Ryan Schmitt brings size, efficiency, and a coach’s-clipboard feel to Illinois State
In the 2023-24 season, Ryan Schmitt gave Illinois State a 6-foot-11 interior option who finished his Redbirds career with 122 points and 92 rebounds in 46 games, including five starts. He’s the kind of forward who fits by playing within himself: size, steadiness, and reliable effort over flash. The differentiator is his frame and role discipline — useful for teams that value rim presence, rebounding, and low-maintenance minutes more than high-usage scoring. He was a senior-era program piece, then moved into coaching, which says a lot about his basketball IQ and team-first vibe.
