Meet the Bears: Seven-Foot Transfer Medina Joins Missouri State
June 18, 2026 | Men's Basketball
SPRINGFIELD -- Missouri State men's basketball head coach Cuonzo Martin announced today the addition of 7-foot transfer Isaiah Medina to the Bears lineup for the upcoming 2026-27 season.Â
Medina spent last season at DePaul University from the Big East where he redshirted as a true freshman. He is the eighth in a series of upcoming player announcements for Martin's squad.
"Isaiah is a skilled 7-footer with a unique combination of size, touch, and versatility," said Martin. "He has the potential to stretch the floor as a three-point threat while impacting the game around the rim. His upside is tremendous."
Medina redshirted as a true freshman at DePaul University in 2025-26 and did not play in any games for coach Chris Holtmann.
He prepped at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he helped coach Larry Murphy's Gladiators to a 27-5 record his senior season (2024-25) while averaging 8.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks while shooting 56 percent from the field. In his junior season, Gibbs won its first state title in 55 years with Medina averaging 9.6 points, 6.8 points and 1.3 blocks.Â
Medina also played for Puerto Rico at the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup where he tallied 13 points and 4 rebounds vs. Team USA. He was listed as a national Top 75 prospect and four-star recruit by On3 Sports. He also played for Team Speights Elite on the PumaNXT circuit.Â
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Previously Announced Men's Basketball Additions
Medina spent last season at DePaul University from the Big East where he redshirted as a true freshman. He is the eighth in a series of upcoming player announcements for Martin's squad.
"Isaiah is a skilled 7-footer with a unique combination of size, touch, and versatility," said Martin. "He has the potential to stretch the floor as a three-point threat while impacting the game around the rim. His upside is tremendous."
Medina redshirted as a true freshman at DePaul University in 2025-26 and did not play in any games for coach Chris Holtmann.
He prepped at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he helped coach Larry Murphy's Gladiators to a 27-5 record his senior season (2024-25) while averaging 8.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks while shooting 56 percent from the field. In his junior season, Gibbs won its first state title in 55 years with Medina averaging 9.6 points, 6.8 points and 1.3 blocks.Â
Medina also played for Puerto Rico at the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup where he tallied 13 points and 4 rebounds vs. Team USA. He was listed as a national Top 75 prospect and four-star recruit by On3 Sports. He also played for Team Speights Elite on the PumaNXT circuit.Â
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Previously Announced Men's Basketball Additions
- Jordan Blair (G/F, 6-5, 200, Jr., Keller, Texas (Keller Central High, Colorado State-Pueblo)
- Matthew Gray (F, 6-7, 205, Sr., Ashburn, Va., Flint High, Davis & Elkins)
- Kuol Kuol (F, 6-10, 210, Fr., Savannah, Ga., Oak Hill (Va.) Academy)
- Isaiah Medina (F, 7-0, 230, RFr., St. Petersburg, Fla., Gibbs High, DePaul)
- Dylan Rowe (G, 6-4, 175, So., Madison, Miss., Madison Central High, Jones College)
- Ngundeng Ruey (F, 6-10, 205, Jr., Ottawa, Ontario, St Patrick's High, Mineral Area CC)Â
- Kevin Stubblefield Jr (G, 6-5, 193, Jr., Omaha, Neb., Westside High, Connors State (Okla.)
- Christian Thompson (F, 6-8, 205, Sr., Birmingham, Ala., Homewood High, West Alabama)
- Amare Oba (F, 6-6, 185, Fr., Henderson, Nev., Coronado High)
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