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ISU Basketball Season Kicks Off; Penn Aims for Ivy Glory

11/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

Illinois State University men's basketball begins its 2025-26 season on November 6, 2025, against Ohio.
Johnny Kinziger of Illinois State University had 137 rebounds last season.
Chase Walker of Illinois State University is projected as Preseason Player of the Year.
Penn men's basketball introduces six new players, including two transfers, aiming for its first Ivy League title since 2018.
Freshman Dalton Scantlebury expresses excitement about joining Penn men's basketball.

History

Historical Context

The 2018 Ivy League men's basketball tournament, held on March 10-11 at the Palestra, saw Penn defeat Harvard, securing its first championship since 2007 and an automatic NCAA tournament bid. This victory marked a significant return for Penn in collegiate basketball, reflecting the competitive landscape of the Ivy League and the ongoing evolution of player recruitment and development in the sport.

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Story summary

Illinois State University men's basketball begins its 2025-26 season on November 6, 2025, against Ohio.
Johnny Kinziger of Illinois State University had 137 rebounds last season.
Chase Walker of Illinois State University is projected as Preseason Player of the Year.
Penn men's basketball introduces six new players, including two transfers, aiming for its first Ivy League title since 2018.
Freshman Dalton Scantlebury expresses excitement about joining Penn men's basketball.

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