Joe Tuman

1 month ago | psucollegian.com | Joe Tuman

College graduation brings about complex emotions for many — I’m no exception. While it feels bizarre that my time at Penn State is suddenly concluding, in many ways I’m ready to leave. The only aspect of graduating I’ve been dreading is writing this column and saying goodbye to The Daily Collegian. It’s difficult to express why the Collegian means so much to me; the outlet is responsible for so many highlights in my life. Though it’s a difficult task, I originally planned on meeting it head-on.

2 months ago | psucollegian.com | Joe Tuman

Heading into the 2024-25 season, Mike Rhoades expressed confidence that his roster could make a push for the NCAA Tournament. Instead, the Nittany Lions finished 6-14 in the Big Ten and 16-15 overall, causing them to miss out on the Big Ten Tournament. Crucially, they lost 11 games by single digits, signifying that the season could’ve gone much better had a few moments played out differently.

2 months ago | psucollegian.com | Joe Tuman

Following a disappointing season, Penn State has some retooling to do. With five seniors graduating, and Miles Goodman, Jahvin Carter and Hudson Ward each entering the transfer portal, the team currently has nine players on its 2025-26 roster. While that’s not terribly concerning, the Nittany Lions still need to add more proven talent, especially at the forward position. Luckily for them, the transfer portal window opened on Monday and will remain open until April 22.

2 months ago | psucollegian.com | Joe Tuman

Hudson Ward’s time in Happy Valley has come to an end. The former 4-star recruit has entered the transfer portal after a freshman season where he only logged 22 total minutes across eight games. Penn State freshman Hudson Ward will enter the transfer portal, a source tells @247Sports. Former three-star recruit. He is repped by @WEAVE.

2 months ago | psucollegian.com | Joe Tuman

Barring an NIT or College Basketball Crown selection, Ace Baldwin Jr.’s five-year collegiate career concluded during Penn State’s upset win over No. 12 Wisconsin. After three seasons at VCU, Baldwin followed coach Mike Rhoades to Happy Valley in 2023 and has since left behind a productive yet puzzling legacy as a Nittany Lion. Rhoades often praises his longtime point guard, referring to him as a consistent leader and the “head of the snake” that sets the tone for Penn State on the court.