Off-court Oilers fan and on-court big man Ward has taken strides since arriving on Penn State's campus.
Pittaro recorded 32 hits during his career as a Nittany Lion.
Funk played for the Bulls' Summer League team before being waived.
The Happy Valley Hoopers are three wins away from the $1 million prize.
Kraft touched on several topics, including the White Out, Beaver Stadium's renovation project, and NIL.
Twenty-one current and former Penn State athletes will appear in the Paris Olympic Games.