While it may go down as a lost season, Jim Ferry's effort in holding this group together shouldn't soon be forgotten.
Exceptional performances from a more fluid attack have helped the Nittany Lions counter recent challenges.
"We are one of the best teams in the country, and hopefully, we’ll get that chance to prove it on the national stage."
Shrewsberry's experience with Butler, Purdue, and the Boston Celtics should help him develop a successful program at Penn State.
Penn State hung with the Badgers until the bitter end, but a Cole Caufield snipe put things away in overtime.
"The values of this university and its commitment to excellence are the major reasons why this job was so appealing to me. I can't wait to arrive on campus to begin working with our tremendous student-athletes."