The 2020–21 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Redbirds, led by ninth-year head coach Dan Muller, played their home games at Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena in

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as members of the

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. In a season limited due to the ongoing

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, they finished the season 7–18, 4–14 in MVC play to finish in 10th place. In the MVC tournament, they lost to

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in the first round.

Previous season

The Redbirds finished the 2019–20 season 10–21, 5–13 in MVC play to finish in ninth place. In the MVC tournament, they lost to

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in the first round.

Offseason

Departures

2020 recruiting class

Incoming transfers

Roster

''NOTE'': (L) indicates left team in-season

Schedule and results

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health guidelines.

References

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Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball seasons

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