Illinois State transfer Ty’Reek Coleman commits to Iowa

TL;DR

Ty'Reek Coleman, a guard from Illinois State, has committed to Iowa after a strong freshman season. He averaged 10.0 points and shot 50% from the field last season.

Key points

Ty'Reek Coleman transfers from Illinois State to Iowa
Averaged 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game
Shot 50% from the field and 42% from three-point range
Chose Iowa over Nebraska and other programs
Played a key role for Illinois State as a freshman

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Illinois State Redbirds guard Ty'reek Coleman (10) goes up for a basket against Auburn Tigers forward Sebastian Williams-Adams (33) on Thursday, April 2, 2026, during an NIT semifinals matchup at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. © Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Iowa is reloading coming off of its Elite 8 appearance in Year 1 under Ben McCollum, and the Hawkeyes have picked up another key addition in Illinois State transfer guard Ty’Reek Coleman.

The Aurora (Ill.) native is coming off a standout freshman season for the Redbirds and chose the Hawkeyes over Nebraska and a host of other programs. In his lone season with ISU, the 6’2 Coleman averaged 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 50% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc.

He started 19 of the team’s 35 games, bouncing between the starting two-guard spot and the sixth man role. Across those 35 contests, he played a little under 23 minutes per night and was a microwave scorer for the Redbirds’ offense.

Coleman scored 16-plus points in eight games, including a 17-point performance against Auburn in the NIT earlier this month. His 37 3-pointers were also fourth-best on team, while his 3-point percentage mark (41.6%) led the squad.

Q&A

What were Ty'Reek Coleman's stats at Illinois State?

Ty'Reek Coleman averaged 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 50% from the field and 42% from three-point range.

Which schools were interested in Ty'Reek Coleman before he chose Iowa?

Ty'Reek Coleman chose Iowa over Nebraska and several other programs.

What impact will Ty'Reek Coleman have on the Iowa basketball team?

Ty'Reek Coleman is expected to contribute significantly to Iowa's roster after their Elite 8 appearance, bringing scoring and versatility to the team.