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Kate Bullman

Kate Bullman joined the Titan women's basketball staff in August of 2024 and enters her second season on Mia Smith's staff in 2025-26.

A four-year letterwinner at ISU, Bullman played in all 124 games during her time as a Redbird. She was a two-time All-Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Team selection and became the first player in program history to reject 50+ shots in three straight seasons. She graduated ranked second in Illinois State history with 191 career blocks, while her 711 career rebounds are eighth-most in program laurels.

Bullman’s play in the post was pivotal in a strong four-year stretch for the Redbirds, as Illinois State posted back-to-back 20-win seasons and made four consecutive postseason appearances. 

A native of Grayslake, Ill., Bullman was a three-time Daily Herald Lake County All-Area selection for Grayslake Central High School. Bullman was inducted into the school's Wall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was recognized as captain of the 2020 All-Area team in a season that saw her average 19 points and 10 rebounds per game. She led Grayslake Central to a school-record-tying 30 wins as well as the program’s third sectional championship during the 2019-20 season in school history. She graduated as Grayslake Central’s all-time leader in rebounds and blocks, while ranking top-five all-time in points, steals, and assists. Bullman helped guide the Rams to four straight North Lake County Conference Championships and a stretch of 34 consecutive conference wins.

Bullman will officially begin her tenure on Smith’s staff in August. She follows in a pipeline between the women’s basketball programs at Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan that includes current IWU assistant coach Brian Ehresman and current ISU assistant coach Katrina Beck. Bullman is currently pursuing a graduate degree from Illinois State.


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