The Atlanta Area Alumni Network is planning a special Redbird watch party for alumni on February 19. Join the group to watch the men’s basketball team take on the Loyola Ramblers.

Before the game begins, guests will hear from special guest Rick Whitlow ’78, a top 20 leading scorer for Redbird basketball. Whitlow played for legendary coach Will Robinson from 1972 to 1975, including a season with Doug Collins.  He was also selected by the Houston Rockets in the NBA draft. Whitlow is excited to answer any alumni questions and share stories from his time playing for Illinois State.

When: 3:30 p.m. (tipoff at 4 p.m.), Sunday, February 19
Where: Hudson Grille Brookehaven 4046 Peachtree Road, Atlanta

Those planning to attend can RSVP by February 18 to Colleen Rice ’11 to help the network plan for the correct number of guests.