Penn State basketball struggles in Big Ten preseason power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Penn State's basketball team is ranked last in CBS Sports' Big Ten preseason power rankings, reflecting a bleak outlook for the 2026-27 season. The Nittany Lions have consistently posted losing records, finishing below.500 in four of the last six years. Head coach Mike Rhoades is under pressure amid roster changes, including losing several players to the transfer portal. Despite these challenges, the team seeks to replicate strong non-conference play from last year to improve their standing in the competitive Big Ten.
- •Penn State ranked 18th in Big Ten preseason power rankings.
- •Team has a history of losing records in recent seasons.
- •Head coach Mike Rhoades' job security is uncertain.
- •Several players transferred out, weakening the roster.
- •Team aims to build momentum from last year's non-conference success.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State basketball facing bleak outlook ahead of 2026-27 season
"Penn State’s basketball team isn’t typically looked at fondly, but are they really as bad as CBS Sports thinks?
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