Ryan Pedon Era Begins on Sunday

NORMAL, Ill. - New Illinois State head men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon unofficially begins his head coaching career on Sunday, as the Redbirds host the College of Wooster Fighting Scots in an exhibition at Redbird Arena.

GAME INFORMATION When: Sunday, October 30 Tip-Off: 2 PM CT Arena: Redbird Arena Live Stats: StatBroadcast Live Stats Radio: Illinois State Radio Network WJBC 93.7 & 1230 AM TEAM PREVIEW

The Redbirds return six scholarship players from a season ago – led by senior forward Kendall Lewis who averaged 9.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while grabbing 38 steals, dishing out 33 assists, and blocking 32 shots. Also back is Liam McChesney who averaged 4.5 points and 3.1 rebounds…