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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.
Indiana will face Western Kentucky on Oct. 25 in Evansville, marking the first meeting in a series that includes a prior game against North Carolina and a history of tightly contested matchups.
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.