Penn State Basketball QUIETLY Improves! Superstar Freshman, International Talent Join Squad

Penn State men’s basketball was projected to finish dead last in the Big Ten… but with four new international players and a promising young core, that narrative may change fast.Zach Seyko is joined by the voice of Penn State basketball, Steve Jones, for a deep dive into:- The complete roster transformation under Mike Rhoades- The arrival of international professionals and the mystery surrounding their upside- Why Kaden Mingo could be a future star — and maybe even a one-and-done talent- The importance of a healthy Eli Rice, Dom Stewart, and Freddie Dilione- What the team lost with Yannick Niederhauser going to the NBA- Why chemistry, not talent, might be the key to success- What Steve’s seen in summer workouts — and what he still doesn’t knowIt’s a fresh start in Happy Valley. This team is green, but hungry.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow the show on X!https://x.com/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach\_seyko#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatebasketball #collegebasketball #bigtenbasketball #ncaabasketball #lockedon #basketballKey words:penn statepenn state nittany lionspenn state footballpenn state schedulepenn state universitypenn state football schedulepenn state basketballpenn state gamepenn state ohio statepenn state michiganpenn state wrestlingpenn state scorepenn state newspenn state rosterpenn state football newspenn state football gamecollege footballpenn state recruitingpenn state football recruitingpenn state football todaypsu footballjames franklinandy kotelnickijim knowlesdrew allarmike rhoadescael sandersonjames franklin press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=100:00 – Why Penn State Basketball May Surprise People in 202501:40 – Kaden Mingo’s Early Impact + Leadership as a Freshman04:10 – Freddie Dilione & Eli Rice Finally Healthy06:00 – Dom Stewart Becomes a Vet — And a Sharpshooter07:40 – The Mystery of the International Players09:00 – Roster Turnover Across the Big Ten Makes Predictions Pointless10:00 – Sponsor Read: FanDuel11:10 – Niederhauser’s NBA Rise & Big Shoes to Fill13:00 – Small Ball Could Be PSU’s Identity Again14:30 – Blackwood + Mingo + Stewart = Core with Upside16:30 – Defense Will Define This Team’s Ceiling18:00 – Mike Rhoades Still Has Buy-In — From Players and Staff20:00 – Last Season’s Collapse: More About Injuries Than Coaching22:30 – Close Losses, Bad Luck, and the 2023–24 Breakdown24:30 – Why Taylor Battle’s Return to PSU Matters26:00 – Staff Strengths: Crispin’s Offense, Brunt’s Defense, Scott’s Bigs27:30 – Can This Be the Year Rhoades Shuts Up the Doubters?29:00 – Final Thoughts: Chemistry + Perception = Make-or-Break Year Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.