🏀 BIRD FANS 4 EVER — EPISODE 95! 🏀 Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon joins Bird Fans 4 Ever for an inside look at what it really takes to build a college basketball season. 🎙️ How do you build a schedule that helps a team grow?

Coach Pedon takes us behind the scenes of scheduling—balancing non-conference opportunities, home-court atmosphere, travel demands, and the grind of Valley play. He explains how the right opponents can expose weaknesses, build confidence, and prepare a team for the challenges ahead. Then, we dive into the Redbirds 🔴⚪️

Pedon breaks down:
▪️ The returning core bringing leadership and continuity
▪️ The newcomers and what each player brings to the roster
▪️ The internal competition pushing everyone to improve
▪️ The development of this team’s identity
▪️ Why toughness, connectedness, and doing the little things right could make a difference

From constructing the schedule to constructing the team, Coach Pedon gives Bird Fans 4 Ever a rare look at the process behind the program.

🎧 Episode 95 is one Redbird fans won’t want to miss!

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🔴⚪️ Go ‘Birds!

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