https://goredbirds.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Illinois State University Athleticsen-us60https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/18/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-takes-down-northwestern-70-64-in-exhibition.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/18/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-takes-down-northwestern-70-64-in-exhibition.aspxMen's Basketball

In Illinois State's first of two exhibitions ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season, the Redbirds toppled the visiting Northwestern Wildcats of the Big Ten by a score of 70-64 as newcomer Noah Cleveland had a 16-point, 15-rebound double-double, and Johnny Kinziger scored 15 points with two steals and two blocks in the six-point victory.]]>Noah Cleveland Dunk vs NorthwesternSun, 18 Oct 2026 19:24:00 CST461300https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/17/mens-basketball-opens-2026-27-in-home-exhibition-against-northwestern.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/17/mens-basketball-opens-2026-27-in-home-exhibition-against-northwestern.aspxMen's Basketball

Coming off an appearance in the 2026 NIT Quarterfinals, the Illinois State men's basketball team opens the 2026-27 season at home on Sunday in an exhibition contest against the Northwestern Wildcats.]]>Ballin on Beaufort Group PhotoSat, 17 Oct 2026 11:36:00 CST461294https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/13/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-picked-second-in-mvc-preseason-poll.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/13/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-picked-second-in-mvc-preseason-poll.aspxMen's Basketball

The Illinois State men's basketball team was picked second in a poll of Missouri Valley Conference coaches, communication directors, and media.]]>Team Huddle from Red-WhiteTue, 13 Oct 2026 14:55:00 CST461276https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-isu-to-host-fourth-annual-ballin-on-beaufort-on-october-7.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-isu-to-host-fourth-annual-ballin-on-beaufort-on-october-7.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

The Illinois State Athletics Department, in partnership with the Town of Normal, has announced details for the fourth annual Ballin' on Beaufort, presented by CEFCU.]]>Ballin' on Beaufort 2026 ImageTue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 CST361189https://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 CST461063