Penn State's AD downplays expectations for basketball program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Penn State's athletic director Pat Kraft stated that the university does not expect its basketball program to reach the top 20 in the country. While Kraft acknowledged the roster improvements under head coach Mike Rhoades, he emphasized limited resources and challenges in retaining talent, including players like Kayden Mingo. Kraft mentioned that although there is an effort to provide support for Rhoades, the program is not set for top-tier success in the near future. The comments reflect a broader concern regarding the program's competitiveness on a national level as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Pat Kraft states Penn State won't be a top-20 basketball team.
- •Mike Rhoades is working with limited resources.
- •Challenges in retaining players like Kayden Mingo.
- •Kraft acknowledges improvements but limits expectations.
- •Penn State prepares for the upcoming season.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State's AD Admits School Will Never Be Top-20 Basketball Program
"Penn State has built a decent basketball roster heading into next season, at least with what it has. At the end of the day, if athletic director Pat Kraft and alumni supporters aren't giving Mike Rhoades enough to put together a competent roster, there really isn't much more that needs to be said about this.
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