The 2024–25 Ball State Cardinals men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Cardinals, led by third-year head coach

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, played their home games at

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as members of the

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(MAC).

Previous season

The

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finished the 2023–24 season 15–16, 7–11 in MAC play, to finish in ninth place. They failed to qualify for the MAC tournament, as only the top eight teams qualify.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

Recruiting class

Preseason

On October 22, 2024 the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Ball State was picked to finish seventh in the MAC regular season.

Preseason rankings

MAC tournament champions: Ohio (8), Kent State (3), Toledo (1) Source:

Preseason All-MAC

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Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Ball State Cardinals men's basketball The Ball State Cardinals men's basketball team represents Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Cardinals first basketball season was 1920–21. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played ...