Stevens is coming off one of his best seasons in the NBA, averaging 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds through 62 games played.
The Nittany Lions picked up two sweeps over Rutgers and Northwestern to jump to an 8-3 overall record and 2-0 debut in conference play.
The Nittany Lions are one of six Big Ten teams ranked in the poll.
It was a slow week for once-Nittany Lions at their new homes in college football.
Goals from Leah Stecker and Alyssa Macado helped the Nittany Lions seal their first victory of the 2023-24 season in their second match against the Huskies.
Right-side hitter and Clemson transfer Camryn Hannah set a new single-match record for the number of kills in the Nittany Lions' sweep.