 18 seasons as an assistant coach, which includes stops at Nebraska (2016-19), Butler (2011-16), Eastern Illinois (2005-11) and Stephen F. Austin (2004-05).
Lewis, who played at IU under head coach Bob Knight from 1996-2000, concluded his collegiate career as Indiana's all-time leader in career assists (545), which now ranks second in the program's record book.
The Jasper, Ind. native finished his high school career in 13th place on Indiana's all-time high school scoring list with 2,138 career points at Jasper High School and was named Gatorade State Player of the Year in 1996.
The event is open to the public. Fans are encouraged to enter through Gate 1 of Worthen Arena, where they will be directed towards the practice center.
In addition, BallStateSports.com will offer a free, live broadcast of the press conference.
Lewis arrives in Muncie after a successful three-year run as an assistant coach at UCLA, which included a 68-30 record and two NCAA Tournament appearances. The Bruins made it to the Final Four in 2021 and the Sweet 16 in 2022.
The former Indiana University standout has spent 18 seasons as an assistant coach, which includes stops at Nebraska (2016-19), Butler (2011-16), Eastern Illinois (2005-11) and Stephen F. Austin (2004-05).
Lewis, who played at IU under head coach Bob Knight from 1996-2000, concluded his collegiate career as Indiana's all-time leader in career assists (545), which now ranks second in the program's record book.
The Jasper, Ind. native finished his high school career in 13th place on Indiana's all-time high school scoring list with 2,138 career points at Jasper High School and was named Gatorade State Player of the Year in 1996.
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