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Johnny Kinziger is a junior guard and one of Illinois State's most reliable scorers at 11.3 points per game.
A De Pere, Wisconsin native, Johnny Kinziger was named Wisconsin co-Mr. Basketball after leading De Pere High School to an undefeated 30-0 state championship in 2023. He arrived at Illinois State and had a breakout freshman season, earning immediate playing time. By his sophomore year, Kinziger had established himself as a cornerstone of the Redbirds' backcourt, earning All-MVC Second Team and MVC All-Academic First Team honors in 2024-25 while averaging 14.6 points per game. He became the 47th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points during a January 2026 matchup against Indiana State. Despite transfer portal interest, Kinziger chose loyalty and returned to Illinois State for his junior season.
Career history
A De Pere, Wisconsin native, Johnny Kinziger was named Wisconsin co-Mr. Basketball after leading De Pere High School to an undefeated 30-0 state championship in 2023. He arrived at Illinois State and had a breakout freshman season, earning immediate playing time. By his sophomore year, Kinziger had established himself as a cornerstone of the Redbirds' backcourt, earning All-MVC Second Team and MVC All-Academic First Team honors in 2024-25 while averaging 14.6 points per game. He became the 47th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points during a January 2026 matchup against Indiana State. Despite transfer portal interest, Kinziger chose loyalty and returned to Illinois State for his junior season.
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