TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State men’s basketball opens fall camp Monday, Sept. 26, as the Sycamores continue preparations for the upcoming 2022-23 season.
Indiana State men’s basketball practices will not be open to the general public. Coach Schertz and the players will be available to the media upon request.
Sycamores set for breakout year under head coach Josh Schertz as the Sycamores possess a wealth of talent and experience, as well as key transfers to the 2022-23 roster.
The depth begins in the backcourt as the Sycamores welcome six of their top seven scorers from the 2022-23 season, including the All-Conference guard Cooper Neese and All-Newcomer Selection Cameron Henry. Neese elevated his game during his junior season at ISU with a career-high 15.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while adding career highs with 60 three-pointers made. Henry also caused a stir in his first season by finishing 10th in the MVC in points (14.3 points per game), while averaging 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.
The 2021-22 starters are also back on the pitch Julian Larry (1.2 spg, 1.8 turnover assist ratio) and Kailex Stephens (9.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg), as well as major contributors Xavier Bledson (9.1 ppg, 3.7 apg, 89.2% FT), Cameron Crawford (3.0 ppg, 1.9 rpg) and Zach Hobbs (6.3 ppm, 45 3PT, 36.9% 3PT).
The Sycamore roster welcomes five roster transfers as well as four true freshmen. Newcomers are honored with two-time All-American Forward and GLVC Player of the Year Cade McKnightas well as the 2021 SAC Player of the Year on guard Trenton Gibson.
DePaul Transfer Courvoisier McCauley should play long minutes after reuniting with Schertz, while Bradley’s transfer Jayson Kent started 15 games in the Valley in 2021-22. Truman State Transfer Masen Miller completes the group after starting all 30 games for TSU and averaging 14.2 points and 2.9 assists per game.
The freshman class is announced from the front Robbie Avila while the highly rated product Oak Forest High averaged 23.9 points and 10.6 rebounds in his senior year. Joining Avila East of the Guards Rob Martin, Jaden Schertzand isaac holmes as the trio look to provide key depth throughout the year.
The Sycamores will unveil their new $2 million video card at the Hulman Center this season thanks to a donation from the Hulman-George family.
Full 2022-23 Indiana State Men’s Basketball Schedule Available here. The Sycamores open competition with an exhibition Nov. 1 against Tusculum before starting the 2022-23 regular season.
Indiana State Men’s Basketball Season Ticket information
Season tickets for the 2022-23 Indiana State Men’s Basketball Team are on sale now. The Sycamores will host 10 conference games to go along with the non-conference slate. For the first time, the Missouri Valley Conference will play a 20-game conference slate following the additions of Murray State, Belmont and Illinois-Chicago to the League beginning July 1, 2022.
Those who would like more information on subscriptions can contact the Deputy Director of Sports Ticketing Bishop of Austin by phone at 812-237-8972 or by email at [email protected]. Fans can also call 877-ISU-TIXS or email [email protected]. Fans can also purchase season passes online by clicking HERE.
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