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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.
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8
Top Prospect Gavin McKenna Picks Penn State, Nets Big NIL Payday
In a move that could reshape the future of college hockey, 17-year-old phenom Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has committed to play for Penn State in the 2025-26 season.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 8
Penn State Secondary Preview 2025 Led by Harris, Wheatley
As Penn State transitions into Jim Knowles’ version of the 4-2-5 multiple defense, the Nittany Lions’ secondary enters 2025 with a blend of experience and upside.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser News / Hoops Rumors / July 7
Clippers sign first-round pick Yanic Konan Niederhauser
The Clippers have signed center Yanic Konan Niederhauser to a rookie scale contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Niederhauser was the 30th and final first-round selection in last month’s draft.
Top prospect of 2026 NHL Draft commits to Penn State
Consider one of the best prospects in recent memory, he is undoubtedly the biggest get in Penn State program history and arguably the biggest prospect to commit to play in the NCAA.
Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / July 7
Potential 2026 1st Overall Pick Gavin McKenna Reportedly Commits to Penn State
Gavin McKenna, a projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has reportedly decided to attend Pennsylvania State University this fall, according to a report from Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects.
Penn State Hockey Is Becoming a Destination for Top CHL Players
Penn State generated one of the great stories in NCAA men's hockey last season, rising from the bottom of the Big Ten standings to make the first Frozen Four in program history.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Breakaway on SI / July 7
Top 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Commits to PSU
The Penn State Nittany Lions are one of the fastest rising men’s hockey programs in the NCAA. A trip to the Frozen Four last season cemented their status as a top squad in college hockey, but they aren’t settling there. Penn State is set to add the top recruit in program history this upcoming campaign.
James Franklin News / Nittany Central / July 7
Why Penn State’s 2027 QB Haul Could Be James Franklin’s Best Yet
Well, the dust is starting to settle for the class of 2026. Penn State Football was able to land 2 booming 2026 prospects over the 4th of July weekend.
How Penn State Is Capitalizing on the New Era of College Hockey
In November 2024, the NCAA Division I Council changed the landscape of college hockey forever by permitting Canadian Hockey League (CHL) athletes to compete in NCAA games.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Last Word On Sports / July 6
2025 Penn State Wide Receiver Room Preseason Preview
Penn State has overhauled its wide receiver room with impact transfers for 2025. It’s aiming to turn a recent weakness into a strength. According to the latest depth chart, senior transfers Kyron Hudson, Devonte Ross, and Trebor Peña are projected as the starting X, Z, and slot receivers, respectively.
Penn State Receives Commitment From 4-Star Washington Edge Rusher
Penn State picked up its second commitment of the day, and of July, when 4-star edge rusher Tyson Harley joined the Nittany Lions' 2026 recruiting class.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 5
Penn State Football Lands 4 Star Edge Rusher, Tyson Harley
Penn State Football has landed yet another commitment on this Fourth of July weekend, today, Gonzaga Edge Rusher Tyson Harley took to social media to announce his commitment to Penn State.
Penn State Lands 2026 Commitment From New Jersey Lineman
Penn State received a commitment Saturday from 3-star New Jersey offensive lineman Marlen Bright, who joined the Nittany Lions' 2026 recruiting class. Bright announced his decision Saturday.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 5
2026 OL Marlen Bright Commits to Penn State
DePaul Catholic Offensive Lineman, Marlen Bright, announced his commitment to Penn State Football. Bright’s commitment makes him the 24th commit in Penn State‘s class of 2026.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / July 4
Top Penn State Prospect Commits to Oregon
Penn State has some more motivation for its Sept. 27 game against Oregon. After beating the Nittany Lions in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game, the Ducks plucked a 5-star prospect from Penn State's recruiting base.
Penn State Wrestling Will Take on the World — Almost Literally
Penn State will wrestle against the world, almost literally, in October. USA Wrestling announced the 10-wrestler men's freestyle team that will compete at the U23 World Championships in Serbia, with seven current or future Nittany Lions on the roster.
Drew Allar News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 2
Penn State's Drew Allar Gets Ratings Boost in EA Sports' College Football 26
EA Sports developers ranked Penn State near the top of its new College Football 26 game, scheduled for a July 10 national release. But the Nittany Lions, which are No.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / 5 GOATs / July 2
Former Penn State wrestling star Bo Nickal signs with Real American Freestlye
Former Penn State wrestling star Bo Nickal signed with Real American Freestyle, according to a release from the organization. Commissioner Hulk Hogan’s aim to make the college and senior level wrestling stars come together on a professional platform made another splash.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Penn State Lands Five-Star Specialist from Class of 2026
Penn State just got an official commitment from a five-star recruit from the class of 2026. Irish kicker Adam McCann-Gibbs announced that he'd be joining the Nittany Lions on June 28.
College Football News / Yardbarker / June 27
Auburn earns major recruiting win, flips four-star QB from Penn State
The Auburn Tigers have found their quarterback for the class of 2026. More specifically, the Tigers have stolen their quarterback for the class of 2026.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser News / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Clippers close out first round taking player rising up draft boards
The Swiss big man had an impressive breakout season in ’24-25, averaging 12.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 25.1 minutes per game across 29 starts.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Daily Faceoff / June 15
2025 NHL Draft prospect Jackson Smith commits to Penn State
One of the top prospects on the blue line is continuing his education while developing on the ice. On Sunday, 2025 NHL Draft prospect defenseman Jackson Smith officially announced that he has committed to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions next season.
James Franklin News / Yardbarker / May 22
Penn State lands intriguing CB recruit over notable programs
Happy Valley became a happy place for Hart, and the Nittany Lions are undoubtedly happy their effort on the recruiting trail paid off with him.
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