Illinois State’s bruising double-double machine and rim-protecting anchor
In the 2012-13 season, Jackie Carmichael was the Redbirds’ everything-big: 17.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game, while leading the MVC in rebounding and blocked shots and earning first-team All-MVC honors[2][11]. He finished his Illinois State career with school records in blocks (200), plus 942 rebounds and 1,580 points, which tells you he was more than a stat-stuffer—he was a relentless interior presence who could punish mistakes, control the glass, and change shots at the rim[1][10][11]. If you want a tough, high-motor frontcourt player with proven production and legitimate two-way impact, Carmichael was absolutely your kind of fit[1][2].
