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Episode 394 — Penn State’s Mike Rhoades

The New Coaches Series continues! Penn State’s Mike Rhoades looks to build off the success of last year’s team and turn the Nittany Lions basketball program into a perennial power! How does he plan to raise the bar in Happy Valley? What is it like for the Pennsylvania native to call Penn State home? Discussing some of the “out of the box” ideas he has for scheduling. Building a culture of winning and sustained success. The importance of establishing a home court advantage. The challenge of coaching against legends in the league. Thoughts on his initial roster. And does he feel there is a level of separation from power
conferences to non-power conferences? Plus, St. John’s, USC and Indiana all land top players.