The 2024–25 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Redbirds played their home games on Doug Collins Court at CEFCU Arena in

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as members of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC).

Previous season

The Redbirds finished the 2023–24 season 15–17, 9–11 in the

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play to finish in a tie for seventh place. As the seventh seed in the MVC tournament, they lost to tenth seeded

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in the opening round.

Offseason

Departures

2024 recruiting class

Incoming transfers

Preseason

The Redbirds were picked to finish in fourth place in the conference's preseason poll.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball The Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team represents Illinois State University, located in Normal, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They are currently led by head coach Ryan Pedon and play their home games at CEFCU ...