Illinois State has eyes set on March Madness

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) -- Illinois State enters the season with high expectations after making it to the Final Four of the NIT for the first time in program history, and they're going to be one of the favorite teams in a solid Missouri Valley Conference this year.

The Red Birds return plenty of talent from that roster a year ago, which includes seniors Chase Walker and Johnny Kinziger, who are returning for their fourth seasons in Normal and both will be relied upon to lead ISU as they look for their third consecutive 20 plus win season and potentially a berth in March Madness.