Things may be looking up for the Penn State men's basketball program in terms of fan interest, as the average attendance per home game increased by a large margin from the previous year, ranking fifth in Division I while adding an additional 1,787 attendees from 2013-14.
After the former Penn State star didn't hear his name called in either of the two rounds of the NBA Draft on Thursday night, D.J. Newbill was left waiting for an NBA team to come calling for his services. Newbill worked out with a number of teams before the draft, including the Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and many others. One team in particular, the Los Angeles Clippers, was impressed enough to sign Newbill to their Summer League roster, giving the Nittany Lion great his first opportunity in the NBA.
Penn State is currently ranked seventh nationally and second in the Big Ten.
Penn State Athletics released the themes for the home games this year. Many themes are old favorites, some are new, and others are jam-packed into one game. This season's promotions will include a White Out, appreciation days, reunions, and even a Stripe Out.
The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Atlanta Braves for "THON Night" on Thursday, July 30, at Citizens Bank Park at 7:05 p.m.
After a year of being Penn State's head football coach, James Franklin received a very special gift from Nittany Nation this week.