TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The 2025-26 Indiana State men's basketball promotional schedule has been announced. The Sycamores also have announced gameday enhancements for the upcoming season.
 
THE 2025-26 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
The season features 15 promotional dates on the calendar, beginning with the home opener on November 6 against Illinois Tech.
 
November 6: Mental Health Awareness Night/ Dixie Bee Elementary Night

• Hamilton Center on the concourse pregame with information on mental health and giveaways
• First 500 fans receive an Indiana State koozie courtesy of Wright's Pools

November 19: Nashville Recording Artist Elliot Booe National Anthem

• Indiana State Spirit Squad and Indiana State Baseball to perform at halftime

• Bayh College of Ed night-any teacher with a valid id can receive a $7 upper bowl ticket
• St. Patrick's School Night

November 22: Halftime Performance by Honey Creek Middle School
December 2: Baby Blue Night/Baby Blue Rally Towel Giveaway

• Rally towels courtesy of Grayless, Show-Me's, Culligan, and Wright's Pools

December 7- Koozie Giveaway courtesy of Show-Me's/Riley Elementary Day

• Spirit Squad Shirt giveaway for the Forest

December 18- Humane Society Night/Flying K9 Halftime Show/Lost Creek Elementary Day

• Donation to the Humane Society receives Culver's Menu Item Card        

December 29: Autism Awareness Night

• Arc of the Wabash Valley in attendance to raise awareness for autism and support services

January 10: Indiana State Spirit Squad Clinic Day
January 14: Blackout Cancer
January 24: HOF Day/2000-2001 Team Reunion/Kids Club Day

• Pregame Kids Club Activities on the concourse
• MBB Forest Shirt giveaway

January 31: SS Clinic/Suits & Sneakers/Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway/Food Drive

• Catholic Charities Food Drive
• First 1000 fans get Hawaiian shirt courtesy of Refreshment Services Pepsi
• PIKE Fraternity Night

February 9:

• White t-shirts courtesy of ISU Federal Credit Union

February 12: Together for Healthy Hearts Awareness game

• Healthy Heart Night sponsored by Union Health

February 18: Blue Out/Indiana State Faculty/Staff Night

• Royal Blue Shirt Giveaway sponsored by Grayless Heating and Cooling

March 1: Senior Day/ Non-Profit Night/Koozie giveaway from Grayless Heating and Cooling
 
GAMEDAY ENHANCEMENTS
As previously announced, J.T. Jeffries will serve as the on-court emcee this season.
 
Pregame
The Sycamore Siren

• Stay tuned for an announcement!

Starry Sideline Sofa

• Two fans from the upper level at every home men's basketball game will be selected by Indiana State Athletics Emcee to be moved down to the courtside sofa. Those two fans will be showcased on the Fan Cam at some point during the game.

In-Game
"The Prospect Bank Makin' It Rain Fan Cam"

• During this segment, fans will be encouraged to stand up and make noise. The chosen willer will receive a FREE $75 voucher when they open an account at Prospect Bank.

Starry Halfcourt Short

• The participant will be given one chance to make a halfcourt shot. If they win, they will receive a year's worth of Starry.

State Farm Sing-A-Long

• For this season's sing-a-long, the fans will get to choose which song is played at that specific game. The artist's name will be announced by J.T., and the artist between the three announced will be the winner and played as the State Farm Sing-A-Long.

University Village Name That Price

• The participant for this chosen will be a Forest Member. The member will have to get all three items right, guessing if the item's price is higher or lower than the dollar amount listed. If they get all three correct, they win a $50 Treehouse Gift Certificate.
• The participant gets a t-shirt for just playing.

DJ4K, Find Sycamore Sam

• The selected child and J.T. start at midcourt with Sycamore Sam. The participant gets blind folded and will have 30 seconds to find Sycamore Sam while blind folded. Sycamore Sam just stands in one spot on the court. When the crowd is asked to make noise: the crowd gets louder as the participant gets closer, and quieter when not close. The fans can also yell with directions.

Free Throw Challenge

• The free throw challenge is back, sponsored by Ford. The participants will make as many free throws in 30 seconds, and the winner will get a Sycamore-themed prize.

EPIC Insurance Putt for Dough

• The EPIC Insurance Putt for Dough is back! A fan will have the choice to putt from the free throw line for $250 or from halfcourt for $1,000.

Postgame
Meijer Forest Fan of the Game

• The leader of The Forest will choose the Meijer Forest Member of the Game. The winner gets a Meijer Gift bag and a Meijer Gift Card.

 
Follow the Sycamores
For the latest information on Sycamore Basketball, visit GoSycamores.com. You can also find the team on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Fans can also receive updates on Sycamore Athletics by downloading the March On App from the both the App Store and the Google Play Store.
 
Single-Game Tickets
Indiana State men's basketball single-game tickets are now available for purchase. You can purchase yours here.
 
Follow the Sycamores
For the latest information on Sycamore Basketball, visit GoSycamores.com. You can also find the team on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Fans can also receive updates on Sycamore Athletics by downloading the March On App from the both the App Store and the Google Play Store.