Multiple sources indicate that Ball State University has set its sights on Chris Capko, an associate coach at Southern Methodist University, to lead their men’s basketball program.
The Cardinals are seeking to fill the vacancy left by Michael Lewis, whom the university dismissed on March 8 following three consecutive seasons with losing records.
Ball State concluded the recent season with a disappointing 12-19 overall record and went 7-11 in Mid-American Conference play, failing to earn a spot in the league tournament.
Currently serving as the top aide to head coach Andy Enfield at SMU, Capko brings extensive coaching experience to the potential role. He previously worked alongside Enfield as an assistant head coach at the University of Southern California beginning in 2016, then followed Enfield to SMU when both joined the Mustangs’ program this past year.
