Many years ago, on the now defunct PennStateHoops.com site, I’m paraphrasing a post that said Penn State basketball was best watched in the dark, all alone.
That perfectly captures the feelings of a lifelong Penn State hoops fan - a fandom that seems to have its darkest, Lucy pulling away the football from Charlie Brown moments before something good happens.
Famously in 2001, the Lions famously blew a huge lead to Ohio State on Senior Day, putting NCAA hopes in jeopardy. However, Penn State wound up playing themselves into the Sweet 16 as has already been covered on this site.