This Year's Team (2023-2024)

[Manchester Matt]

Blue Ribbon released its preseason Valley rankings a few days ago. ISU was picked 8th.

 

[RedbirdSoxFan]

Blue Ribbon released its preseason Valley rankings a few days ago. ISU was picked 8th.

I’m picking them 6th

 

[DoubleDeuce]

Interesting comment I read in the ISU preview in The Almanac...
"Pedon says Banks is a high-IQ, cerebral player who should take over the point guard reins from Day 1."

 

[redbirdron1]

That is interesting and guessing Johnny will get a fair shot at minutes too.

 

[MadBird]

Mr. Walker looking pretty trim. Here's your freshman class:

 

[isuquinndog]

I'm so excited for Chase

 

[DougSutton]

Mr. Walker looking pretty trim. Here's your freshman class:

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I really like the black uniforms with the black T-Shirts underneath.

 

[isuquinndog]

Seriously, compare Chase here to what you see above:

 

[ChiRedbirdfan]

Seriously, compare Chase here to what you see above:

chase may surprise a lot of people, including himself, as respects to how good his b ball game is via the new physique, which we are all I hoping for big time. You gotta figure that while he is working incredible hard to trim down the weight he is also working incredibly hard on his game skills too, which already seemed to include a lot of finesse for a big guy. Chase alone may be a worthy reason for following redbird hoops closely this year. unfortunately if this happens he may be a one and done Redbird which sucks, but it is today's reality.

anyone know how well he is playing right now?

 

[Bird Friend]

chase may surprise a lot of people, including himself, as respects to how good his b ball game is via the new physique, which we are all I hoping for big time. You gotta figure that while he is working incredible hard to trim down the weight he is also working incredibly hard on his game skills too, which already seemed to include a lot of finesse for a big guy. Chase alone may be a worthy reason for following redbird hoops closely this year. unfortunately if this happens he may be a one and one Redbird which sucks, but it is today's reality.

anyone know how well he is playing right now?

Well. So far he hasn’t scored.

 

[TheDude]

We have the worst luck with feet

 

[Manchester Matt]

We have the worst luck with feet

From all accounts, Walker has had an outstanding preseason, too. This sucks.

 

[Popsto4]

From all accounts, Walker has had an outstanding preseason, too. This sucks.

Yes he have. I’ve heard he’s the best big on the team already. Hopefully this won’t set him back for too long.

 

[Adunk33]

From all accounts, Walker has had an outstanding preseason, too. This sucks.

His court vision is truly remarkable.

 

[cubird]

Not the first time in a boot.

 

[isuquinndog]

 

[BirdGrad2011]

Not the first time in a boot.

Won’t be the last. As long as it’s not serious…

 

[Dmills]

Illinois State’s Kendall Lewis - Valley Hoops Insider

Back for a Big Run (St. Louis, MO) – Illinois State’s Kendall Lewis is a multi-dimensional, ball-hawking forward for the greatly improved Redbirds roster. The 6’7 forward is the ringleader of coach Ryan Pedon’s retooled, second-year squad. Pedon has added four Division 1 transfers and has a...

www.valleyhoopsinsider.com

 

[DoubleDeuce]

Illinois State’s Kendall Lewis - Valley Hoops Insider

Back for a Big Run (St. Louis, MO) – Illinois State’s Kendall Lewis is a multi-dimensional, ball-hawking forward for the greatly improved Redbirds roster. The 6’7 forward is the ringleader of coach Ryan Pedon’s retooled, second-year squad. Pedon has added four Division 1 transfers and has a...

www.valleyhoopsinsider.com

Love his excitement for this team! It's infectious.

 

[DannyCooksey]

Any update on Chase?