D.J. Balentine
D.J. Balentine is an American former professional basketball player and coach best known for his standout career with the University of Evansville Purple Aces. A native of Kokomo, Indiana, Balentine played for UE from 2012 to 2016 and became one of the most accomplished players in program history. University of Evansville Balentine finished his University […]
University of Evansville
The University of Evansville (UE) is a private university in Evansville, Indiana, with a history dating to 1854. Located on a 75-acre campus on the east side of Evansville, the university is one of the city’s major educational institutions and is known for its Purple Aces athletic programs, small class sizes, international study opportunities, and […]
Ford Center
Ford Center The Ford Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Downtown Evansville, Indiana. Opened in November 2011, the arena serves as one of the primary sports, entertainment, and event venues in southwestern Indiana. The Ford Center is home to the University of Evansville Purple Aces men’s basketball team and the Evansville Thunderbolts professional […]
Roberts Stadium
Roberts Municipal Stadium, commonly known as Roberts Stadium, was a multipurpose arena located at 2600 East Division Street in Evansville, Indiana. Opened in 1956, the stadium served for more than half a century as one of Evansville’s primary sports and entertainment venues and was the longtime home of the University of Evansville Purple Aces men’s […]
Dru Smith
Dru Smith (born December 30, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A native of Evansville, Indiana, Smith played high school basketball at F.J. Reitz High School and began his college career in his hometown at the University of Evansville before transferring to the University […]
David Weir
David Gillespie Weir (born 10 May 1970 in Falkirk) is a professional association football player who plays for Scottish Premier League club Rangers, where he is club captain. Weir began his professional career with Falkirk after having attended the University of Evansville in the United States. After four seasons with the Bairns, Weir then moved […]
Jerry Sloan
Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Sloan (March 28, 1942 – May 22, 2020) was an American basketball player and coach who became one of the most respected figures in NBA history. Before becoming the legendary head coach of the Utah Jazz and the player known as “The Original Bull” in Chicago, Sloan starred for Evansville College, now […]
Marty Simmons
Martin Ray “Marty” Simmons (born February 21, 1965) is an American basketball coach and former player best known in Evansville for his long association with the University of Evansville Purple Aces. Simmons starred for the Aces during the 1980s, later served as an assistant coach and returned as the program’s head coach from 2007 to […]
Pat Schulz
Patrick “Pat” Schulz (born November 30, 1970) is a former professional baseball player from Evansville, Indiana who became one of the most accomplished players in the history of the University of Evansville baseball program. Reitz Memorial High School Schulz grew up in Evansville and attended Reitz Memorial High School, where he played baseball before continuing […]
Colt Ryan
Colt Ryan is a former American basketball player best known for his standout career with the University of Evansville Purple Aces from 2009 to 2013. The 6-foot-5 guard finished his career as one of the greatest scorers in University of Evansville basketball history. High School Ryan grew up in Batesville, Indiana, and attended Batesville High […]