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Penn State arrived in Seattle on Monday night for its first week in the Pacific Northwest. The Nittany Lions will play Washington in the first of two road games, with a game against Oregon slated for Saturday afternoon. This is the Nittany Lions’ first trip to the state of Washington and only their second matchup all-time against the Huskies.

College Basketball News / UM Hoops / February 5

Video: Mike Rhoades recaps loss at Michigan

Penn State head coach briefly met with the media after Michigan’s 41-point win in Ann Arbor.

Penn State vs. Michigan: Tip-Off Time, Preview, Odds

Penn State men’s basketball finally got its first Big Ten win of the season, defeating Minnesota on Sunday. But the time for celebrating is over as the Nittany Lions head to Ann Arbor to face No.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 31

Losing skids collide as Penn State faces Minnesota

As the calendar flips to February, Penn State still is searching for its first victory in Big Ten Conference play. The Nittany Lions (9-12, 0-10) have a chance to start a new month on a more positive note when they tip off against Minnesota (10-11, 3-7) on Sunday afternoon in State College, Pa.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 28

Mike Rhoades Remains Confident Penn State Basketball Is on the Right Path

STATE COLLEGE | It’s no secret that Penn State’s basketball tradition runs thin compared to football, but Mike Rhoades took the head coaching job to change that.

Southampton News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 27

Penn State Basketball Strains to Find Silver Linings in Losing Streak

The losses continue to mount for the Penn State men's basketball team, which still has yet to win in January — or in the Big Ten. But Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades said his frustration isn't mounting with the losses.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 25

Penn State starved for first Big Ten win vs. Ohio State

Desperation has set in for Penn State as the Nittany Lions seek their first conference win when they play Ohio State on Monday in Columbus. Third-year

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 23

After 8th Big Ten Loss, Penn State's Mike Rhoades Defends Program's Direction

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | At the halftime buzzer, boos poured down from the Rec Hall crowd. Penn State men’s basketball trailed Wisconsin by 28 points, and the Badgers were on cruise control.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 13

Penn State's Mike Rhoades Finds 'Hope' Despite Winless Big Ten Start

STATE COLLEGE | The Penn State men’s basketball team hasn’t had an easy start to its Big Ten schedule, facing four ranked teams in its first five games.

College Basketball News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 10

What We Learned From Penn State Basketball's Loss to Purdue

Last season, Penn State fans stormed the court at the Bryce Jordan Center when the Nittany Lions beat No. 8 Purdue 81-70. It was Penn State’s first win

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 28

Penn State faces NC Central, intends to snap losing streak

Penn State coach Mike Rhoades went into the holiday break with a sour taste in his mouth. Rhoades hopes his players can deliver a more inspired effort Monday afternoon when the Nittany Lions host North Carolina Central in nonconference action in University Park, Pa.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 21

For Penn State Basketball, a 'Discouraging and Embarrassing' Loss to Pitt

Mike Rhoades, Penn State's third-year men's basketball coach, wanted Sunday's event in Hershey to serve as a statewide ambassador for the program. What

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 9, 2025

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / May 3, 2024