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Preview: Penn State Renew its Basketball Rivalry With Pitt

It will be a Keystone State clash at Hershey’s Giant Center on Sunday when Penn State and Pitt face off for the first time since 2017. It’s the first NCAA basketball game held in an arena home to the Hershey Bears and the PIAA state basketball championships. “It should be a great atmosphere,” Penn State coach Mike Rhoades said.

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How Kayden Mingo Earned the Keys to Penn State Basketball

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State men’s basketball doesn’t have the veteran players of years past, but it does have freshman Kayden Mingo, the highest-ranked recruit in program history and the 2025 New York Gatorade Player of the Year. “The expectations are what they’re going to be.

College Basketball News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 14

Penn State's Mike Rhoades Earns Strong Recommendation From Tom Izzo

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo left Penn State on Saturday with a grueling Big Ten win and some advice for the Nittany Lions: Stick with coach Mike Rhoades and his young roster.

College Basketball News / Nittany Central / December 14

Tom Izzo Raves About Penn State’s Fight After Near-Upset, Praises Mike Rhoades’ “Good Coach”

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State Basketball (8-3, 0-2) fought valiantly, including overcoming two larger deficits, before inevitably falling to No.

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College Basketball News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 12

After Humbling Loss to Indiana, Penn State Basketball Faces Early Crossroads

STATE COLLEGE | The Penn State men’s basketball team walked into Assembly Hall on Tuesday to face a hungry Indiana that had lost its previous two games.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 21

Unbeaten but imperfect Penn State seeks crisper showing vs. Providence

Penn State's undefeated start hasn't always been pretty, but coach Mike Rhoades knows that college basketball isn't a beauty contest. Fresh off a narrow victory over Harvard, Penn State is hoping for a crisper effort Saturday when the Nittany Lions travel to Uncasville, Conn., to take on Providence.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 20

What We Learned From Penn State Basketball's 5-0 Start

STATE COLLEGE | The Penn State men’s basketball team has more freshmen than wins so far this season, but the team is undefeated. It’s still early — the

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 10

Penn State faces Navy, relying on reliable trio of guards

Early in the season, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades already has several players that he can trust with the ball in their hands. The Nittany Lions aim to build off a resounding road victory Tuesday when they host Navy in nonconference action from University Park, Pa.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / October 1

Penn State 2025-26 Preview: Can Rhoades Keep Them Competitive?

The Mike Rhoades era for Penn State basketball thus far has been hit or miss. The Nittany Lions haven’t reached the postseason, but they have won 16 games in each of the last two seasons.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 8

Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Kick Off 2026 Recruiting Class

Penn State basketball kicked off July with the first commitment of its 2026 recruiting class. Dionycius (Nyce) Bakare, a 6-5 wing who plays for the Phelps School in southeastern Pennsylvania, announced his commitment via Instagram.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 22

Penn State Wrestler Braeden Davis to Enter Pre-Trial Program

There has been some legal news recently regarding one current and one former Penn State athlete. All-American wrestler Braeden Davis was placed into an ARD program after being charged with resisting arrest during a fraternity incident in March.

Southampton News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / June 6

Penn State Basketball Signs Turkish Guard With 'Vast' International Experience

Penn State men's basketball announced the signing of Melih Tunca, a 6-5 guard from Turkey who will join the Nittany Lions this season. Penn State coach Mike Rhoades called Tunca a "versatile guard" who brings "vast" international experience to the program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / May 27

Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Hire Scott Pera as General Manager

Penn State men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades has hired a former co-worker and old friend as his new general manager. Scott Pera, who succeeded Rhoades as the head coach at Rice University, joins the Nittany Lions as the program's first general manager.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / May 16

Penn State Basketball Adds to Highest-Ranked Recruiting Class in Program History

Penn State men's basketball fortified the highest-ranked class in program history with two recent signees, including a 7-foot forward from Croatia. Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades recently made the signings official, rounding a Penn State recruiting class that ranks 23rd nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Southampton News / Athlon Sports / May 6

7-Foot Big Man Makes College Basketball Decision on Tuesday

Mike Rhoades is heading into his third season as head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. After making the NCAA Tournament three times in six years at VCU, Rhoades is still chasing his first appearance with the Lions.

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Penn State Basketball: Mike Rhoades Explains Decision to Skip Postseason

Penn State basketball’s 2024-25 season officially concluded with an 86-75 upset win over Wisconsin. By then, it was too little, too late for the Nittany Lions, who finished a rough 6-14 Big Ten campaign.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / March 19

Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Freshman Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Penn State freshman gaurd Jahvin Carter, who played in 26 games for the Nittany Lions last season, will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Blake Smith of Recruits Zone first reported Carter's decision Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 9

Penn State Coach Mike Rhoades Raves About Illinois Basketball's D

Following No. 13 Illinois’ 91-52 drubbing of Penn State at Champaign's State Farm Center on Wednesday, Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades had nothing but

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / December 2, 2024

Penn State Basketball: Mike Rhoades’ Message For Fans Ahead of Purdue

Penn State basketball coach Mike Rhoades has a message for the PSU fan base ahead of what will possibly be the biggest game at the Bryce Jordan Center this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / July 12, 2024

Penn State Basketball: Next ‘Mike Rhoades Classic’ Won’t Take Place This Season, per Report

Penn State will take part in the ‘Mike Rhoades Classic’ again at some point. Just not this season. Per a report from college basketball insider Jon Rothstien, PSU and VCU will not play in 2024-25.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / May 6, 2024

Mike Rhoades dips into PA roots to add reported game to Penn State basketball non-conference slate

Penn State basketball has reportedly added another opponent to its 2024-25 non-conference schedule. According to reports from Jon Rothstein late last week, Mike Rhoades and the Nittany Lions are expected to host Buffalo in the Bryce Jordan Center this December.