Men’s Tennis Adds Two Transfers for 2024-25
July 11, 2024 | Men's Tennis
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State men's tennis team will welcome two transfer student-athletes for the 2024-25 season, head coach Bill Richards announced on Thursday.
Ian Brady (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) and Anthony Shalakov (West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West) come to Ball State after playing at Marquette and Army, respectively.
"Both Ian and Anthony are great additions to our program," Richards said. "Ian brings great experience after three years at Marquette. Anthony has his whole career ahead of him after some health issues last year at Army. Both had great Junior tennis careers and were top national level players as evidenced by their rankings. Adding them gives us 10 players that are all very worthy of playing time. I can't wait to get to work with these guys come August 19."
Brady, an Indiana native, returns to his home state after playing three years for the Golden Eagles. Brady was a part of the starting lineup in both singles and doubles during his tenure at Marquette finishing his career with 58 wins.
Prior to Marquette, Brady earned first team all-state all four years at North Central High School while leading the Panthers to three state-runner up finishes. Out of high school, Brady was a four-star recruit ranking 96th in the nation according to tennisrecruiting.net.
The Brady's are familiar with Ball State as Ian's father Tim played for the Cardinals under the direction of Richards from 1982-83.
Shalakov, comes to Ball State after taking a redshirt year last season at Army West Point. Shalakov only played one year of high school tennis at Lakota West in Ohio choosing to play most of his youth career in tournaments for the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
A four-start recruit, Shalakov ranked 122nd in the nation according to tennisrecruiting.net prior to his arrival at Army West Point.
Brady and Shalakov are one of three newcomers that will join the Cardinals this season along with early signee Jenson Bicanic (Toronto, Canada).
Ian Brady (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) and Anthony Shalakov (West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West) come to Ball State after playing at Marquette and Army, respectively.
"Both Ian and Anthony are great additions to our program," Richards said. "Ian brings great experience after three years at Marquette. Anthony has his whole career ahead of him after some health issues last year at Army. Both had great Junior tennis careers and were top national level players as evidenced by their rankings. Adding them gives us 10 players that are all very worthy of playing time. I can't wait to get to work with these guys come August 19."
Brady, an Indiana native, returns to his home state after playing three years for the Golden Eagles. Brady was a part of the starting lineup in both singles and doubles during his tenure at Marquette finishing his career with 58 wins.
Prior to Marquette, Brady earned first team all-state all four years at North Central High School while leading the Panthers to three state-runner up finishes. Out of high school, Brady was a four-star recruit ranking 96th in the nation according to tennisrecruiting.net.
The Brady's are familiar with Ball State as Ian's father Tim played for the Cardinals under the direction of Richards from 1982-83.
Shalakov, comes to Ball State after taking a redshirt year last season at Army West Point. Shalakov only played one year of high school tennis at Lakota West in Ohio choosing to play most of his youth career in tournaments for the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
A four-start recruit, Shalakov ranked 122nd in the nation according to tennisrecruiting.net prior to his arrival at Army West Point.
Brady and Shalakov are one of three newcomers that will join the Cardinals this season along with early signee Jenson Bicanic (Toronto, Canada).
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