The Nittany Lions aren’t exactly revered for basketball prowess but the recent work just hasn’t been ideal for Mike Rhoades and company. After finishing just above .500 in 2025, the Nittany Lions won just 12 games and finished dead last in the 18-team Big Ten last season. The former MAC Rookie of the Year steps into a major role with the Nittany Lions. Byers takes over at small forward and brings impressive shooting and scoring ability, with the hopes that he can handle that transition from the MAC. We’ll just have to see what kind of season this becomes for the Nittany Lions.