UNIVERSITY PARK
Penn State coach Patrick Chambers kept teaching during the loss to Purdue, sitting with Mike Watkins on the bench and talking to him about Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan.
Swanigan, who had 19 points and 12 rebounds, serves as an example for Watkins early in his career.
“Swanigan’s a pro,” Chambers said. “That’s a no-brainer. I mean that’s how good he is, and then you talk to Mike, say, ‘Look, look at his work ethic, look what he’s doing.’ ”
Watkins has proven to be one of the league’s best young players this season, averaging 9.