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BASKETBALL: Parker, Wiggins headline tonight's NBA Draft

By The Associated Press / June 26, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) ? Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker aren’t NBA players yet, and they are already learning their first lesson.This is LeBron James’ league, and they will just play in it.A night before they could be the first two selections in what appears to be a deep NBA draft, Wiggins, Parker and the rest of the Class of 2014 were sharing the spotlight with James, whose decision to opt out of his contract and become a free agent Tuesday still had the league shaking a day later.Carmelo Anthony has the same plan as James.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State adds Youngstown State transfer

By Staff Reports / May 12, 2014

After losing four players to graduation and another two to transfer, the Ball State men’s basketball team is adding a player to the roster.Forward Ryan Weber is transferring from Youngstown State to play at Ball State.Weber was a sophomore last season and will redshirt for his mandatory one-year sit out period, leaving him two years of eligibility with the Cardinals.Weber was a major contributor last season with the Penguins, starting 28 games and averaging 33 minutes per game.“Ryan had a great season at Youngstown State and has proven he can produce at a high level in college,” Ball State head coach James Whitford said in a press release.

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Ball State signs post player

By Staff Reports / April 16, 2014

The Ball State men’s basketball program wasted little time when the player signing period opened today.Junior college post presence, Bik Gill, has signed the fifth and final national letter of intent to play under head coach James Whitford.Gill is transferring from Owens Community College located in Perrysburg, Ohio, where he averaged 15.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game last season.

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Collegiate guard shares sexuality

By The Associated Press / April 9, 2014

Derrick Gordon, guard for University of Massachusetts Amherst’s basketball team, hopes his decision to become the first openly gay player in Division I men’s college basketball will inspire others.“There are a lot of kids out there in my situation, probably far worse situations,” he said in a phone interview with The Associated Press.

Junior guard Shelbie Justice shoots a three-point shot against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 23 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Win gives Ball State momentum

By Staff Reports / March 5, 2014

The Ball State women’s basketball team knocked off Northern Illinois 67-57. It’s the Cardinals first home win since January 29. In the first ten minutes of the first half, the women’s basketball team found themselves taking an early lead, up 14-10. Shelbie Justice hit back-to-back three-pointers near the end of the first half to give Ball State momentum.

Senior forward Chris Bond gets past two Bowling Green players to get under the basket in the first half Feb. 15 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State's road losses continue

By David K. Jones / February 23, 2014

Undermanned and undersized, the Ball State Cardinals traveled to Toledo, Ohio in hopes of earning their first road victory. Ball State was forced to play without two of their key players Sunday evening as Majok Majok and Kindon Crowder sat out the entire game due to sprained ankles.

Senior guard Jesse Berry shoots a three-pointer over a Bowling Green player on Feb. 15 at Worthen Arena. Berry broke the Ball State school record for most three-pointers in a career with 206. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Late surge drops Ball State

By David K. Jones / February 15, 2014

Ball State had the chance to secure its third win over a NCAA Division-I opponent this season, but Bowling Green erased any hope. Freshman Zavier Turner made 3 of his 5 total points on the right wing to put his Cardinals up 64-61 with 1:20 left in the game.

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