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Ball State Announces Change in Men's Basketball Leadership
March 07, 2026 | Men's Basketball
MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State University has announced a change in men's basketball leadership, with Michael Lewis ending his four-year stint as the Cardinals' head coach, following an 12-19 record this past season.
A national search for the next Ball State men's basketball coach begins immediately, according to Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell.
"We are grateful to Coach Lewis for the passion and commitment he brought to our program the past four years," said Mitchell. "We appreciate the time and effort he invested in our student-athletes."
Lewis guided Ball State to a 20-12 record in his first campaign (2022-23) while leading the Cardinals to their first 20-win season in six years. The program has since endured consecutive seasons with 15, 14 and 12 wins. He finished with a 61-64 mark as head coach of the Cardinals.
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A national search for the next Ball State men's basketball coach begins immediately, according to Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell.
"We are grateful to Coach Lewis for the passion and commitment he brought to our program the past four years," said Mitchell. "We appreciate the time and effort he invested in our student-athletes."
Lewis guided Ball State to a 20-12 record in his first campaign (2022-23) while leading the Cardinals to their first 20-win season in six years. The program has since endured consecutive seasons with 15, 14 and 12 wins. He finished with a 61-64 mark as head coach of the Cardinals.
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