https://goredbirds.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Illinois State University Athleticsen-us60https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/20/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-announces-title-changes-for-two-members-of-coaching-staff.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/20/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-announces-title-changes-for-two-members-of-coaching-staff.aspxMen's Basketball

The Illinois State men's basketball team has announced that Jack Betz and Ethan Morton have had their titles elevated to assistant coaches.]]>ISU Basketball RackThu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 CST461117https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/13/mens-basketball-redbird-mens-basketball-announces-2026-27-non-conference-schedule.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/13/mens-basketball-redbird-mens-basketball-announces-2026-27-non-conference-schedule.aspxMen's Basketball

Following a semifinal appearance in the 2026 NIT a season ago, the Illinois State men's basketball team has announced its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, highlighted by five games against teams that made the NCAA Tournament last season, including a season-opening game at Saint Mary's, and an early November game at Purdue.]]>Doug Collins CourtThu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 CST461107https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/6/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-to-battle-santa-clara-and-tulsa-at-the-2026-acrisure-series.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/6/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-to-battle-santa-clara-and-tulsa-at-the-2026-acrisure-series.aspxMen's Basketball

The Illinois State men's basketball team will face off against both Santa Clara and Tulsa at the 2026 Acrisure Series, the nation's premier Thanksgiving college basketball event, in the Coachella Valley in November.]]>MBB HuddleThu, 6 Aug 2026 12:00:00 CST461095https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/7/30/mens-basketball-contract-extensions-announced-for-gillespie-pedon.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/7/30/mens-basketball-contract-extensions-announced-for-gillespie-pedon.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs announced on Thursday that contracts have been extended for ISU women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie and men's basketball head coach Ryan Pedon through 2031. The news comes after both programs saw extended postseason success during the 2025-26 season.]]>Men's Basketball GeneralThu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 CST461088https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/7/8/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-announces-date-for-home-exhibition-against-northwestern.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/7/8/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-announces-date-for-home-exhibition-against-northwestern.aspxMen's Basketball

The Illinois State men's basketball team has announced that it will host the Northwestern Wildcats in an exhibition contest on Sunday, October 18 with tip-off slated for 4 p.m. inside CEFCU Arena.]]>Doug Collins CourtWed, 8 Jul 2026 14:00:00 CST461070https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/26/mens-basketball-justin-jennings-named-newest-mens-basketball-assistant-coach.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/26/mens-basketball-justin-jennings-named-newest-mens-basketball-assistant-coach.aspxMen's Basketball

Justin Jennings has been named as an assistant coach for the Illinois State men's basketball program, announced by Redbird head coach Ryan Pedon.]]>Justin Jennings ActionFri, 26 Jun 2026 15:30:00 CST461063https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/16/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-adds-julian-sullinger-as-assistant-coach.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/16/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-adds-julian-sullinger-as-assistant-coach.aspxMen's Basketball

Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon has announced that former Duquesne and Kent State assistant coach Julian Sullinger, has been named the team's newest assistant coach with the Redbirds.]]>Julian Sullinger ActionTue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 CST461058https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/22/mens-basketball-redbirds-add-deng-garang-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/22/mens-basketball-redbirds-add-deng-garang-for-2026-27.aspxMen's Basketball

Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon has announced that Deng Garang has signed on to be a member of the Redbird basketball team for the 2026-27 season.]]>Deng Garang Recruit PhotoFri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 CST461041https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-basketball-redbirds-sign-louie-semona-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-basketball-redbirds-sign-louie-semona-for-2026-27.aspxMen's Basketball

Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon has announced that former Western Kentucky and Stonehill forward Louie Semona has signed on to play for the Redbirds starting in the 2026-27 basketball season and will have two years of eligibility remaining.]]>Louie Semona SigningWed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 CST461035https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-basketball-redbirds-add-leyton-wolf-to-roster.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-basketball-redbirds-add-leyton-wolf-to-roster.aspxMen's Basketball

Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon has announced that Leyton Wolf has accepted a walk-on position to play for the Redbirds starting in the 2026-27 season.]]>Leyton Wolf PhotoshootTue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 CST461015