Arkansas State Red Wolves

Arkansas State Red Wolves

25-11 - 1st in Sun Belt
Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2025-26 Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2025-26

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Sources: Arkansas State expected to hire Alabama's Pannone Sources: Arkansas State expected to hire Alabama's Pannone

Arkansas State is expected to hire Alabama's Ryan Pannone, an assistant coach who helped lead the Crimson Tide to an Elite Eight appearance Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, as its next head coach, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello.

Arkansas State is expected to hire Alabama assistant Ryan Pannone as its next head coach, sources told ESPN. Official announcement expected in the next couple days. He replaces another former Alabama assistant, Bryan Hodgson, who left for South Florida. CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein
reported the news first. Arkansas State is expected to hire Alabama assistant Ryan Pannone as its next head coach, sources told ESPN. Official announcement expected in the next couple days. He replaces another former Alabama assistant, Bryan Hodgson, who left for South Florida. CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein reported the news first.

Arkansas State guard Derrian Ford will enter transfer portal - Jeff Borzello Arkansas State guard Derrian Ford will enter transfer portal - Jeff Borzello

Jasper Floyd hits game-winner, scores 18 to lead North Texas over Arkansas State 65-63 in NIT Jasper Floyd hits game-winner, scores 18 to lead North Texas over Arkansas State 65-63 in NIT

— Jasper Floyd hit a jumper with two seconds left and finished with 18 points to rally North Texas to a 65-63 victory over Arkansas State in the second round of the NIT on Sunday night.

Nelson's 26 lead Arkansas State over Saint Louis in NIT 103-78 Nelson's 26 lead Arkansas State over Saint Louis in NIT 103-78

— Izaiyah Nelson had 26 points and 10 rebounds in Arkansas State's 103-78 victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday night in the NIT.

Izaiyah Nelson rocks the rim with dunk Izaiyah Nelson rocks the rim with dunk

Izaiyah Nelson rocks the rim with dunk

NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions

There's little any team can do now about its chances, so take a look at the final projected NCAA tournament field for 2025. Watch the men's bracket reveal starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Troy beats Arkansas State for Sun Belt title, NCAA berth Troy beats Arkansas State for Sun Belt title, NCAA berth

Troy beat Arkansas State on Monday night to clinch a spot in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2017.

Sun Belt Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Arkansas State 79.4 - 11 25
Troy 73.4 1 11 23
South Alabama 72.9 2 11 21
James Madison 73.9 3 12 20
Marshall 75.7 3.5 13 20
App State 67.8 5.5 14 17
Texas State 76.2 7 16 16
Georgia Southern 74.2 6.5 16 17
Old Dominion 67.9 9.5 20 15
Georgia State 75.1 9.5 19 14
Louisiana 65.4 11.5 21 12
Southern Miss 71.3 12.5 22 11
Coastal Carolina 66.8 13 22 10
UL Monroe 68.9 16 25 7
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Taryn Todd
  • Assists Per Game

    Terrance Ford Jr.
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Taryn Todd

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Izaiyah Nelson
  • Steals Per Game

    Kobe Julien
  • Blocks Per Game

    Izaiyah Nelson