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Ryan Pedon Named Head Coach of Illinois State Men’s Basketball

NORMAL, Ill. – Longtime standout assistant coach Ryan Pedon has been named the 20th head coach in the storied history of the Illinois State men's basketball program.

Fans are invited to welcome Coach Pedon to Illinois State on Monday, March 7, with an open event inside Redbird Arena starting at 11 a.m.

"I am extremely excited to be joining the Redbird family. I would like to thank President Kinzy, Kyle Brennan, and Mark Muhlhauser for this opportunity," Pedon said. "My family and I have been committed to finding the right fit all along.