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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Talented group of kids to compete for Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball this season

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Eastern Illinois Panthers release roster of 20 players to open the season.

They look to set the tone as they open the year away against the Valparaiso Beacons on Nov. 4 at Athletics-Recreation Center.

The Panthers want to improve upon their record of 12-19 last season.

Here is their full 2025-2026 roster

4 — Andre Washington — Guard — 5′11″ — 180 lbs. — Hometown: `Staten Island

15 — Andrew Austin — Forward — 6′7″ — 220 lbs. — Hometown: Rock Rapids

2 — Artese Stapleton — Guard — 6′3″ — 170 lbs.

4 — Isaiah Griffin — Guard — 6′0″ — 155 lbs. — Hometown: Orange

2 — JT Elder — Guard — 6′7″ — 200 lbs. — Hometown: Tucson

10 — Jackson Connor — Forward — 6′6″ — 210 lbs.

6 — Kam O'Connor — Guard — 6′0″ — 170 lbs. — Hometown: Lebanon

40 — Kooper Jacobi — Forward — 6′7″ — 200 lbs. — Hometown: Sellersburg

6 — Kyle Layton — Guard — 6′0″ — 175 lbs. — Hometown: McKinney

17 — Lazar Grbovic — Forward — 6′8″ — 240 lbs.

11 — Malik Olafioye — Guard — 6′2″ — 190 lbs. — Hometown: Ecorse

1 — Markus Blackwell — Guard — 6′2″ — 180 lbs. — Hometown: Detroit

3 — Meechie White — Guard — 6′1″ — 175 lbs. — Hometown: Louisville

13 — Nazareth Fisher — Forward — 6′10″ — 220 lbs. — Hometown: Washington

9 — Obadiah Curtis — Guard — 6′5″ — 200 lbs. — Hometown: Fresno

10 — Preston Turner — Guard — 6′6″ — 185 lbs. — Hometown: Ellsinore

7 — Prince Johnson — Forward — 6′8″ — 215 lbs. — Hometown: Bennettsville

23 — Shane Sims — Guard — 6′4″ — 200 lbs. — Hometown: Evansville

24 — Terry McMorris — Forward — 6′7″ — 185 lbs. — Hometown: Oklahoma City

5 — Zion Fruster — Guard — 6′2″ — 170 lbs.

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