Certain basketball conferences provide a different level of physicality and competition. The Big Ten fits the bill, known for its physical, high-intensity style of play.
For Penn State to compete in such a talented conference, coach Mike Rhoades needed to add and retain talent entering Year 2. The second-year Nittany Lion skipper enjoyed an offseason that accomplished those goals, returning skilled upperclassmen while recruiting help via the transfer portal and high school level.
As Penn State looks to improve upon a solid 16-17 record during Rhoades’ rookie season in Happy Valley, these are five impact players to watch for during the 2024-25 campaign.