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Ball State Adds Zane Doughty, Joey Brown to 2023 Recruiting Class
April 17, 2023 | Men's Basketball
MUNCIE, Ind. – Head Coach Michael Lewis and the Ball State men's basketball team announced the addition of Zane Doughty and Joey Brown to the 2023 recruiting class on Monday.
Zane Doughty
Indianapolis, Indiana | Ben Davis | Center
Doughty is a Ben Davis graduate and will enter his first year of eligibility. He was a 2023 Indiana Mr. Basketball Finalist, a 2022-23 Indiana All-Star, the 2022-23 Marion County Player of the Year, a 2022-23 AP First Team All-State selection, and a 2021-22 Core Junior All-Star honoree. He led Ben Davis to a 2023 IHSAA 4A State Championship and a perfect 33-0 record, with no other team in state history going 33-0 in 113 seasons. He holds the single season record at Ben Davis with 319 rebounds and is the program's career leader in rebounding. He also ranks seventh in school history with 103 free throws made in a season.
Doughty recorded a game-high 20 points on 10-of-13 shooting with three rebounds in the 4A State Championship. He produced 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks against Carmel. As a senior, he averaged 13.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks. He finished the season shooting 61.1 percent from the field. For his career, he tallied 947 points, brought down 812 rebounds, and blocked 251 shots.
Head Coach Michael Lewis on Zane
"We're very excited to add Zane to our program. He brings a level of toughness and competitiveness which will help elevate our team. As the best player on the best team in the state, helping Ben Davis to a 33-0 record and a state championship, you know he understands what it takes to win. For us, he will provide size and rebounding, while he continues to develop his offensive game. He didn't begin playing basketball until junior high, so his rate of development is high. He's an outstanding person and the thing I love most about him is he's not scared of competition."
Zane on why he chose Ball State
"I chose Ball State because they've shown and expressed they want me to play for them as much as I want to play for them. They've shown how much they care about my future as well."
Joey Brown
Indianapolis, Indiana | North Central | Guard
Brown is a North Central graduate and will be entering his first year of eligibility with Ball State. He was a 2021-22 Red Group Junior All-Star. He led North Central with 13 points in a win over Crispus Attucks during his senior campaign. During his junior season, he averaged 13.2 points, collected 6.2 rebounds, dished out 2.3 assists, and had 1.0 steals a contest. In 2021-22, he hit the game-winning free throw to defeat Ben Davis, 74-73, in the Marion County Championship.
Head Coach Michael Lewis on Joey
"We're very excited about the potential that Joey brings to our program. When you look at Joey, he has a lot of ability and a high ceiling. As he continues to devote himself to the weight room and skill development, he can evolve into a really good player here at Ball State. He's a bigger and longer wing player that has a ton of versatility at both ends of the floor. We're excited about his future."
Joey on why he chose Ball State
"After meeting with Coach Lewis and Coach Meeks, I felt like they really wanted me here. I believe the vision they have for me is the same vision I have for myself. They want to make me better on and off the court. Secondly, my biggest fans are my family and they've been very supportive since I was playing at the YMCA. I feel like Muncie is far enough away to say I'm gone but close enough that they can get here and be part of the Cardinal family. Finally, I think Muncie is the perfect college town. The residents are very supportive of Ball State. I feel that I can thrive as a student as well as an athlete. BSU offers a number of resources to support students. I think that I can be successful here. I am excited to be Ball State bound, and to become a Cardinal, Chirp Chirp!"
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Zane Doughty
Indianapolis, Indiana | Ben Davis | Center
Doughty is a Ben Davis graduate and will enter his first year of eligibility. He was a 2023 Indiana Mr. Basketball Finalist, a 2022-23 Indiana All-Star, the 2022-23 Marion County Player of the Year, a 2022-23 AP First Team All-State selection, and a 2021-22 Core Junior All-Star honoree. He led Ben Davis to a 2023 IHSAA 4A State Championship and a perfect 33-0 record, with no other team in state history going 33-0 in 113 seasons. He holds the single season record at Ben Davis with 319 rebounds and is the program's career leader in rebounding. He also ranks seventh in school history with 103 free throws made in a season.
Doughty recorded a game-high 20 points on 10-of-13 shooting with three rebounds in the 4A State Championship. He produced 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks against Carmel. As a senior, he averaged 13.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks. He finished the season shooting 61.1 percent from the field. For his career, he tallied 947 points, brought down 812 rebounds, and blocked 251 shots.
Head Coach Michael Lewis on Zane
"We're very excited to add Zane to our program. He brings a level of toughness and competitiveness which will help elevate our team. As the best player on the best team in the state, helping Ben Davis to a 33-0 record and a state championship, you know he understands what it takes to win. For us, he will provide size and rebounding, while he continues to develop his offensive game. He didn't begin playing basketball until junior high, so his rate of development is high. He's an outstanding person and the thing I love most about him is he's not scared of competition."
Zane on why he chose Ball State
"I chose Ball State because they've shown and expressed they want me to play for them as much as I want to play for them. They've shown how much they care about my future as well."
Joey Brown
Indianapolis, Indiana | North Central | Guard
Brown is a North Central graduate and will be entering his first year of eligibility with Ball State. He was a 2021-22 Red Group Junior All-Star. He led North Central with 13 points in a win over Crispus Attucks during his senior campaign. During his junior season, he averaged 13.2 points, collected 6.2 rebounds, dished out 2.3 assists, and had 1.0 steals a contest. In 2021-22, he hit the game-winning free throw to defeat Ben Davis, 74-73, in the Marion County Championship.
Head Coach Michael Lewis on Joey
"We're very excited about the potential that Joey brings to our program. When you look at Joey, he has a lot of ability and a high ceiling. As he continues to devote himself to the weight room and skill development, he can evolve into a really good player here at Ball State. He's a bigger and longer wing player that has a ton of versatility at both ends of the floor. We're excited about his future."
Joey on why he chose Ball State
"After meeting with Coach Lewis and Coach Meeks, I felt like they really wanted me here. I believe the vision they have for me is the same vision I have for myself. They want to make me better on and off the court. Secondly, my biggest fans are my family and they've been very supportive since I was playing at the YMCA. I feel like Muncie is far enough away to say I'm gone but close enough that they can get here and be part of the Cardinal family. Finally, I think Muncie is the perfect college town. The residents are very supportive of Ball State. I feel that I can thrive as a student as well as an athlete. BSU offers a number of resources to support students. I think that I can be successful here. I am excited to be Ball State bound, and to become a Cardinal, Chirp Chirp!"
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