On Wednesday, the Mid-American Conference announced its men's basketball preseason coaches poll for the 2021-22 season. The Cardinals were picked to finish eighth overall and none of their players were selected on the All-MAC preseason teams.
Ball State went 10-13 last year and saw its season end in the a 91-89 overtime loss to then No. 1-seed Toledo in the first round of the MAC Tournament.
Just two starters from last year's team — Miryne Thomas (7.3 points per game, 5.1 rebounds) and Luke Bumbalough (7.3 ppg) — return this season.
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