It didn’t take long for the Penn State Nittany Lions to replace Micah Shrewsberry following his departure to Notre Dame.
Per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, “VCU’s Mike Rhoades has officially accepted the head coaching vacancy at Penn State.”
Sources: VCU’s Mike Rhoades has officially accepted the head coaching vacancy at Penn State.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 29, 2023
The sports world reacted to Penn State’s latest hire on Wednesday.
“This guy is from Mahanoy City and will save Penn State basketball by winning recruits over with pierogies,” tweeted Stephen Pianovich.
This guy is from Mahanoy City and will save Penn State basketball by winning recruits over with pierogies. https://t.co/vS15U78hXj
— Stephen Pianovich (@SPianovich) March 29, 2023
“Penn State’s KenPom numbers this season: Offense – 13th, Defense – 96th, Tempo – 320th … VCU’s KenPom numbers: Offense – 145th, Defense – 15th, Tempo – 142nd … Basketball is going to look very different next year in State College under Mike Rhoades,” said Ben Stevens.
Penn State’s KenPom numbers this season:
• Offense – 13th
• Defense – 96th
• Tempo – 320thVCU’s KenPom numbers:
• Offense – 145th
• Defense – 15th
• Tempo – 142ndBasketball is going to look very different next year in State College under Mike Rhoades. https://t.co/4QVpvil3hg
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) March 29, 2023
“It’s official: Mike Rhoades has taken the Penn State job,” a user announced. “He looks to revamp the program after losing 7 seniors from last year’s NCAA Tournament squad and having 4 more players in the transfer portal.”
It’s official: Mike Rhoades has taken the @PennStateMBB job
He looks to revamp the program after losing 7 seniors from last year’s NCAA Tournament squad and having 4 more players in the transfer portal https://t.co/YKDgprJX4E
— Jon Draeger (@j_draeger43) March 29, 2023
Onward for Happy Valley.