Mike Rhoades addresses Penn State's performance and future plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Penn State head basketball coach Mike Rhoades expresses frustration with last season's team, which he labeled the 'weakest, softest' he has coached. He emphasizes the need for the team to improve its physicality and toughness to compete in the Big Ten. While acknowledging financial constraints affecting the program, Rhoades believes changes are necessary to enhance performance moving forward. He looks forward to working with new players and fostering a stronger team dynamic.
- •Rhoades describes last season's team as the weakest in his 30 years of coaching.
- •He stresses the importance of physicality and toughness in upcoming games.
- •Financial limitations have hindered team development in recent seasons.
- •Rhoades is optimistic about the new players joining the program.
- •Penn State aims to improve competitiveness within the Big Ten.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Rhoades Called Penn State Soft, but Says Things Will Change
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