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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.
Illinois State University announced multi‑year extensions for women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie and men's basketball head coach Ryan Pedon, locking both leaders in through 2031 after a decade of unprecedented postseason success.
Illinois State announced the hiring of Justin Jennings as an assistant coach, highlighting his distinguished playing and coaching career.
Julian Sullinger, a seasoned assistant coach with a strong playing background, has been announced as the newest member of the Illinois State University men's basketball coaching staff, arriving with his wife Lauren and daughter Joelle.
A statistical ranking places Illinois State at No. 143 among Division I men’s basketball programs, highlighting a legacy of tournament runs, NBA alumni and a coaching staff now aiming to restore the program’s former prominence.
The Boilermakers will face Gonzaga, DePaul, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Tennessee, while also testing themselves against rising mid‑major teams such as Valparaiso and Illinois State.
Purdue’s upcoming non‑conference schedule features six high‑impact matchups against rising mid‑major programs, a move designed to fortify its NCAA tournament prospects.
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.