Watch now: Q&A with new Illinois State head basketball coach Ryan Pedon

Pantagraph | March 28, 2022

alert top story

New Illinois State University basketball head coach Ryan Pedon addresses fans during a meet and greet at Redbird Arena on March 7. Pedon began his full-time duties with the Redbirds this week after Ohio State, where he was an assistant coach, lost in the NCAA Tournament's second round last Sunday.

NORMAL — Ryan Pedon was named Illinois State's men's head basketball coach on March 4. He came to Redbird Arena for a press conference three days later before returning to his duties as Ohio State's assistant coach.

When the Buckeyes' season ended last Sunday with a loss to Villanova in an NCAA Tournament second-round game, Pedon shifted full-time attention to ISU and his first head coaching opportunity.