Mid-American Conference
Ball State Cardinals
2026–27 Team Profile
0–02026–27 OVERALL
Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete saved game results.
2026–27 Team Metrics
Effective FG%48.2%#329 nationally
Turnover Rate—Rank unavailable
Offensive Rebound %—Rank unavailable
Free Throw Rate32.1%#254 nationally
Season Statistics
| Games | 31 |
|---|---|
| Points / Game | 67.5 |
| Opponent Points / Game | — |
| Rebounds / Game | 32.3 |
| Assists / Game | 12.7 |
| Steals / Game | 7.6 |
| Blocks / Game | 2.7 |
| Turnovers / Game | 10.6 |
| FG% | 42.0 |
| 3PT% | 31.6 |
| FT% | 69.4 |
| Offensive Efficiency | — |
| Defensive Efficiency | — |
| Net Efficiency | — |
| Tempo | — |
2026–27 MMH Rating
MMH Power: 44.5 · Preseason projection. Model ratings include preseason inputs.
2026–27 Player Season Stats
No player statistics are available for this season yet.
2026–27 Schedule and Results
| Date (Eastern) | Away | Home | Status / Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | Ball State Cardinals | Georgia Southern Eagles | Scheduled |
| 2026-11-06 | Indiana State Sycamores | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2026-11-09 | Brescia Bearcats | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2026-11-13 | Ball State Cardinals | SMU Mustangs | Scheduled |
| 2026-11-17 | Ball State Cardinals | Florida State Seminoles | Scheduled |
| 2026-11-23 | Spalding Pelicans | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2026-11-28 | Ball State Cardinals | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | Scheduled |
| 2026-12-02 | Ball State Cardinals | Akron Zips | Scheduled |
| 2026-12-05 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2026-12-08 | Evansville Purple Aces | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2026-12-16 | Ohio Bobcats | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2026-12-19 | Ball State Cardinals | Miami (OH) RedHawks | Scheduled |
| 2026-12-29 | East-West University Phantoms | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-02 | Ball State Cardinals | Massachusetts Minutemen | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-05 | Kent State Golden Flashes | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-09 | Central Michigan Chippewas | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-12 | Ball State Cardinals | Bowling Green Falcons | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-16 | Ball State Cardinals | Western Michigan Broncos | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-19 | Toledo Rockets | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-23 | Ball State Cardinals | Eastern Michigan Eagles | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-26 | Ball State Cardinals | Kent State Golden Flashes | Scheduled |
| 2027-01-30 | Buffalo Bulls | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-02-02 | Bowling Green Falcons | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-02-09 | Ball State Cardinals | Toledo Rockets | Scheduled |
| 2027-02-13 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-02-16 | Massachusetts Minutemen | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-02-20 | Ball State Cardinals | Ohio Bobcats | Scheduled |
| 2027-02-23 | Western Michigan Broncos | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-02-27 | Akron Zips | Ball State Cardinals | Scheduled |
| 2027-03-02 | Ball State Cardinals | Buffalo Bulls | Scheduled |
| 2027-03-05 | Ball State Cardinals | Central Michigan Chippewas | Scheduled |
2026–27 Projected Rotation
2026-27 PROJECTION
Projected Rotation
Projected roles are MMH preseason estimates and are not an official depth chart.
Projected Starting Five
Zaon CollinsPG | Sr. | 6-1
ROLEExperienced lead creator; starting projection updated for current roster
PREVIOUS TEAMFresno State
2025-262025-26: 11.6 PPG / 3.4 RPG / 4.6 APG
RECRUITINGTransfer
K'Jei ParkerG | Sr. | 6-2
ROLEPerimeter shooting and scoring
PREVIOUS TEAMUMass
2025-262025-26: 10.7 PPG / 40.8% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Javion Guy-KingW | Sr. | 6-6
ROLEWing size and complementary offense
PREVIOUS TEAMCentral Arkansas
2025-262025-26: 9.8 PPG / 4.2 RPG / 1.8 APG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Mason JonesF | Sr. | 6-7
ROLEReturning forward and defensive connector
PREVIOUS TEAMBall State
2025-262025-26: 4.2 PPG / 4.4 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Babatunde DurodolaC | Jr. | 6-8
ROLEPost scorer projected for more offensive opportunity
PREVIOUS TEAMTemple
2025-262025-26: 4.8 PPG / 3.5 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Key Rotation
Sean BlakeG | Jr. | 6-2
ROLEMajor ballhandling option and possible starter
PREVIOUS TEAMVermont
2025-262025-26: 9.9 PPG / 4.2 RPG / 3.9 APG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Trey LewisW | 5th | 6-6
ROLEVeteran bench shooter
PREVIOUS TEAMWestern Michigan
2025-262025-26: 7.7 PPG / 38.5% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Joey HartG | Sr. | 6-5
ROLEReserve shooting guard; playing projection depends on availability
PREVIOUS TEAMBall State
2025-262025-26: 9.0 PPG in four games
RECRUITINGReturning player
Jaden SmithC | Jr. | 6-11
ROLEPost defense and interior depth
PREVIOUS TEAMSaint Joseph's
2025-262025-26: 2.8 PPG / 1.8 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Kijani WrightF | Sr. | 6-8
ROLEFrontcourt depth; long layoff limits role certainty
PREVIOUS TEAMVanderbilt
2025-26Did not play in 2024-25 or 2025-26; 2023-24 USC: 3.9 PPG / 2.6 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Aaron FineG | Jr. | 6-2
ROLEReserve ballhandler
PREVIOUS TEAMPurdue
2025-262025-26: 1.2 PPG in 2.6 MPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Jazz Henderson Jr.G | Jr. | 5-11
ROLEYoung reserve ballhandler
PREVIOUS TEAMTexas Tech
2025-262025-26: 11 points in 13 games
RECRUITINGTransfer
Kai McGrewF | Fr. | 6-9
ROLEDevelopmental forward
PREVIOUS TEAMFishers HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college statistics
RECRUITINGFreshman
Kamden McGilvearyG | Fr. | 6-1
ROLEDevelopmental guard
PREVIOUS TEAMDynamic Prep
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college statistics
RECRUITINGFreshman