Ohio State basketball head coach Chris Holtmann will be losing another assistant, and this time it’s his right-hand man Ryan Pedon.
The Columbus Dispatch first reported the news, with Illinois State confirming the hire on Friday in a release using its Twitter account.
“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. Simply stated, Illinois State checks every one of our boxes. Great people, strong academics, a highly competitive environment, a proud alumni base, and a campus/community that will allow us to recruit at a high level. The tradition of Illinois State Men’s Basketball is well-documented, and we will embrace this at every level. My family and I are so grateful for this opportunity and look forward to building something very special at Illinois State.”
