Coach Ballard Healing with Community Love | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Washburn University basketball coach Brett Ballard is recovering after a serious car crash, with the community rallying around him in an outpouring of love and support. Fans can send handwritten notes to Morgan Hall’s welcome desk, while gift cards for essentials are being collected at Thiessen Design + Construction to help his family. Despite not yet starting official practices, players continue training under strength coaches as Ballard prepares for his ninth season — one that last year saw Washburn reach the NCAA Division II National Semifinals. The university and supporters are united in…