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.
Thirty current and former Penn State athletes will appear in the Paris Olympic Games.