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Penn State men's hoops starts undefeated across first games, defying odds

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The Nittany Lions started strong in 2025-26, and while doubts linger about whether they can keep up the streak, the potential for optimism continues growing.

Nov 11, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Mike Rhoades against the Navy Midshipmen at Bryce Jordan Center. | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Penn State men's basketball was voted the worst team in the Big Ten at conference media day due to its new-look squad, full of recruits. While it's a talented group, entering this season, it was unproven, leaving Happy Valley hoops in dismay as the Nittany Lions established an on-court identity.