NORMAL – When Illinois State basketball coach Ryan Pedon jumped into the transfer portal with both feet, he identified four types of players he wanted to bring to the Redbirds.
After a stretch of summer practice sessions, Pedon is more convinced than ever that Myles Foster, Jordan Davis, Brandon Lieb and Dalton Banks are exactly what he was seeking.
“We’ve had a good summer, a really good summer. Our new guys have blended well with the guys that were returning,” Pedon said. “I really like the chemistry and camaraderie of this group. I think we have a lot of different pieces maybe we didn’t have last year.