It all started with a phone call.
Ball State men's basketball coach James Whitford called Ryan Weber and Tayler Persons within minutes of being released from their scholarships.
“Transfers have a much better sense to me what is important,” Whitford said. “When you are transferring it is not about the bells and whistles, it’s about are you in a program that cares about you as person.”
Ryan Weber at Youngstown State 2012-14 (2 seasons):
Points per game: 7.2
3-point percentage: 37.3
Rebounds per game: 1
Ryan Weber at Ball State 2014-15:
Points per game: 10.