In a college basketball world driven by NIL and the transfer portal, loyalty has become rare. Johnny Kinziger and Chase Walker will finish their careers at Illinois State. Read more about their returns below.
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Illinois State and Purdue is now official. November 9th at Mackey Arena.
Valparaiso will also get a crack at the Boilermakers three days prior
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Illinois State and Purdue MBB are finalizing an agreement for a non-conference game in West Lafayette in 2026-27, per @RoccoMiller8.
After facing USC, Northwestern (exh.) and Illinois (exh.) last year, the Redbirds continue stacking their competition.
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Le Moyne transfer Deng Garang has committed to Illinois State, per his social media.
The 6’6 sophomore averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds while shooting 45% from the field in 2025-26 for the Dolphins.
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Illinois State baseball honor seniors on Sunday by sweeping Valparaiso out of Bloomington-Normal. Read Read more:
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Illinois State standout WR Daniel Sobkowicz is signing with the Houston Texans, h/t @BarryOnCampus
Sobkowicz collected 1,141 receiving yards in 2025-26 for the Redbirds including 19 TD.
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Missouri State transfer Zaxton King has committed to Illinois State, per his Instagram.
King, a sophomore, averaged 7 points and shot 41% from the field in 2025-26 for the Bears.
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