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Preview: New-Look Penn State Basketball in its Opener vs. Fairfield
Penn State opens the 2025-26 men's basketball season Monday night at the Bryce Jordan Center, where the Nittany Lions will introduce a completely transformed roster.
Illinois Basketball Reaches Out to Veteran Big Ten Transfer
Even after landing star wing transfer Andrej Stojakovic from Cal, coach Brad Underwood and Illinois haven’t finished their business with the portal. Although
Penn State Basketball: Puff Johnson Reportedly Will Enter Transfer Portal
Puff Johnson, the former Penn State basketball player who has played four seasons in college, reportedly will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal potentially to seek another year.
The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
Can you name the nicknames of every 'Power 4' conference team's nickname in college basketball?
Penn State Basketball: Ace Baldwin Jr. Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Penn State senior Ace Baldwin Jr. defended his Big Ten defensive player-of-the-year award this season, as he led the conference in steals and was considered one of its toughest on defense.
College Basketball News / Nittany Sports Now / March 8
Injury Report for Penn-State-Wisconsin Basketball
Penn State basketball will be without Puff Johnson in the regular season finale Saturday against No. 12 Wisconsin (1 p.m. EST, Peacock). Head coach Mike Rhoades unofficially ruled Johnson out for the rest of the season on Feb.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / March 4
Penn State Basketball Injury Report Against No. 16 Maryland
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State basketball will be without Puff Johnson for the 12th straight game as it celebrates Senior Day against No. 16 Maryland (Noon EST, BTN).
College Basketball News / Nittany Sports Now / February 26
Penn State Basketball Injury Report Against Indiana
Penn State will be without Puff Johnson for the 10th straight game as it travels to Bloomington, Indiana, to take on the Hoosiers (8:30 p.m. EST, BTN).
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / February 19
Penn State Basketball Injury Report: Puff Johnson Lone Nittany Lion Listed Versus Nebraska
Penn State will be without fifth-year senior Puff Johnson for the ninth straight game as he recovers from a right-hand injury. Johnson sustained the injury on Jan.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / February 17
Penn State Basketball: Puff Johnson Out for the Season, Mike Rhoades Confirms
Penn State basketball coach Mike Rhoades confirmed Monday that fifth-year senior starter Puff Johnson, who sustained a hand injury at Michigan State on Jan.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / February 4
Penn State Basketball Injury Report: Key Player Questionable
Penn State fifth-year senior Puff Johnson will miss his sixth game this season against Minnesota (7 p.m. EST, BTN), per the Big Ten Availability Report.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 30
Penn State Basketball Injury Report: Puff Johnson’s Leadership Has Been Missed
Fifth-year senior Puff Johnson will miss his fifth game this season against Ohio State (6:30 p.m. EST, FS1), per Penn State Athletics Strategic Communications.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 27
Penn State Basketball Injury Report: Johnson to Miss Fourth Game
Penn State senior forward Puff Johnson is listed as out ahead of Monday’s game against Michigan (6:30 p.m. ET, BTN), per the Big Ten availability report.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 24
Penn State Basketball Injury Report: Johnson Out ‘Long Term’, Ward Upgraded to Questionable
Penn State senior forward Puff Johnson is listed as out while freshman forward Hudson Ward is listed as questionable ahead of Friday’s game against Iowa (9 p.m.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 20
Penn State Basketball Injury Report: Puff Johnson and Hudson Ward Listed as Out
Penn State fifth-year senior Puff Johnson and freshman Hudson Ward are listed as out ahead of Monday’s game against Rutgers, per the Big Ten Availability Report.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 17
Rhoades: Puff Johnson to be ‘Out for a Bit’
During Friday’s media availability, Penn State basketball head coach Mike Rhoades announced that fifth-year senior Puff Johnson would be “out for a bit” with a right-hand injury.
College Basketball News / Nittany Sports Now / January 15
Puff Johnson Ruled Out Against Michigan State
Penn State Nittany Lions forward Puff Johnson left Wednesday’s game against the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans with a right hand injury. Johnson left at the 8:16 mark of the first half and went to the locker room to be evaluated.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 12
Penn State Basketball Injury Report: Baldwin Jr. and Johnson Listed as Questionable
Ahead of Sunday’s matchup with No. 15 Oregon, Ace Baldwin Jr.’s and Puff Johnson’s availability is questionable, per the Big Ten Availability Report. Freshman Hudson Ward is listed as out and has appeared in six games this year.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 10
Bracketology: Where Did Penn State Basketball Go?
After a 39-point loss on the road to No. 13 Illinois, Penn State is predicted to miss the NCAA Tournament, per Joe Lunardi. On Tuesday, PSU was on the
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 9
Watch: Mike Rhoades on Illinois Loss, Ace Baldwin Jr. and Puff Johnson’s Availability and More
On Thursday, Penn State head coach Mike Rhoades held a press conference on Zoom to discuss Wednesday’s blowout loss to No. 13 Illinois. “When you have
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 8
Penn State Basketball Injury Report: Nittany Lions Without Puff Johnson Against No. 13 Illinois
Penn State will take on No. 13 Illinois on Wednesday night but will be without a key frontcourt player: Puff Johnson. Johnson has started all 15 games for the Nittany Lions, averaging 10.3 points and 4.5 rebounds.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / January 3
Watch: Puff Johnson and Zach Hicks on Playing at the Palestra, the Growth of Their Teammates, and Staying in the Moment
Ahead of Sunday’s game at the Palestra, Penn State basketball players Puff Johnson and Zach Hicks met with the media to discuss playing at the historic site and the team’s focus on staying present.
College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 30, 2024
Former UNC Basketball Teammates No Longer Unbeaten This Season
Ex-Tar Heel reserve wing Puff Johnson is a full-time starter for the Penn State Nittany Lions (6-1, 0-0 Big Ten) in his fifth season in college. And his 2021-23 UNC basketball teammate, now-senior guard D'Marco Dunn, is one of the Nittany Lions' first players off the bench.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / November 16, 2024
Penn State Did Not Disappoint in Ace Baldwin’s Homecoming | Takeaways
Growing up in Baltimore molded Ace Baldwin Jr. into the type of player and person he is today. Daniel Gallen quoted Baldwin in a recent article saying, “It shaped me [Baldwin] a lot.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 12, 2024
Defense carries Penn State past Saint Francis (Pa.)
Puff Johnson scored a game-high 20 points Tuesday night and Penn State held Saint Francis (Pa.) to three points for more than 10 1/2 minutes of the second half while cruising to a 92-62 win in University Park, Pa.
College Basketball News / Basic Blues Nation / March 26, 2024
Penn State basketball star Puff Johnson to return in 2024-2025
With the Penn State basketball season now at a close, many players will need to make decisions about their future. Some might test the waters of heading to the NBA, while others could dip into the transfer portal.
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