Payton Sparks to enter transfer portal

Freshman center Payton Sparks looks to pass to a teammate in a game against Akron March 1 at Worthen Arena. Sparks had six rebounds during the game. Amber Pietz, DN
Freshman center Payton Sparks looks to pass to a teammate in a game against Akron March 1 at Worthen Arena. Sparks had six rebounds during the game. Amber Pietz, DN

Following the departure of Ball State men’s basketball head coach James Whitford, standout freshman center Payton Sparks announced via a Twitter post that he intends to enter the transfer portal.

“I would like to thank Ball State University, Coach Whitford, Coach [Ben] Botts and the entire coaching staff for the opportunity to play here at Ball State,” Sparks said in his post. “... 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.”

Sparks was named Mid-American Conference (MAC) freshman of the year and selected to the All-MAC third team after averaging 13.5 points and 8.5 rebounds a game for the Cardinals. 

While not wanting to close the door at Ball State, Sparks’ goal is to figure out what is best for his future. 

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