ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Arkansas State enters a transitional phase under third-year coach Ryan Pannone, who has guided the Red Wolves to a balanced 16-11 overall record anchored by a strong 9-4 home performance at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro. The squad averages 82.5 points per game while holding opponents to 77.5, demonstrating moderate defensive discipline across 16-player roster built for the Sun Belt Conference's mid-tier competition. With a 5-7 conference record, the program has struggled on the road at 7-7 versus home strength, suggesting inconsistency in travel situations typical of mid-major basketball programs developing depth.
Founded in 1909 and drawing from Arkansas State University's 17,926-student enrollment base, the Red Wolves program continues Pannone's rebuilding effort in the Sun Belt Conference's winter basketball landscape. The home-court advantage has proven meaningful this season—the nine-win mark at First National Bank Arena outpaces the seven victories accumulated during away contests by two games. Pannone's continued emphasis on defensive efficiency, allowing 77.5 points per outing, reflects a coaching philosophy grounded in containment rather than offensive explosiveness as Arkansas State competes within the evolving Sun Belt structure.
KEY FACTS
| School | Arkansas State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Venue | First National Bank Arena |
| Head Coach | Ryan Pannone |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Grayson Bennett | F |
| 2 | TJ Caldwell | G |
| 20 | Joey Chammaa | G |
| 10 | Chudi Dioramma | F |
| 22 | Jaxon Ellingsworth | F |
| 15 | CJ Geathers | G |
| 12 | Jalen Hampton | G |
| 5 | Christian Harmon | G |
| 1 | Matt Hayman | G |
| 8 | Weston Honeycutt | G |
| 0 | Chandler Jackson | G |
| 4 | Tim Matthews | G |
| 23 | Rho Omed | F |
| 3 | Royal Blue Smith | G |
| 21 | Fredy-Salam Sylla | G |
| 13 | Aly Tounkara | F |
SEASON RECORD
20-12
Overall
11-5
Home
9-7
Away
5-8
Conference
83.0 PPG / 77.2 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Ohio Bobcats | W 89-85 |
| Nov 8 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 65-90 |
| Nov 12 | Missouri State Bears | W 86-85 |
| Nov 16 | Christian Brothers Buccaneers | W 95-67 |
| Nov 20 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 72-85 |
| Nov 22 | SMU Mustangs | L 69-100 |
| Nov 25 | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | W 74-63 |
| Nov 28 | North Dakota State Bison | W 85-80 |
| Dec 3 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 83-63 |
| Dec 7 | Little Rock Trojans | W 90-78 |
| Dec 13 | Rice Owls | L 76-77 |
| Dec 18 | Texas State Bobcats | W 89-70 |
| Dec 20 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 93-86 |
| Dec 31 | Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys | W 107-63 |
| Jan 3 | James Madison Dukes | L 74-78 |
| Jan 8 | Troy Trojans | W 86-74 |
| Jan 10 | Texas State Bobcats | W 83-82 |
| Jan 16 | South Alabama Jaguars | L 87-91 |
| Jan 17 | Troy Trojans | L 74-99 |
| Jan 23 | Georgia Southern Eagles | W 85-68 |
| Jan 24 | Georgia State Panthers | L 81-82 |
| Jan 29 | Old Dominion Monarchs | L 71-75 |
| Jan 31 | Marshall Thundering Herd | L 61-70 |
| Feb 5 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | W 70-66 |
| Feb 7 | Bowling Green Falcons | W 91-54 |
| Feb 12 | UL Monroe Warhawks | W 103-70 |
| Feb 14 | South Alabama Jaguars | L 88-92 |
| Feb 20 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 79-62 |
| Feb 21 | UL Monroe Warhawks | W 102-94 |
| Feb 25 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 89-84 |
| Feb 28 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 81-58 |
| Mar 6 | Georgia Southern Eagles | L 77-80 |
ANALYTICS
+5.8
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
56.1%
SOS
#98
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.6969
109.9
Adj O
102.2
Adj D
OTHER SPORTS AT ARKANSAS STATE
SUN BELT CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Georgia Southern Eagles
- Georgia State Panthers
- James Madison Dukes
- Marshall Thundering Herd
- Old Dominion Monarchs
- Texas State Bobcats
- Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
- Troy Trojans
- Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
- Louisiana Monroe Warhawks
- South Alabama Jaguars
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Arkansas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Arkansas State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Arkansas State Red Wolves Men's Basketball competes in the Sun Belt Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Arkansas State play men's basketball home games?
- Arkansas State Men's Basketball plays home games at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR.
- Who is the head coach of Arkansas State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Arkansas State Red Wolves Men's Basketball is Ryan Pannone.
- When was Arkansas State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Arkansas State Men's Basketball is not currently available.