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Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. celebrates his basket against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Target Center.

Penn State Basketball Wants to Take 'Another Step' This Season

The Penn State men's basketball team was picked to finish 17th in the new 18-team Big Ten Conference in coach Mike Rhoades' second season.

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Penn State Basketball Wants to Take 'Another Step' This Season

The Penn State men's basketball team was picked to finish 17th in the new 18-team Big Ten Conference in coach Mike Rhoades' second season.

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Penn State Basketball Lands 3-Star Prospect in 2025 Class

Mason Blackwood, a highly recruited 6-7 forward, commits to Penn State coach Mike Rhoades' 2025 recruiting class.

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Penn State Signs AD Patrick Kraft to Major Contract Extension

Penn State Athletic Director Patrick Kraft, who guided the department to its first $200 million revenue year, signs a contract extension through 2032.

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Sam Sessoms shakes hands with the Penn State student section following the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Bryce Jordan Center.

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Penn State Alumni Team Tops Pitt Alums, Wins Regional Title at The Basketball Tournament

The Happy Valley Hoopers, a Penn State alumni basketball team, defeated a rival team from Pitt to reach the quarterfinals of the $1 million The Basketball Tournament.

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How Tom Hovasse Is Bringing Penn State Basketball to the Paris Olympics

Tom Hovasse, coach of the Japan men's national team, is bringing the Penn State basketball culture he learned to the Paris Olympics.

Tom Hovasse, a Penn State alum, coaches the Japan women's team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

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In Japan, Tom Hovasse Inspires a Country to Believe in Basketball

Tom Hovasse coached the Japanese women's basketball team to a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. He wants the Akatsuki Japan men's team to "shock the world" at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Ace Baldwin Jr. dribbles around Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson during the second half at Target Center.

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Penn State Basketball: It's the Summer of Ace Baldwin Jr.

Penn State point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. is having a terrific offseason, Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades says.

A general view of Penn State's Beaver Stadium.

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Kendre Harrison, a Two-Sport Star From North Carolina, Lists Penn State in Top 6

Kendre Harrison, a highly recruited football and basketball player from North Carolina, lists Penn State among his top 6 programs for 2026.

Penn State Nittany Lions forward Puff Johnson shoots as Michigan Wolverines forward Tarris Reed Jr. defends during the second half at Target Center.

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Five Penn State Basketball Players Named to NABC Honors Court

Five members of Penn State's 2023-2024 men's basketball roster earned academic recognition from the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

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A 7-Foot Center Is Penn State Basketball's First Commit of 2025

Justin Houser, a 7-foot center from the Phelps School near Philadelphia, is the first player to commit to Penn State's 2025 basketball recruiting class.

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Tay Valladay Joins Penn State Women's Basketball Staff

Former Penn State Lady Lion point guard Tay Valladay joins Carolyn Kieger's women's basketball staff in player development role.

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John Harrar to Lead Penn State Alumni at $1 Million Basketball Tournament

Former Penn State basketball standout John Harr takes the Happy Valley Hoopers to the $1 million TBT.

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin high-fives the fans prior to the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium.

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Penn State's James Franklin, Mike Rhoades to Headline Major NIL Event

The Nittany Lions coaches will meet fans and discuss the importance of NIL at an event in northeast Pennsylvania.

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Talor Battle drives against Ohio State Buckeyes guard P.J. Hill at Value City Arena in a 2009 Big Ten game.

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Penn State's Talor Battle Joins Ohio State Basketball Staff

Talor Battle, Penn State basketball's all-time leading scorer, is joining Ohio State's staff as an assistant coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Ace Baldwin Jr. shoots as Michigan Wolverines guard Jace Howard defends during a Big Ten Conference game.

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Penn State Basketball Expands Non-Conference Schedule With Florida Tournament

The Penn State Nittany Lions will play in the 2024 Sunshine Slam in November in Daytona Beach

A general view of Beaver Stadium prior to the start of the Penn State Blue-White spring game.

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Penn State Headlines: What We're Watching With the Nittany Lions

The latest Penn State sports news regarding the Nittany Lions football, baseball and basketball programs.

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Ace Baldwin Jr (1) celebrates with the fans after making a three-point shot during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Bryce Jordan Center.

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What Ace Baldwin Jr.'s Return Means for Penn State

Ace Baldwin Jr., the Big Ten basketball defensive player of the year, will return for the Penn State Nittany Lions in 2024.

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Penn State Lands Xavier's Kachi Nzeh From Transfer Portal

Penn State basketball coach landed its 2024 player from the NCAA Transfer Portal in former Xavier center Kachi Nzeh.

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Penn State's Kanye Clary Announces Transfer to Mississippi State

Former Penn State basketball player Kanye Clary has chosen to play for Mississippi State after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Mike Rhoades completed his first season with the Nittany Lions with a 16-17 record.

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'I Know We Can Get This Done at Penn State.' Mike Rhoades Reflects on Year 1 With the Nittany Lions

Mike Rhoades called his first season at Penn State “very, very interesting,” though the Nittany Lions' basketball coach admitted all first years are unique for a first-year head coach.

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Analysis: Penn State Basketball's Latest Portal Entrant a Surprise

Penn State basketball forward Demetrius Lilley, who stayed with the program when Mike Rhoades became head coach, is in the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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Transfer Portal Season Begins for Penn State Basketball

Three Penn State basketball players, including former player Kanye Clary, enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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Penn State Earns a No. 1 Seed in Inaugural WBIT

The Penn State Lady Lions basketball team is a No. 1 seed in the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament.

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Penn State Loses Stinger to Indiana, Likely Ending Its Season

Can the Penn State Nittany Lions make the tournament after losing to Indiana in the 2024 Big Ten Basketball Tournament?

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Big Ten Tournament: Penn State Tops Michigan, Gets Indiana Next

Penn State defeated Michigan in the 2024 Big Ten Basketball Tournament and will play Indiana in the second round.