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Malik Messina-Moore - Transferring to Illinois State Messina-Moore has transferred to Illinois State for the 2026-27 season, according to Tobias Bass of The Athletic.
Impact Messina-Moore averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game last season at Xavier. After receiving an exemption and eligibility to play college hoops in the 2026-27 campaign, the senior guard should add scoring and playmaking to Illinois State's backcourt.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Louie Semona - Joins Illinois State Semona (back) announced via social media that he has committed to joining Illinois State ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Impact Semona gets a fresh start with his new program after playing last season at Western Kentucky. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds across nine appearances. He was limited by a back injury throughout the season.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Zaxton King - Transfers to Illinois State King announced via social media that he has committed to joining Illinois State for the 2026-27 campaign.
Impact King will link up with his new school after playing the previous two seasons at Missouri State. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 26.9 minutes across 34 appearances, including 18 starts during the 2025-26 year.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn and Illinois State play in NIT matchup

The Auburn Tigers and Illinois State Redbirds meet in the National Invitation Tournament
APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Auburn and Illinois State square off in NIT matchup

The Auburn Tigers take on the Illinois State Redbirds in the National Invitation Tournament
APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Kinziger's 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals

Led by Johnny Kinziger's 16 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Dayton Flyers 61-55 on Wednesday in the NIT
MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Dayton and Illinois State play in NIT matchup

The Dayton Flyers face the Illinois State Redbirds in the National Invitation Tournament
MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Pence, Kinziger lead Illinois State past Wake Forest, 78-75 in NIT

Ty Pence scored 23 points to lead the Illinois State Redbirds and Johnny Kinziger knocked down the winning 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining as the Redbirds defeated the Wake Fo...
MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Illinois State beats Wake Forest 78-75, winning twice in NIT for first time in 30 years

Ty Pence had 23 points, Johnny Kinziger scored 19, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with two seconds left, and Illinois State rallied to beat top seed Wake Forest 78-75 in the second...
MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Wake Forest plays Illinois State in NIT matchup

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons take on the Illinois State Redbirds in the National Invitation Tournament
MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Wake Forest and Illinois State square off in NIT matchup

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons face the Illinois State Redbirds in the National Invitation Tournament
MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Illinois State defeats Kent State 79-58 in NIT

Led by Landon Wolf's 24 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 79-58 on Wednesday in the NIT
MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Illinois State squares off against Kent State in NIT matchup

The Illinois State Redbirds and Kent State Golden Flashes play in the National Invitation Tournament
MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Illinois State squares off against Kent State in NIT

The Illinois State Redbirds and Kent State Golden Flashes meet in the National Invitation Tournament
MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Bond leads Northern Iowa to 74-52 upset victory over Illinois State in MVC quarterfinals

Leon Bond III had 19 points in Northern Iowa’s 74-52 upset victory over Illinois State in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Illinois State plays in MVC Tournament against the Northern Iowa

The Illinois State Redbirds and Northern Iowa Panthers square off in the MVC Tournament
MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Kinziger scores 16 to lead Illinois State over Belmont 81-74

Led by Johnny Kinziger's 16 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Belmont Bruins 81-74
MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Walker, Illinois State Redbirds to host Scharnowski and the Belmont Bruins

Belmont travels to Illinois State in MVC play Sunday
FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Skunberg, Kinziger lead Illinois State past Northern Iowa 71-69

Boden Skunberg scored 14 points to lead the Illinois State Redbirds and Johnny Kinziger sealed the victory with a jump shot with 12 seconds left as the Redbirds took down the North...
FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Walker and the Illinois State Redbirds take on conference foe Northern Iowa

The Northern Iowa Panthers will play host to conference foe Illinois State
FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Johnson scores 23, Bradley takes down Illinois State 74-60

Led by Jaquan Johnson's 23 points, the Bradley Braves defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 74-60
FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Missouri Valley Conference

A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Missouri Valley.
FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS
Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Missouri Valley Conference

Illinois State visits Huibregtse and Bradley

Bradley hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Alex Huibregtse scored 22 points in Bradley's 79-72 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons
FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Coleman scores 22 off the bench, Illinois State downs Murray State 78-61

Ty'Reek Coleman scored 22 points off of the bench to lead the Illinois State Redbirds past the Murray State Racers 78-61
FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Murray State visits Illinois State following Tenner's 21-point outing

Murray State visits the Illinois State Redbirds after KJ Tenner scored 21 points in the Racers' 87-70 loss to the Belmont Bruins
FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press
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