Penn State Basketball

Penn State’s undefeated start to the season extended through Game 2 with a nail-biting victory over Chattanooga. Led by 25 points from forward Josh Reed and 43 points off free throws, the Nittany Lions fended off a second-half push from the Mocs to win 97-93 on Thursday night in the Bryce Jordan Center. “There were…

Monday’s season opener was a chance to celebrate Tanisha Wright’s return to her alma mater. Instead, a loss to Cleveland State left the new Lady Lions head coach discussing the growing pains of a new team and the work still needed.

Penn State returned to the hardwood on Monday night for the 2026-27 season-opener, kicking off head coach Mike Rhoades’ fourth season at the helm. After being picked to finish last in the Big Ten for the second consecutive year, the Nittany Lions impressed in their new-look debut, downing visiting Canisius 97-57 inside the Bryce Jordan…

It’s no secret Penn State men’s basketball is strapped for cash. The program has generally been an afterthought among both university leadership and the fanbase, with attention going to more successful programs like football wrestling, volleyball and hockey. According to an article released earlier this month by CBS Sports, the Nittany Lions were estimated in…

The Penn State men’s basketball roster is once again full of fresh faces following an offseason of heavy turnover, with only three returning players from last year’s squad. And maybe that’s a good thing coming off a 12-20 campaign which featured an abysmal 3-17 record in conference play.

The Penn State men’s basketball team returned to the hardwood on Friday afternoon, welcoming in members of the media to watch the team’s third practice of the year. The nearly-two-and-a-half-hour viewing window provided a lengthy glimpse into how the team is coming along with a heavy influx of transfers and international players. “This group so…

The final dates on Penn State men’s basketball’s schedule have been revealed. The Big Ten on Wednesday evening released the dates for all conference games during the 2026-27 season. Previously, the Nittany Lions had announced information for their full nonconference schedule and their conference opponents, but not dates for the latter. Penn State will host…

Penn State men’s basketball is taking a different approach to its annual Return to Rec game. The Nittany Lions on Thursday announced they’ll be facing Lafayette in Rec Hall on Dec. 19, opting for a nonconference opponent for the first time since bringing back the series in 2024. The last three Return to Rec games…

More pieces of Penn State men’s basketball’s schedule have fallen into place. The Nittany Lions on Thursday morning announced their complete 12-game nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, including eight at the Bryce Jordan Center. The season will begin with clashes against Canisius and Chattanooga, followed by a trip to The Palestra in Philadelphia to…

Penn State men’s basketball celebrated just one player on Senior Day last year: forward Josh Reed. But following an injunction granted to the class of 2022 athletes, Reed will return to the Nittany Lions for the 2026-27 campaign. In June, the NCAA introduced a new five-for-five rule, giving all student-athletes five seasons of eligibility, essentially…