In asking Ellie Meredith to his senior prom, Ball State men's basketball signee Trey Moses has created a buzz on social media and with news outlets across the country. But he wasn't looking for any attention.
The 6-foot-9 Eastern High School basketball star talked to Meredith's parents before making the proposal. He didn't want Meredith, who has Down Syndrome, to receive any publicity she didn't want.
That's what has impressed Ball State men's basketball head coach James Whitford the most: Moses didn't ask Meredith to prom because it would make good headlines, he said. During the recruiting process, Whitford and his staff learned about Moses' passion for working with special needs students.
"We originally watched him play and evaluated him on his talent, not who he is as a person," Whitford said. "As we started to research him as a person, we found that he has the character to bring out the best in those around him.
"The best thing about Trey, is that this is not a one-time thing," Whitford said.
Read More
Ball State football pushes through outside noise ahead of Black Friday game against Ohio
By Kyle Smedley / 20 hours agoThe Cardinals are setback by injuries and early transfer portal entries heading into the final game of the season against the Bobcats.
Ball State falls to Richmond, finishes 2-1 in Gulf Coast Showcase
By Zach Carter / YesterdayBall State fell to Richmond as the Cardinals finished the Gulf Coast Showcase 2-1 and now have an overall record of 3-5.
Wapahani defeats Muncie Central in season opener
By Zach Carter / YesterdayWapahani junior Camden Bell led the Raiders with 18 pointers as the red and white defeated Muncie Central 51-27.
