McLean County Times

The Illinois State athletic department has announced changes to its basketball coaches show for the 2024-25 season. The Illinois State Basketball Coach's Show, sponsored by The O'Brien Auto Team, will now take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday nights and will be held at different locations throughout the year.

Fans are encouraged to attend these shows, which will also be broadcast on WJBC 1230 AM, the Varsity Network, and streamed live on the Illinois State Athletics Facebook page.

Head women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie will kick off the show at 6 p.m., joined by Greg Halbleib. Following her segment, head men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon will appear at 6:45 p.m., accompanied by John Fitzgerald and Mike Matthews. Each segment will last for 45 minutes and include a guest player.

The schedule for this year's Illinois State Basketball Coach's Show is as follows:

- October 28 – BloNo Pizza Co.

- November 18 – BloNo Pizza Co.

- December 16 – BloNo Pizza Co.

- January 6 – Rob Dob's

- January 13 – Avanti's

- January 20 – Rob Dob's

- January 27 – Avanti's

- February 3 – Rob Dob's

- February 10 – Avanti's

- February 17 – Rob Dob's

- March 3 – Avanti's

- March 10 – Rob Dob's

For more information on tickets, merchandise, and other Redbird activities, fans can visit GoRedbirds.com or use the Illinois State Redbirds App.