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Penn State will meet St. Bonaventure in a preseason exhibition at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on Oct. 17, 2026, a game that pits former teammates against each other while highlighting new roster moves and revenue strategies for both programs.
Coach Mike Rhoades has secured the commitment of guard Dasonte Bowen, a redshirt senior transfer who brings scoring, playmaking and defensive skill to the Nittany Lions.
After three straight losing seasons and a last‑place Big Ten finish, Penn State’s men’s basketball team is rebuilding under Coach Mike Rhoades, relying on transfers and freshmen while hoping for a turnaround that many expect to be incremental rather than immediate.
Cameron Blankenberg, a two‑time All‑Greater Rochester Player of the Year, has signed with St. Bonaventure University, linking his family’s basketball legacy to a new chapter with the Bonnies.
The Nittany Lions are undergoing a major overhaul, adding new players and staff while aiming to increase size, athleticism and skill.
Coach Mike Rhoades announced the signing of Tim Oboh, a 6‑11 center from the University of Buffalo, as part of a broader effort to replace departed players and strengthen the team’s depth.
After a 12‑20 season, Penn State looks to the transfer portal and European market to rebuild a roster that can compete in the rugged Big Ten.