7 days ago
NIL has greatly increased the gap between programs that have a lot of spending power and programs that have little to none. Unfortunately for Penn State basketball, it seems to be a part of the latter.
Fourth-year head coach Mike Rhoades, who spoke to the media during a virtual summer availability, was asked about where he feels the program stands with NIL funding in relation to his Big Ten counterparts, and he didn't mince words.
"We're at the bottom," Rhoades said. "It is what it is. You get what you're given, you try to do the best that you can. What teams are doing in our league and what we're doing are totally different. When your back's against the wall compared to what others are doing, no excuses. You got to figure it out."
More: Penn State basketball to compete in 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis
It's difficult to ignore the signs of how much NIL is impacting the on-court product. According to On3's Pete Nakos, every Final Four team spent at least $8 million on the roster. Two of those teams were from the Big Ten: Illinois and eventual champion Michigan. Of the Sweet 16 teams, which also included Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan State and Purdue, the minimum cost was $4.5 million.
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Fourth-year head coach Mike Rhoades, who spoke to the media during a virtual summer availability, was asked about where he feels the program stands with NIL funding in relation to his Big Ten counterparts, and he didn't mince words.
"We're at the bottom," Rhoades said. "It is what it is. You get what you're given, you try to do the best that you can. What teams are doing in our league and what we're doing are totally different. When your back's against the wall compared to what others are doing, no excuses. You got to figure it out."
More: Penn State basketball to compete in 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis
It's difficult to ignore the signs of how much NIL is impacting the on-court product. According to On3's Pete Nakos, every Final Four team spent at least $8 million on the roster. Two of those teams were from the Big Ten: Illinois and eventual champion Michigan. Of the Sweet 16 teams, which also included Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan State and Purdue, the minimum cost was $4.5 million.
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17 days ago
After a massive overhaul of the squad this offseason, Penn State basketball is looking to build more tradition on it as well. This year, they have a unique opportunity to renew one of the fiercest college basketball rivalries in one of the sport's most iconic venues. To commemorate the 150th year of the rivalry, Penn State will be playing Pitt in the Palestra, a venue unlike any other.
The game will be played on November 8th in. what should be an incredible atmosphere. While the Nittany Lions and the Panthers have played 150 times over the years, the rivalry had not been as lively over the years. The game had only been played nine times throughout the past two decades before Mike Rhoades' arrival in Happy Valley saw Penn State schedule a game against them last year. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, the game did not end well, as they got drubbed 80-46. Now, they have a chance to make amends in one of college sports' grandest venues.
The Palestra itself is celebrating an important milestone in its history, celebrating its 100th anniversary, but its history over the years has provided college basketball fans many a great moment. Housing the UPenn basketball program, it is fondly known as "the Cathedral of College Basketball". Penn State have played in the arena 64 times in their history, often playing at least one Big Ten matchup each year there. Most fans love it for the intimate experience, as it has an old school vibe with bleachers close to the court. For Rhoades and his squad, this could be a massive test in what could be a rebuilding year. A large number of new players have entered the program and no knows how the Nittany Lions will look on the court. Still, with several opportunities to impress such as the Battle 4 Atlantis tourney in November and now this game at the Palestra, there will be no margin for error for the new look squad.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State basketball to play Pitt in iconic venue
The game will be played on November 8th in. what should be an incredible atmosphere. While the Nittany Lions and the Panthers have played 150 times over the years, the rivalry had not been as lively over the years. The game had only been played nine times throughout the past two decades before Mike Rhoades' arrival in Happy Valley saw Penn State schedule a game against them last year. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, the game did not end well, as they got drubbed 80-46. Now, they have a chance to make amends in one of college sports' grandest venues.
The Palestra itself is celebrating an important milestone in its history, celebrating its 100th anniversary, but its history over the years has provided college basketball fans many a great moment. Housing the UPenn basketball program, it is fondly known as "the Cathedral of College Basketball". Penn State have played in the arena 64 times in their history, often playing at least one Big Ten matchup each year there. Most fans love it for the intimate experience, as it has an old school vibe with bleachers close to the court. For Rhoades and his squad, this could be a massive test in what could be a rebuilding year. A large number of new players have entered the program and no knows how the Nittany Lions will look on the court. Still, with several opportunities to impress such as the Battle 4 Atlantis tourney in November and now this game at the Palestra, there will be no margin for error for the new look squad.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State basketball to play Pitt in iconic venue
1 month ago
Tarik Skubal scared everyone.
The 29-year-old left-hander kept grabbing at his groin in the third inning, prompting a mound visit from ***** istant athletic trainer Kelly Rhoades and manager A.J. Hinch. He talked with them for a couple of minutes, smiled in reaction to a comment from catcher Jake Rogers, threw one warmup pitch and shared a thumbs-up.
Just like that, Skubal stayed in the game after the injury scare.
COMING SOON? Jack Flaherty completes rehab start, ready to return Sunday vs. Astros
But the reigning two-time American League Cy Young winner allowed four runs across six innings in the Detroit Tigers' 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, June 24, in the finale of the three-game series at Comerica Park. He surrendered three homers in a single game for the first time since Sept. 30, 2021.
The 29-year-old left-hander kept grabbing at his groin in the third inning, prompting a mound visit from ***** istant athletic trainer Kelly Rhoades and manager A.J. Hinch. He talked with them for a couple of minutes, smiled in reaction to a comment from catcher Jake Rogers, threw one warmup pitch and shared a thumbs-up.
Just like that, Skubal stayed in the game after the injury scare.
COMING SOON? Jack Flaherty completes rehab start, ready to return Sunday vs. Astros
But the reigning two-time American League Cy Young winner allowed four runs across six innings in the Detroit Tigers' 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, June 24, in the finale of the three-game series at Comerica Park. He surrendered three homers in a single game for the first time since Sept. 30, 2021.
1 month ago
HOUSTON – Gleyber Torres is injured again.
The Detroit Tigers' second baseman exited in the second inning Monday, June 15, against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park after swinging at (and missing) a first-pitch 92.4 mph fastball from right-hander Kai-Wei Teng.
Torres left the game with manager A.J. Hinch and ******* istant athletic trainer Kelly Rhoades.
The specifics of the injury are unknown.
WHAT WE KNOW: Tigers scratch Troy Melton from Monday's start with injury
The Detroit Tigers' second baseman exited in the second inning Monday, June 15, against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park after swinging at (and missing) a first-pitch 92.4 mph fastball from right-hander Kai-Wei Teng.
Torres left the game with manager A.J. Hinch and ******* istant athletic trainer Kelly Rhoades.
The specifics of the injury are unknown.
WHAT WE KNOW: Tigers scratch Troy Melton from Monday's start with injury
