MBB Signs Forward Preston Copeland to 2025 Class

The Ball State men's basketball team and head coach Michael Lewis have announced the signing of forward Preston Copeland to their 2025 class.

A Clayton, N.C., native who was an All-Conference performer as a junior, Copeland averaged 16.3 points and 8 rebounds per game last season. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8 points and 10 rebounds per game as a sophomore and 6 points and 8 boards per game as a freshman.

"We're super excited about Preston," Lewis said. "I've known his family for a long time as I had the opportunity to coach his brother while I was an assistant at Nebraska. Great family, and he's a player with a lot of upside. He has excellent athleticism for his position, and can continue to grow and expand his game. I think he has a high ceiling as a basketball player."

Copeland also played football in high school while being an honor roll student. He will enroll at Ball State ahead of the 2025-26 season.

According to 247sports.com, Copeland is the No. 22 recruit from North Carolina in his class and the No. 65 power forward nationally as a three-star recruit.

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