Balanced Purdue holds off Penn State 80-72
— Sasha Stefanovic led a balanced attack with 15 points, Trevion Willilams had a double-double and Purdue held off rusty Penn State 80-72 on Sunday.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3-5, 13th in Big Ten
Wisconsin-PSU game PPD due to health concerns
The Wisconsin-Penn State men's basketball game scheduled for Sunday has been postponed because of health and safety concerns.
Indiana pulls out 87-85 win in OT over Penn State
— Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 21 points and Rob Phinisee hit a stepback jumper for the win as Indiana held off Penn State 87-85 in overtime Wednesday night.
Dosunmu, Cockburn lead No. 18 Illinois past Penn State 98-81
— Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half to lead No. 18 Illinois past Penn State 98-81 on Wednesday night.
Dickinson scores 20 to lift Michigan past Penn St. 62-58
Hunter Dickinson scored 20 points, including the tying and winning scores, as Michigan scrapped past Penn State 62-58 in a low-scoring grinder of a Big Ten Conference opener on Sunday.
Brockington leads Penn St to 75-55 rout at No. 15 Va Tech
— Izaiah Brockington scored a career-high 24 points to lead Penn State to a 75-55 victory over No. 15 Virginia Tech on Tuesday night.
Seton Hall rallies, and rallies, to beat Penn St. in OT
— Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-hight 30 points, Myles Cale scored 16 and Seton Hall beat Penn State 98-92 in overtime on Sunday.
Penn State beats VCU on Dread's buzzer-beating 3 (0:57)
Wheeler helps Ferry get first win at Penn State, topping VMI
— Jamari Wheeler scored a career-high 18 points and Penn State used a 17-3 run early in the second half on Saturday to break away for an 86-65 win over VMI in Jim Ferry's first game as the Nittany Lions coach.
Courtside: The guys look ahead to the first week of college hoops, preview the Big Ten and Pac-12, and talk to Rutgers' Steve Pikiell
Greenberg and Dakich tip off the podcast discussing the silliness of Bruce Pearl’s self-imposed sanctions, if the NCAA will close its investigation of LSU this season, why it’s not a big deal if games are being canceled and which matchups they’re excited to watch the first week of the season. Later, the guys preview the Big Ten and Pac-12 (18:45). And finally, they talk to Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell (43:33).
Big Ten predictions: Is there a true national championship contender in the B1G?
As the countdown to the 2020-21 college basketball season continues, ESPN's conference predictions series continues with the Big Ten.
The 2020-21 men's college basketball coaching hot seat, and the candidates on deck
After a quiet offseason in terms of coaching changes, more jobs could be subject to transitions after 2020-21.
Penn State AD Sandy Barbour addresses Pat Chambers' resignation (1:15)
PSU's Chambers resigns after probe into conduct
Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigned Wednesday following an investigation into inappropriate conduct that stemmed from a former player saying that Chambers made a reference to a noose around the player's neck.
What a slow 2020 hiring and firing season means for the 2021 coaching carousel
Men's college basketball saw just one coaching change among the six major conferences in 2020. Here's why the 2021 market could return to normal -- and what it would look like.
Bolton: Transfer from PSU over 'noose' remark
Iowa State's Rasir Bolton says he transferred from Penn State after coach Pat Chambers told him he had a "noose" around his neck. Chambers apologized publicly and to Bolton's family Monday.
The Undefeated: Noose comment by Penn State basketball coach points to larger NCAA problem
Too many college coaches need a basic education on racial issues
Predicting upsets in an NCAA tournament that doesn't exist (2:18)
College hoops teams celebrate the season, make their own 'One Shining Moment'
It's not over until "One Shining Moment" plays. These college basketball teams are taking matters into their own hands to commemorate the 2019-20 season.
Here are the 172 teams that could have heard their names called on Selection Sunday
Selection Sunday 2020 will not take place, but these teams were still in play for a bid before conference tourneys and the NCAA tournament were canceled.
The 345 teams that won't win the national championship
There are 353 Division I men's basketball teams. And most won't win it all. We break down the near misses.
March Sadness: The most miserable power schools in college basketball
March is about celebrating the best in college basketball, but the College Basketball Misery Index seeds which fans feel the worst when March Madness starts.
Courtside: Greenberg and Dakich reflect on the end of the regular season. Plus, Joe Lundari
The madness is upon us. Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich tip off the podcast discussing Utah State's upset of San Diego State, Bradley punching its ticket to the dance, Florida's meltdown against Kentucky and the incredible environment at Dayton. Then, Joe Lunardi joins the pod (19:37) to talk about the drama with Archie Miller, why the bubble is going to live in the Pac-12 and the American conference tournaments, rewarding winning over mediocrity, and East Tennessee possibly being this year's Belmont. Finally, the guys close by giving their thoughts on Penn State, Auburn, Seton Hall, Michigan State, Baylor, Michigan, Gonzaga, BYU and Villanova ahead of the postseason (43:57).
Kopp scores 21, Northwestern stuns No. 20 Penn State 80-69
Miller Kopp scored 21 points, and struggling Northwestern beat No. 20 Penn State 80-69 on Saturday.
Buie sinks deep 3 that ignites the crowd (0:28)
2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6-1 | - | 11-1 |
| Iowa | 6-1 | - | 12-2 |
| Wisconsin | 5-2 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Ohio State | 5-3 | 1.5 | 11-3 |
| Purdue | 5-3 | 1.5 | 10-5 |
| Illinois | 5-3 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| Minnesota | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-4 |
| Indiana | 3-4 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Rutgers | 3-5 | 3.5 | 7-5 |
| Northwestern | 3-5 | 3.5 | 6-6 |
| Michigan State | 2-4 | 3.5 | 8-4 |
| Maryland | 2-5 | 4 | 8-6 |
| Penn State | 0-4 | 4.5 | 3-5 |
| Nebraska | 0-5 | 5 | 4-8 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
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Team Stats
Points Per Game78.476th
Rebounds Per Game34.4Tied-261st
Assists Per Game14.3Tied-141st
Points Allowed76.3
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Hutchins-Everett | C | Committed | 80 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 9-11 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 9 |