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Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27
We're tracking all the coaching changes in men's college basketball throughout the offseason.
Ball State names SMU assistant Chris Capko head coach
Ball State named former SMU associate head coach Chris Capko as its head coach Friday, just two days after the Mustangs were eliminated in March Madness.
Ball State fires Michael Lewis after 3 straight losing seasons
After missing the MAC tournament and finishing 12-19, Ball State has fired coach Michael Lewis.
The 2026 men's college basketball coaching carousel guide
The schools (Oklahoma? Syracuse?), names (Will Wade? Porter Moser? Josh Schertz?) and buzz we're tracking.
Hill, Ball State beat UMass 74-73 in OT
— Davion Hill scored 26 points and Armoni Zeigler made the game-winning layup with 16 seconds left in overtime and Ball State beat UMass 74-73 on Tuesday.
Hadaway scores 18, Ohio takes down Ball State 69-57
— Aidan Hadaway and Jackson Paveletzke each scored 18 points to help Ohio defeat Ball State 69-57 on Tuesday night.
MAC Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 89.6 | - | 2 | 32 |
| Akron | 87.9 | 3.5 | 6 | 29 |
| Kent State | 84.3 | 8 | 10 | 24 |
| Toledo | 81.0 | 13 | 15 | 19 |
| Bowling Green | 81.3 | 13 | 14 | 18 |
| Ohio | 77.9 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| Buffalo | 78.0 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Massachusetts | 80.2 | 14.5 | 16 | 17 |
| Ball State | 67.5 | 18.5 | 19 | 12 |
| Central Michigan | 73.4 | 20.5 | 21 | 10 |
| Western Michigan | 74.8 | 20.5 | 21 | 10 |
| Eastern Michigan | 70.7 | 20.5 | 21 | 10 |
| Northern Illinois | 69.5 | 11.5 | 21 | 9 |