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Johnny and Zach Kinziger hosted a week‑long basketball camp at De Pere High School, offering coaching to children from third through eighth grade while reflecting on the community that shaped their own careers.
The Redbirds reveal a schedule that opens with exhibition games, includes matchups against Purdue, Saint Mary's and North Dakota State, and culminates with a series of home contests, highlighting a season aimed at continued growth under head coach Ryan Pedon.
The Illinois State men's basketball team opens its 2026 Acrisure Series against Santa Clara on Nov. 23 and Tulsa on Nov. 24, featuring key returning players and new additions as the Redbirds aim to extend their rising win streak.
Johnny and Zach Kinziger are hosting their second annual youth boys' basketball camp on August 15 at De Pere High School, featuring three grade‑specific sessions that blend skill development with fun.
Illinois State will welcome Northwestern on Oct. 18, 2026, in a game that highlights a historic court dedication, significant roster turnover and divergent program trajectories.
The Redbirds will open their season with a much‑anticipated exhibition game against Northwestern on October 18, featuring returning scorers and new portal talent.
Jason Slay has been hired as an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team, bringing a decade of coaching experience and a record of player development to the program.
Former Illinois State assistant Jason Slay brings a decorated coaching résumé to the Cincinnati Bearcats, where he will help shape a new era of play.
Deng Garang, a 6‑6 guard from Syracuse, New York, has signed with Illinois State University, adding his scoring and rebounding prowess to a roster that returns key players and welcomes a wave of newcomers.