MUNCIE, Ind. — Not long after Indiana announced the firing of coach Tom Crean on Thursday, Ball State coach James Whitford benefited from the move.
Zach Gunn, who held offers from both coaches, verbally committed to the Cardinals late Thursday afternoon. He was waiting to see what happened in Bloomington before pulling the trigger on his decision.
"That was a big reason why," Gunn said. "(IU) just struggled a lot. I know, obviously they've had some injuries, but a lot of fans weren't too happy, just the way it has been."
So the 6-foot-6 forward, who could very well play for Ball State as a freshman, will join a core of in-state players Whitford has plucked.