Illinois State freshman guard Johnny Kinziger has been named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Bench Team, becoming the 16th member of the team from Illinois State. Kinziger averages 8.6 points per game and is one of five players on the team to have played in all 31 games this season. He has made 37 three-point baskets, tying for the eighth-most by a Redbird freshman in program history, and holds the highest free throw percentage and fifth-highest three-point percentage among ISU freshmen. Kinziger was joined on the All-Bench Team by six other players from different teams in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Johnny Kinziger averages 8.6 points per game
  • He has made 37 three-point baskets this season
  • Illinois State opens play at the 2024 MVC Tournament on Thursday at 6 p.m. against Evansville Aces
Bottom Line

Johnny Kinziger's impressive performance has earned him a place on the MVC All-Bench Team, showcasing his significant contribution to Illinois State's basketball success.