IDAHO STATE BENGALS MEN'S BASKETBALL

Big Sky ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Ryan Looney's squad at Idaho State has struggled with consistency this season, posting a 10-17 overall record while averaging 74.3 points per game against opponents who score 76.0—a narrow margin that reflects the Bengals' competitive but ultimately unsuccessful efforts. The team's home-court advantage at Reed Gym shows promise with a 7-6 record inside Pocatello, yet the road woes have been severe, with Idaho State managing just 3-11 away from home. In Big Sky Conference play, the Bengals stand at 2-10, positioning them near the bottom of the league standings as they navigate their winter schedule.

Located in Pocatello among Idaho State's 12,614 students, the basketball program operates from a campus established in 1901. With 15 players on the roster, Looney has a compact group tasked with competing in the Mountain West region. The disparity between home performance and road results—a 4-5 swing in winning percentage between venues—underscores the challenges facing a program seeking to establish greater parity and develop the depth needed for sustained conference success.

KEY FACTS

SchoolIdaho State University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationPocatello, Idaho
VenueReed Gym
Head CoachRyan Looney

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
8Trey ArlandG
3Landen BirleyG
13Louis BondG
12Lachlan BrewerG
4Jaedyn BrownG
14Kasen CarpenterG
32Blake DaberkowF
0Gus EtchisonPG
2Jamison GuerraPG
10Connor HollenbeckF
11Martin KheilG
30Evan OttenF
21Quin PattersonG
5Cheikh SowG
24Caleb Van De GriendF

SEASON RECORD

13-20

Overall

10-7

Home

3-13

Away

4-12

Conference

74.5 PPG / 76.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Park University Gilbert BuccaneersW 81-71
Nov 8San Diego TorerosW 71-68
Nov 9San Diego State AztecsL 57-73
Nov 16Seattle U RedhawksL 74-83
Nov 19Santa Clara BroncosL 55-64
Nov 21Justice College LionsW 89-51
Nov 26Sam Houston BearkatsL 81-84
Nov 28Cal State Northridge MatadorsW 82-50
Dec 4Kansas City RoosW 68-59
Dec 6Denver PioneersW 93-79
Dec 11Utah Valley WolverinesL 69-73
Dec 19Montana-Western BulldogsW 80-64
Dec 21UC Davis AggiesL 83-93
Jan 2Sacramento State HornetsW 97-84
Jan 3Portland State VikingsL 87-93
Jan 9Northern Colorado BearsL 72-85
Jan 11Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 81-79
Jan 16Idaho VandalsW 76-68
Jan 17Eastern Washington EaglesL 66-84
Jan 23Montana State BobcatsL 62-74
Jan 24Montana GrizzliesL 60-69
Jan 31Weber State WildcatsL 79-81
Feb 3Portland State VikingsL 65-88
Feb 6Northern Arizona LumberjacksL 73-79
Feb 7Northern Colorado BearsL 61-69
Feb 13Eastern Washington EaglesL 75-88
Feb 14Idaho VandalsL 69-99
Feb 20Montana GrizzliesW 73-69
Feb 21Montana State BobcatsW 91-76
Feb 28Weber State WildcatsL 73-83
Mar 3Sacramento State HornetsL 65-83
Mar 8Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 73-65
Mar 8Portland State VikingsL 78-85

ANALYTICS

-1.6

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

55.7%

SOS

#304

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.2337

#334

96.6

Adj O

#221

107.2

Adj D

Last 5: 2-3Last 10: 3-7Best W Streak: 3Worst L Streak: 9
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Idaho State Men's Basketball compete in?
Idaho State Bengals Men's Basketball competes in the Big Sky Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Idaho State play men's basketball home games?
Idaho State Men's Basketball plays home games at Reed Gym in Pocatello, ID.
Who is the head coach of Idaho State Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Idaho State Bengals Men's Basketball is Ryan Looney.
When was Idaho State Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Idaho State Men's Basketball is not currently available.