It's a terrific get for Ball State. He has the potential to be a starter for at least two years, a double figure scorer, and one of the better point guards in the MAC. He'll bring a lot of size, strength, and grit to our back court. The MAC is a great fit for Persons, especially if the MAC can sustain the quality of play and depth it had this year. If we can combine Persons with Teague, Tyler, Kiapway, Moses, Sellers etc....over the next 3-4 years, we have a chance to be pretty darn good. Really excited about landing him, and think it says some good things about Whitford and our future that Persons cancelled the visit to Xavier.