MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State freshman and Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year Payton Sparks has entered the transfer portal, he announced on social media Wednesday.
"I would like to thank Ball State University, Coach (James) Whitford, Coach (Ben) Botts and the entire coaching staff for the opportunity to play here at Ball State," Sparks said via a tweet. "My first year here was unforgettable for me and I loved every minute of it.
"Now, not knowing who the new coach will be, I feel it is best for me to test the waters and enter the transfer portal.