US EditionReport: Ball State Targeting SMU's Chris Capko as Next Coach
Chris Capko, recognized as a top Power Five assistant, is negotiating to lead Ball State's rebuild after a 22-year NCAA Tournament drought, with 11 NBA players coached.
- CBS and ESPN reported Thursday that Ball State is expected to hire Chris Capko as its next men's basketball coach, with negotiations ongoing to replace Michael Lewis.
- Facing a program without a tournament appearance since 2000, Capko would inherit a rebuild as Ball State men's basketball managed five winning seasons in the last decade under James Whitford.
- Capko, 42, brings a decade under Andy Enfield at USC and SMU, earning top-assistant honors and recruiting future NBA players including Bronny James.
- With recruiting tied to NIL and revenue-share funding, Capko's background could influence MAC competitiveness, especially as Miami leads with a 31-0 start and success this season.
- With Butler's opening after Thad Matta retired Monday, the active coaching market and Capko's varied resume make a mid-major move plausible.
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Ball State names Chris Capko as head coach just 2 days after SMU's March Madness tourney loss
Ball State has named former SMU associate head coach Chris Capko its head coach, just two days after the Mustangs were eliminated in March Madness.
Report: Ball State targeting SMU’s Chris Capko as next coach
Ball State is targeting SMU associate coach Chris Capko to be its next head coach, according to multiple reports.Capko, the top assistant to Andy Enfield with the Mustangs, would replace Michael Lewis, who was fired by the Cardinals on March 8 after three losing seasons.Ball State finished with a 12-19 record (7-11 Mid-American Conference) and did not qualify for the conference tournament.Capko served as an assistant head coach at USC under Enfi…
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REPORT: Ball State zeroing in on SMU's Capko
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Ball State is zeroing in on hiring SMU associate head coach Chris Capko as their new head basketball coach. Capko has worked under Andy Enfield at both SMU and USC, and has also been an assistant at FIU, Stetson, and Georgia Southern. SMU was KO’d by Miami (OH) last night, so seems like this one is now moving quickly. Capko would replace Michael Lewis, who was dismissed back on Mar…
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