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Micah Parsons, fresh off his 97 ranking in Madden, is used to receiving his fair share of accolades. But, is Parsons the best edge rusher in the game? NFL Insider Matt Lombardo thinks so. The amount of talent at the EDGE position is outrageous. Here are my top-5 pass rushers for the 2023 #NFL season … Read more
Lamar Stevens is being traded to the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Penn State great had his 2023-2024 contract guaranteed by the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week, now finds himself heading west. The main piece of the trade was the sign and trade of Heat guard Max Strus. The Spurs also acquired … Read more
Penn State will be participating in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) for the first time, headlined by Player/GM John Harrar. John Harrar worked hard since September to get a Penn State alumni team into The Basketball Tournament, a winner-take-all $1 million single-elimination tournament. After the official announcement, he sat down with the Shots Gotta Fall Podcast to … Read more
A Penn State Basketball alumni team is on the verge of participating in The Basketball Tournament for the first time next month. Next week, it’s expected that the Happy Valley Hoopers will be selected to participate in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), likely playing in the Syracuse region. TBT is dubbed as the ‘highest stakes basketball tournament in … Read more
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced significant increases in fines and required rules in attempts to remove field and court stormings from the court, apparently forgetting that college athletics is supposed to be fun. SEC release on new field-storming policies pic.twitter.com/4lWauu7q6i — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 1, 2023 I have participated in many court storms in my day, mostly … Read more
Penn State Lacrosse fell to Duke 16-15 in the NCAA Semifinals on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, but did the Nittany Lions deserve to lose? Despite being significant underdogs, Penn State found themselves tied 15-15 with Duke heading to overtime. Duke ‘scored’ first to win the game but despite clear video replay showing the Blue Devil … Read more
Penn State Basketball and head coach Mike Rhoades‘ hot streak on the recruiting trail found yet another big victory, securing the commitment from Qudus Wahab, the Center from Georgetown. Wahab has played four years for the Georgetown Hoyas and last year averaged 9.6 points and an impressive 7.1 rebounds per game. He played 23.5 minutes … Read more
Penn State Basketball secured the commitment of Puff Johnson (University of North Carolina) Wednesday afternoon. At 6-foot-8, Johnson fills a significant need within new head coach Mike Rhoades‘ 2023-2024 roster, especially as we wait to hear what Kebba Njie and Evan Mahaffey decide to do next. The Moon Township, PA native played three years at North … Read more
In the never ending unique recruiting battles, Penn State Basketball head coach Mike Rhoades recruited Zach Hicks out of transfer from Temple. The Owls, now coached by former Micah Shrewsberry Assistant Adam Fisher, lose a key piece for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Hicks played in all 32 games last season, averaging 9.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and … Read more
According to a report by ND Insider, former Penn State Basketball Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry interviewed with Notre Dame during the 2022-2023 season. On the night of February 27th, it is reported that Shrewsberry had a 45-minute Zoom call with Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick. Penn State’s season didn’t end until a loss to … Read more
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State Basketball officially announced the hiring of their new basketball head coach, Mike Rhoades on March 30. Coming over from VCU, Rhoades was introduced by Athletic Director Pat Kraft in front of President Bendapudi, the Legion of Blue, some former and current (!) players and Rhoades family in a press … Read more
The much heralded Penn State Basketball 2022-2023 recruiting class has taken another hit as Jameel Brown has announced he is entering the transfer portal. Coming to Penn State with Kanye Clary, Kebba Njie, Demetrius Lilley and the also-portal bound Evan Mahaffey were supposed to be a huge part of the Nittany Lions‘ future. This coupled with … Read more
In what must feel like deja vu for Penn State Basketball fans, another commit has asked for a release from their letter of intent. Much like 2020, when the Nittany Lions lost the commitments of Pat Chambers’ final recruiting class, Logan Imes became the second member of Micah Shrewsberry’s final recruiting class to start exploring other schools. Sources say … Read more
Penn State Basketball guard/forward Evan Mahaffey has entered the transfer portal, according to numerous sources. Mahaffey was part of former head coach Micah Shrewsberry‘s first full incoming first year class, along with Kebba Njie, Jameel Brown, Kanye Clary and Demetrius Lilley. Mahaffey’s minutes varied wildly throughout the season but he averaged 9.3 minutes, scoring 2.8 … Read more
Does Penn State Basketball have their man? It seems Penn State Basketball is close to making their decision to replace former Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry who left for Notre Dame earlier this week. VCU (Virginia Commonwealth)’s head coach Mike Rhoades reportedly met with Penn State brass Sunday in Richmond, Virginia. Pat Kraft, the Penn State … Read more
With news breaking of Micah Shrewsberry’s departure to Notre Dame, who will roam the sidelines of the Bryce Jordan Center for the Penn State Basketball next year? Just two years removed from hiring Shrewsberry, the Nittany Lions will need to filla head coaching vacancy. 3 Best Options for Penn State Basketball to Replace Micah Shrewsberry … Read more
According to multiple reports, Head Basketball Coach Micah Shrewsberry is leaving Penn State Basketball for the open job at Notre Dame. Despite a reported $4 million buy-out, the Fighting Irish are offering Shrewsberry a 7-year deal that will likely make him one of the higher paid coaches in all of Division 1 basketball. This comes … Read more
Penn State Basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry is meeting with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to discuss their head coach vacancy, according to reports. The Nittany Lions finished its 2022-2023 season last week, falling to the second-seeded Texas Longhorns. Surpassing expectations, the Nittany Lions head coach has been linked to numerous jobs including Georgetown and … Read more
Penn State Basketball is just 40 minutes away from making its first Sweet Sixteen since 2001. And believe it or not, they have a real shot to make it happen. In front of the Nittany Lions are the 2 seed Texas Longhorns, a team that is likely the most complete opponent Penn State will have … Read more
Braeden Shrewsberry, star of the State College Little Lion basketball team, is the best reason for Penn State Basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry to stay with the Nittany Lions basketball program next year and beyond. Braeden, a 6’2″ shooting guard, was named Mid-Penn Commonwealth division player of the year Tuesday night. He is averaging 17.7 … Read more
