2023 Tournament PreviewPenn State caught fire in mid-February and rode it all the way to the Big Ten tournament final. Make no mistake -- the streak, in which the Nittany Lions won eight of their last 10, was sparked by electrifying offense, led by fifth-year senior and triple-double threat Jalen Pickett (18.1 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 6.8 apg). The threat can come from anywhere, however, as four players have at least 40 treys, including three who shoot at least 39 percent from deep. Senior guard Andrew Funk (12.2 ppg) has made 102 at team-high 41.3 percent, as Penn State ranks top 10 in the nation from the perimeter and top 20 in offensive efficiency (per KenPom). The Nittany Lions protect the ball (5th in turnover rate) but don't force any turnovers (bottom-5 defensive turnover rate). The biggest issue is rebounding, as the Nittany Lions rank 362nd of 363 teams in offensive rebound rate. Penn State likely will go as far as its perimeter game takes it.
Scouting Report Offense Defense
Efficiency 1.14 27 1.01 167
Pace 62.8 (351)
Effective FG% 55.45 (10) 49.12 (108)
Turnover % 12.57 (8) 11.60 (354)
Off Reb % 19.17 (353) 25.57 (60)
FTA/FGA 21.27 (353) 25.52 (34)
3P% 38.69 (7) 32.72 (100)
2P% 53.14 (58) 49.15 (127)
FT% 73.94 (100) 70.58 (121)
3PA/FGA 47.13 (10) 37.59 (190)
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AP Poll: #32 Coaches Poll: #28 NET: #48 RPI: #50 RW: #41
Record
Overall: (23-14) Conference: (10-10) Quad 1: (8-8) Quad 2: (5-5) Quad 3: (4-1) Quad 4: (5-0)
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