Miami RedHawks add 6-9 forward from Ball State in transfer portal

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The Miami RedHawks added to their frontcourt on Tuesday, April 14, when they picked up 6-foot-9 forward Preston Copeland from Mid-American Conference rival Ball State.

Sam Kayser of League Ready posted the announcement for Copeland, who started 24 of the 30 games he appeared in for the Cardinals.

NEWS: Ball State transfer Preston Copeland has committed to Miami (OH), his agent @TreTC3 tells @LeagueRDY.

The 6-foot-9 forward out of Clayton, North Carolina averaged 4.6PPG and 4.4RPG on 62.5% from the floor.

Started 24 out of 30 games as a freshman. Potential breakout… pic.twitter.com/mUvDhuF1Ey

— Sam Kayser (@KayserHoops) April 14, 2026

Copeland, from Clayton, North Carolina, averaged 4.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, shooting 62.5% from the field for Ball State in his lone year in Muncie, Indiana.

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Copeland had an 18-point game vs. Earlham early in the season. He twice had 12-point outings, against Massachusetts and Western Michigan. His top rebounding effort was 10 against the Ohio Bobcats.

He didn't score in his lone game vs. Miami, but also didn't attempt a shot in 15 minutes. He did grab a pair of rebounds and had an assist and a steal in the 86-77 Dec. 20 loss to the RedHawks.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Travis Steele, Miami RedHawks add Ball State forward Preston Copeland

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