Penn State Nittany Lions

The Penn State Nittany Lions play at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, where the program operates in the shadow of the legendary football team. Under Mike Rhoades, the Nittany Lions aim to build consistent basketball success in the Big Ten. Penn State's blue and white colors and passionate student body create a potential home-court advantage. The program has made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. Penn State's location in central Pennsylvania and large alumni base provide support. The Nittany Lions' rivalry with other Big Ten schools adds conference stakes.

Penn State reached the 1954 Final Four under John Egli. The Nittany Lions have made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, with the 2001 Sweet 16 run under Jerry Dunn among the program's highlights. Jesse Arnelle, Calvin Booth, and Tim Frazier are among the program's notable alumni. Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1990. The program's 2019 NIT championship under Pat Chambers demonstrated potential. Penn State basketball has historically played second to football.