Joel Haas
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Column: The Penn State Men’s Basketball Paradox
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Penn State has always been and likely will always be a sports school, first and foremost. With 85 team national championships, 335 conference championships (regular season plus tournament), a historic wrestling dynasty, blue blood women’s volleyball program, ascending hockey programs and one of the biggest football brands in the country, the men’s basketball program remains…
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Why Transfer Brant Byers Chose Mike Rhoades and Penn State
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As Brant Byers drives through campus passing the landmarks of Penn State, it provides a sense of familiarity. The Chambersburg native grew up as a fan of the program, attending basketball games at the Bryce Jordan Center and idolizing Tony Carr and, more recently, Andrew Funk. So when he was contacted by head coach Mike…
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‘Totally Different.’ How Mike Rhoades Is Fighting Big Ten NIL Giants on a Budget
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It’s not often Penn State finds itself at the bottom of the Big Ten in any metric, but the men’s basketball program has been the conference basement dweller as of late. The Nittany Lions were picked to finish last in the conference prior to the 2025-26 season and lived up to expectations (or lack thereof)…
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Penn State 2026 Quarterback Room Preview
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The new era of Penn State football includes a complete transformation at the most critical position on the field.
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Penn State 2026 Running Back Room Preview
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After four seasons of the legendary running back tandem of Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, a new era of Penn State football has arrived. Allen departed as the program’s all-time leading rusher with 4,180 career yards, while Singleton left as the career touchdown leader with 55. Now, the Nittany Lions must rebuild a backfield that…
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Penn State Adds Commitment From Swedish Offensive Tackle Oscar Webersink
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Penn State football expanded its 2027 recruiting class to the international level. The Nittany Lions on Tuesday afternoon landed a pledge from three-star offensive tackle Oscar Webersink from Sweden. Webersink recently moved to the United States, where he attends St. Thomas More High School in Connecticut. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 290 pounds, Webersink has been…
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Penn State 2026 Wide Receiver Room Preview
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See previous position previews here. They say you’re only as strong as your weakest link, and for Penn State, the weakest link has been the wide receiver room as of late. The Nittany Lions will look to change that narrative this season with a revamped arsenal, including new wide receivers coach Kashif Moore and multiple…
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3 Nittany Lions Selected in 2026 MLB Draft
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One Penn State senior and two signees heard their names called during the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday. The first Nittany Lion off the board was outfielder Michael Anderson, who was selected No. 149 overall in the fifth round by the Texas Rangers on Sunday morning. He was drafted as a two-way player and became…
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Penn State 2026 Tight End Room Preview
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This is part of a series of 2026 Penn State football position previews. As the likely strength of Penn State’s offense, the tight ends are expected to play a crucial role in the team’s success — or lack thereof — in 2026. The Nittany Lions boast a wealth of riches in the room, and offensive…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball to Face Pitt at the Palestra
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The stage is set for a historic Keystone clash. Penn State men’s basketball will take on in-state rival Pitt on Nov. 8 at the historic Palestra in Philadelphia, the programs announced on Thursday morning. The matchup will be the 150th between the two schools, with the Nittany Lions leading the all-time series 76-73. It will…