Noted Ohio State fan LeBron James posed for a photo with Barkley following the Cleveland Cavaliers' 123-109 victory over the New York Knicks Monday night.
"I just told the high school coaches that, relative to college football, this is football heaven."
Justin Shorter is enjoying his last few months of high school and reaping the benefits of competing as a man among boys.
He's the first Nittany Lion to attend the draft since Donovan Smith made the trip in 2015.
"I'm coming back feeling better than I've ever been. I just feel better overall as an athlete. I can still play football, and I feel like I can play it at a way better level than I did before."
With the departures of both Marcus Allen and Troy Apke, Garrett Taylor has established himself as a contender to start at safety.