Nicole James

Position:
All Around
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Hinsdale
Hometown:
Hinsdale, Ill.

SALEEM ON JAMES: “We are incredibly excited to welcome Nicole to the Cardinal family! She is a bright, driven young woman who takes her academics seriously, and her quiet, fun personality will blend perfectly with the culture we have built within this program. I believe Nicole has the ability to make an immediate impact on our floor and beam lineups in her first year, and I’m excited to see her continue to develop as a student-athlete. She understands the commitment and hard work it takes to be successful at this level, and she is ready to embrace that challenge. We truly believe Nicole is someone who can help us take this program to the next level, and we can’t wait to see her make her mark as a Cardinal!”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: A 2025 Level 10 Regional Qualifier ... placed sixth in the all-around at the 2025 Illinois Level 10 State Championships with a career-best score of 35.800 ... the effort included a career-best 9.500 to place fourth on floor ... won beam at the 2024 Bravo Classic with a career-best Level 10 score of 9.525 ... also owns a career-best Level 10 score of 9.300 on vault.

WHY BALL STATE: “I chose Ball State because I loved the coaches and the facilities. It felt like a great place and opportunity to grow academically, athletically and as a person.”