Pedon Signs Contract Extension as Illinois State's Head Coach

Pedon Signs Contract Extension as Illinois State's Head Coach

Ryan Pedon, head coach of Illinois State men's basketball, has received a contract extension through the 2029-30 season following notable improvements in the team's performance, including a College Basketball Invitational Title in 2025. His leadership has led to the program's best record (22-14) since 2017, and a winning season for the first time since 2019. Pedon expressed gratitude to the university leadership for their support and emphasized …

Pedon receives contract extension at Illinois State

Following back-to-back seasons with strong improvement – including the 2025 College Basketball Invitational Title – Illinois State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pedon has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. The 22 wins from the 2024-25 season was the program’s most since the 2016-17 season, and the program’s first winning season since 2018-19. “I am grateful for this opportunity to continue leading the Redbird Men’s Basket…

Ryan Pedon signs extension to remain with Illinois State men’s basketball through the 2029-30 season

Illinois State men’s basketball has inked an extension with head coach Ryan Pedon to remain at the helm of the Redbirds through the 2029-30 season.