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Muller likes long-range shooting ability Tinsley will provide Redbirds

NORMAL — Illinois State basketball coach Dan Muller said William Tinsley "is right about 6-6, about my height." Just don't expect Muller to be foolish enough to get in any shooting contests with his newest recruit.

Tinsley, a Ridgeview High School graduate and Colfax resident, signed his national letter of intent Wednesday with ISU on the first day of the one-week fall signing period.

Tinsley started his sophomore season for Lake Land College in Mattoon later Wednesday and will have two years of eligibility with ISU beginning next fall.

"He's a great kid and we think has a chance to be a very special player here at Illinois State," said Muller.