Ronny Thompson, who completed his third season as an assistant coach at Arkansas, has been named the 17th head men's basketball coach in Ball State University history, according to BSU athletics director Tom Collins. Thompson was formally introduced as the Cardinals' head coach at a 2 p.m. press conference today in the Alumni Lounge at Worthen Arena in Muncie. Thompson, the son of legendary Hall of Fame and former Georgetown head coach John Thompson, is also the brother of current Georgetown head coach John Thompson III. Thompson, who played for his father from 1989-92 and was the team's captain as a senior, earned his bachelor's degree in sociology in 1992. More Information