The 2010–11 Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team represented Illinois State University during the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

The Redbirds, led by fourth year head coach Tim Jankovich, played their home games at Redbird Arena and competed as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.

They finished the season 12–19, 4–14 in conference play to finish in a tie for ninth place.

They were the number nine seed for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.

They were defeated by Southern Illinois University in their opening round game.