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Josh Reed returns to Penn State basketball for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:35 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Josh Reed returns to Penn State basketball for 2026-27 season

Summary

Josh Reed has decided to return to Penn State for the 2026-27 basketball season, following the injunction allowing class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of eligibility. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1 steal per game during the 2025-26 season. Reed spent his first three college seasons at Cincinnati before transferring to Penn State. His return is seen as beneficial for the Nittany Lions, strengthening what is viewed as a respectable roster.

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•Reed averaged 11.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 2025-26.
•He previously played three seasons at Cincinnati.
•Reed's return is significant for the team's depth.
•Penn State plays in the NCAA, aiming to improve next season.

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1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Reed Returns To Penn State Basketball For 2026-27 Season

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Thanks to the injunction that allowed class of 2022 athletes a 5th season of eligibility, Josh Reed decided to return to Penn State for the 2026-27 season. A 6-foot-8, 230-pound forward, Reed spent last season in Happy Valley after spending his first three seasons at Cincinnati. With the Nittany Lions, Reed was one of the […]
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