Sports:
* Jay Cutler: Former NFL quarterback
* Bonzi Wells: Former NBA player
* Justin Hamilton: Former NBA player
* Chris Fleming: Head coach of the German national basketball team
Entertainment:
* David Spade: Comedian and actor
* Chris Pine: Actor (although he left Ball State after a year to pursue acting full-time)
* Andy Richter: Comedian and actor
* Mike Epps: Comedian and actor
* Kevin Nealon: Comedian and actor (attended but didn't graduate)
Politics:
* Mitch Daniels: Former Governor of Indiana (law degree, not undergraduate)
* Joe Donnelly: Former U.S. Senator from Indiana (law degree, not undergraduate)
Business:
* Steve Hilbert: Founder of Conseco, Inc.
* John Schnatter: Founder of Papa John's Pizza
Other:
* David Letterman: Talk show host (briefly attended before transferring to Ball State)
* Tom Brokaw: Former anchorman for NBC News
Note: While many of these individuals are notable in their respective fields, it's worth remembering that Ball State University has a diverse alumni base with individuals achieving success in countless other professions and industries.
It's also important to note that the information above is not exhaustive, and many other notable Ball State alumni may exist.