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Penn State women's basketball coach Carolyn Kieger watches the action during a Big Ten game against USC.

Penn State Women's Basketball Names New General Manager

Jason Crafton, who has worked with Jay Wright and Ed DeChellis, joins the Penn State women's basketball staff as GM and an assistant coach.

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Penn State women's basketball coach Carolyn Kieger watches the action during a Big Ten game against USC.
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Penn State Women's Basketball Names New General Manager

Jason Crafton, who has worked with Jay Wright and Ed DeChellis, joins the Penn State women's basketball staff as GM and an assistant coach.

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Penn State coach Mike Rhoades speaks to the Nittany Lions during a 2024 game against Virginia Tech.
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Penn State Basketball to Visit New Haven, Which Is Transitioning to Division I

New Haven will host the Penn State Nittany Lions in November as part of its debut season in the Northeast Conference and Division I men's basketball.

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Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft, right, greets head football coach James Franklin outside Beaver Stadium before an NCAA football game.
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Penn State Pivots Quickly to Revenue Sharing, Roster Limits of House Settlement

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft believes some terms of the House vs. NCAA settlement may benefit the Nittany Lions.

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Penn State Enters House Settlement Era in 'Position of Strength,' AD Says

In letter to Penn State Nittany Lions fans, Athletic Director Pat Kraft says next year 'looks to be one of the best in our history" after the House vs. NCAA settlement.

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A general view of the Penn State Nittany Lions logo at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College.
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Penn State Basketball Signs Turkish Guard With 'Vast' International Experience

Melih Tunca, a 6-5 guard who plays professionally in Turkey, joins the Penn State Nittany Lions' 2025 men's basketball roster.

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A general view of the Phoenix Suns logo on the court before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Footprint Center.
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Phoenix Suns Hire Penn State Grad Jordan Ott as Head Coach

Jordan Ott, who has a degree from Penn State in sports management, becomes a first-time NBA head coach with the Phoenix Suns.

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Former Penn State Nittany Lions guard D.J. Newbill is pictured in a 2015 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Penn State's D.J. Newbill Has Become the Best Pro Basketball Player in Japan

D.J. Newbill, a two-time All-Big Ten player at Penn State, won his second straight MVP award in Japan's B.League, leading the Utsunomiya Brex to a championship.

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Penn State men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades talks to his team during a timeout against the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Penn State Basketball Continues Recruiting the International Market

The Penn State men's basketball team reportedly has received a commitment from Melih Tunca, who plays professionally in Turkey.

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Penn State Nittany Lions forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14) drives the ball to the basket against Maryland during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center.
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Is Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser a Potential First-Round Pick in the NBA Draft?

Penn State' Yanic Konan Niederhauser, who spent one season with the Nittany Lions, tells ESPN that he will enter the NBA Draft after a productive combine.

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Former Rice Owls men's basketball coach Scott Pera reacts during the first half of the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse.
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Hire Scott Pera as General Manager

Scott Pera, the former Rice head coach, joins Mike Rhoades' Penn State men's basketball staff as the program's first general manager.

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Penn State Nittany Lions forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser goes up for a shot against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Big Ten action.
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Where Could Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser Land in the NBA Draft?

Yanic Konan Niederhauser, a 7-foot forward from Penn State, earned an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine. ESPN now projects him as a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Penn State men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades talks to his team during a timeout against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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Penn State Basketball Adds to Highest-Ranked Recruiting Class in Program History

Penn State basketball coach Mike Rhoades signs two new players, including a 7-foot forward from Croatia, to the Nittany Lions' 2025 recruiting class.

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A detailed view of the Penn State Nittany Lions logo at center court of the Bryce Jordan Center.
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Penn State to Play in 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase

The Penn State Nittany Lions will play Providence as part of a college basketball doubleheader at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.

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Former Penn State Nittany Lions forward Miles Goodman shoots the ball vs. Minnesota in a Big Ten basketball game.
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Former Penn State Basketball Player, Oregon Commit Charged With Invasion of Privacy

Police charged former Miles Goodman, a former Penn State basketball player who transferred to Oregon, with five counts of invasion of privacy and one count of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image.

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Penn State Nittany Lions forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14) looks to pass the ball as Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center.
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Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser Earns NBA Combine Invite

Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser was among the top performers at the NBA G League Elite Camp and earned an invitation to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.

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Former Rice Owls head coach Scott Pera reacts after a play during the first half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse.
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Penn State Basketball Hiring a General Manager, Per Report

Former Rice head coach Scott Pera will join the Penn State Nittany Lions' basketball staff as general manager, Field of 68's Jeff Goodman reports.

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Penn State men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades speaks to the team during the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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Penn State Basketball: 7-Foot Croatian Ivan Juric Commits to the Nittany Lions

Penn State landed a commitment from Ivan Juric, a 7-footer from Croatia who played basketball last season at Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas.

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Penn State Nittany Lions forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser shoots as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Parker Fox defends during the second half of a Big Ten game.
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Forward Invited to NBA G League Elite Camp

Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser, who declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, has been invited to the NBA G League Elite Camp.

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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Mike Rhoades speaks to the team during a 2024 game against Virginia Tech.
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Penn State Basketball: Big Ten Releases Conference Opponents for 2025-26 Season

The Penn State Nittany Lions will host USC and UCLA for the first time as Big Ten basketball opponents and visit Oregon and Washington.

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Penn State's Puff Johnson dribbles the ball toward the basket as Oregon Ducks forward Kwame Evans Jr. defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center.
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Penn State Basketball: Puff Johnson Reportedly Will Enter Transfer Portal

Puff Johnson, who played four seasons at North Carolina and Penn State, reportedly will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, joining a growing trend among college athletes.

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Penn State Nittany Lions forward Kachi Nzeh controls the ball against Coppin State Eagles during a non-conference game.
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Kachi Nzeh to Transfer After One Season With Penn State Basketball

Kachi Nzeh, a 6-8 forward who transferred from Xavier to Penn State, played in 29 games for the Nittany Lions last season.

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Former Cincinnati Bearcats guard Josh Reed shoots against the Baylor Bears. Reed is transferring to Penn State after two seasons in Cincinnati.
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Land Transfer From Cincinnati

Josh Reed, a 6-7 guard who spent three seasons with the Cincinnati Bearcats, is Penn State basketball's first inbound transfer of the offseason.

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Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett celebrates after making a 3-pointer against the Sacramento Kings.
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Penn State Basketball: Three Nittany Lions Headed to NBA Playoffs

Can former Penn State star Jalen Pickett makes some noise for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs?

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Former Penn State guard Talor Battle, the program's all-time leading scorer, returns to the Nittany Lions as an assistant coach.
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Talor Battle's Return to Penn State Is 'Highly Beneficial,' Mike Rhoades Says

Talor Battle, Penn State basketball's career leading scorer, returns to the Nittany Lions to join Mike Rhoades' staff as an assistant coach.

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Penn State Nittany Lions forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser shoots as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Parker Fox (23) defends during the second half of a Big Ten basketball game.
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Penn State Basketball: Forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser Makes 2 Big Announcements

Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Penn State's 7-foot forward, declares for the 2025 NBA Draft but also says he will return to Penn State if he withdraws from the draft.

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