As the fall semester begins at Penn State, official visit season is in full swing across college basketball.
The Nittany Lions have one recruit scheduled for a visit while another is planning to stop by State College at some point. Penn State has also made short lists for two other prospects.
Mike Rhoades and company already have a 2026 commit in Dionycius Bakare, and they could still bring in more players in the class. Here’s who to watch as the 2026 recruiting cycle continues into the fall.
Julius Avent
Penn State is a finalist for 247Sports composite 4-star forward Julius Avent, who attends Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey.