PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS NEWS

Jalen Pickett Leads Penn State Out of the Wilderness Pickett becomes just the third Lion to record a 40-point game and first since 1961. His performance led to a needed win.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jalen Pickett goes for 41, Penn State rolls Illinois Jalen Pickett poured in a Big Ten season-high 41 points and handed out eight assists that led to 21 more points as hot-shooting Penn State d...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pickett scores 41, Penn St. beats Illini to end 4-game skid

Jalen Pickett scored a season-high 41 points, the first Penn State player with 40-plus points since 1961, and the Nittany Lions beat Illinois 93-81 to end a four-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Pickett - Carries PSU with 41 Pickett recorded 41 points (15-20 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 93-81 victory over Illinois.

Impact Illinois is a strong defensive team but has a slight weakness defending the perimeter, and Pickett took full advantage of that Tuesday. Pickett is an incredible scorer at 18.1 ppg in a tough Big Ten conference, but he does most of his damage inside the arc, as he hadn't registered more than three three-pointers this season prior to this matchup. With a 10-for-11 mark inside the perimeter, Pickett was able to have his way on Penn State's home court and lead the Nittany Lions to a significant victory, though the squad still has some work to do to get on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois vs. Penn State prediction, betting odds for CBB on Tuesday Penn State takes on Illinois in college basketball action on Tuesday. This preview is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Pickett, Penn State men's basketball to host Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini (17-7, 8-5 Big Ten) at Penn State Nittany Lions (14-11, 5-9 Big Ten) University Park; Tuesday, 7 p.m. BOTTOM LINE:...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

PREDICTIONS: Penn State hoops looks to end slide as surging Illinois visits Will Micah Shrewsberry's squad break out of its four-game skid when the Illini visit on Valentine's Day?

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kanye Clary - Scores 17 points off bench Clary had 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 74-68 loss to Maryland.

Impact Clary put up his best effort of the season despite the Nittany Lions suffering a third loss in their last four games. With just two games scoring at least 10 points all season, Clary could have more potential in the coming years while playing for a team that likes to spread out its offensive production.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kebba Njie - Low impact in start Njie ended with zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and one block in 12 minutes during Saturday's 74-68 loss to Maryland.

Impact Njie and Mikey Henn have split starts at center for Penn State this season, but both are essentially big bodies to defend the rim, and neither is typical an effective fantasy option. Njie has been in double figures just once this season, while his counterpart has done so on only three occasions.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What's Ailing Penn State Basketball? The Lions began February filled with confidence. Four losses later, they’re struggling for answers.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hakim Hart is great late as the Terps power their way past Penn State Hart had a game-high 23 points, including 13 in the final 11 minutes to put the Nittany Lions away.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Penn State's Micah Shrewsberry on Jalen Pickett's lack of free throw attempts: 'That's disrespectful' Micah Shrewsberry once again addressed the lack of free throw attempts for Penn State star Jalen Pickett.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Five takeaways from Penn State's 74-68 loss to Maryland on the road The Nittany Lions have lost four games in a row.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • CENTREDAILY.COM

Caleb Dorsey - Remains out Saturday Dorsey (undisclosed) did not appear in Saturday's 74-68 loss to Maryland.

Impact Dorsey has missed Penn State's last two games as the result of an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-7 junior, who has averaged 2.3 points and 2.2 rebounds on 11.9 minutes per game, will have his next opportunity to return Tuesday against Illinois.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Henn - Returning to the bench Henn is not listed in Penn State's starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Maryland.

Impact Henn will return to his spot on the bench after starting the last four games for the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-8 senior has appeared in 16 games this season, logging 3.3 points, one rebound and 0.9 assists on 9.2 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kebba Njie - Moves back into starting five Njie is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Maryland.

Impact Njie will reprise his role in Penn State's starting five after coming off the bench in the team's past four games. In 24 appearances with 13 starts this season, the 6-foot-10 freshman has averaged 3.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. Njie will replace senior Mikey Henn as the Nittany Lions' starting center Saturday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball tiers: Tyger Campbell, Marcus Carr among top playmakers

Andy Katz shares his list of the top playmakers in college basketball this season and breaks them down into two tiers.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Penn State basketball still searching for defensive identity as Big Ten stretch run starts at Maryland If Penn State wants to have a chance at the NCAA Tournament, it needs to revamp its defense and find success on the road. That starts at Mar...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Penn State's Jalen Pickett named to Naismith Player of the Year Midseason Team Penn State guard Jalen Pickett picked up more national recognition Thursday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Can Pitt realistically win the ACC championship? Has Penn State's bubble burst? On their weekly college sports show, Post-Gazette beat writers Noah Hiles and Abby Schnable discuss the week that was for local college bask...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Caleb Dorsey - DNP vs. Wisconsin Dorsey did not play during the Lions' 79-74 loss Wednesday versus Wisconsin.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Dorsey from participating in the Lions' latest game. Currently, their next matchup is at Maryland on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Camren Wynter - Plays 40, scores 15 Wynter logged 15 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 40 minutes during the Lions' 79-74 loss Wednesday versus Wisconsin.

Impact Wynter has proven to be an excellent scorer when playing more than 80 percent of a Lions matchup. If only including games during which the guard logged at least 32 minutes, he would have 17.7 points averaged.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Welcome back, Tyler Wahl': Senior forward snaps out of slump with big performance against Penn State Penn State ties with a two Essegain answers with a three Penn State ties with a three Penn State leads with a three Klesmit 1 of 2 from the...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Penn State basketball's response to Micah Shrewsberry's challenge wilts vs. Wisconsin Penn State responded to Micah Shrewsberry's public challenge Monday but fell short in a 79-74 overtime loss to Wisconsin.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hepburn scores 19, Wisconsin tops Penn State 79-74 in OT

Chucky Hepburn scored 19 points and Connor Essegian added 18, the two combining for nine of Wisconsin’s 11 3-pointers in a 79-74 overtime victory over Penn State

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS