Bell (undisclosed) logged zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and one block across his six minutes during the Cardinals' 82-69 loss Tuesday at Kent State.
Jihad supplied 27 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 83-71 victory over SIUE.
Windham (not injury related) is expected to be just days away from returning as he's missed the last eight games while in the team's COVID-19 protocol, Jordan Guskey of The Star Press reports.
Walton was not spotted on the bench for Saturday's game against Akron, suggesting he won't play in the contest, Jordan Guskey of The Muncie Star Press reports.
Thomas (undisclosed) returned to action Tuesday, registering six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during a 88-64 win over Bowling Green.
El-Amin informed the Ball State coaching staff Monday that he withdrew from the transfer portal and will return to the Cardinals for his senior season, Jordan Guskey of the Muncie Star Press reports.
Kroft (unidisclosed) returned from a nine-game absence and scored two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across seven minutes during Saturday's 77-71 loss to Bowling Green.
Walton (ankle) was unable to play Tuesday against Loyola-Chicago as he continues to be sidelined by a sprained ankle he sustained against Northern Kentucky back on Nov. 20.
Walton had a brace on his right foot and was unavailable versus Western Illinois after spraining his ankle against Northern Kentucky, Phil Beebe of the Muncie Star Press reports.