Illinois State Transfer Ty'Reek Coleman Commits to Iowa

The 6'2 guard averaged 10 points per game as a freshman at Illinois State.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:06am

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Iowa has landed a key addition from the NCAA Transfer Portal, securing the commitment of former Illinois State guard Ty'Reek Coleman. The 6'2 Aurora, Illinois native is coming off a standout freshman season with the Redbirds, where he averaged 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 50% from the field and 42% from 3-point range.

Why it matters

Iowa is reloading after an Elite 8 appearance in Year 1 under head coach Ben McCollum, and the addition of Coleman provides a talented scoring guard who can also contribute on the defensive end. Coleman chose Iowa over Nebraska and other programs, signaling the Hawkeyes' ability to attract top transfer talent.

The details

In his lone season at Illinois State, Coleman started 19 of the team's 35 games, playing around 23 minutes per night and emerging as a microwave scorer for the Redbirds' offense. He scored 16 or more points in 8 games, including a 17-point performance against Auburn in the NIT. His 37 3-pointers were fourth-best on the team, and his 41.6% 3-point percentage led the squad.

  • Coleman played his freshman season at Illinois State in the 2025-26 campaign.
  • He entered the NCAA Transfer Portal following the season.
  • Coleman committed to Iowa on April 18, 2026.

The players

Ty'Reek Coleman

A 6'2 guard who played his freshman season at Illinois State, where he averaged 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 50% from the field and 42% from 3-point range.

Ben McCollum

The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, who led the team to an Elite 8 appearance in his first season.

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What’s next

Coleman will have 3 years of eligibility remaining at Iowa and is expected to compete for a starting role in the Hawkeyes' backcourt next season.

The takeaway

The addition of Ty'Reek Coleman is a significant boost for Iowa as they look to build on their Elite 8 run last season. His scoring ability, 3-point shooting, and defensive skills make him a valuable transfer addition who can help the Hawkeyes contend in the Big Ten.