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Battle to enter NBA Draft, won't hire agent

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Talor Battle drives in Penn State's home finale against Purdue March 6.
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DeChellis talks transfers, recruits at end of season

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Head coach Ed DeChellis reacts to a play in 2009. The coach said he does not expect more players to leave.
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Lions unable to build off NIT title

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Junior guard Talor Battle (12) talks to coach Ed DeChellis between plays during a game against Northwestern Feb. 28.
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DeChellis back for another year

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Penn State head coach Ed DeChellis yells from the bench during a game against Michigan State in the Bryce Jordan Center. The Spartans won 65-54.
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Star embodies leader role

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Talor Battle grabs a rebound against Northwestern Feb. 28.
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Scout team earning more playing time

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Sasa Borovnjak goes up for a layup vs. Northwestern Sunday.
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Players believe in coach, so should everyone else

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Penn State guard Talor Battle goes up for a layup during the Nittany Lions' win against Northwestern on Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center.
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Brooks shows consistency

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Penn State's Jeff Brooks drives against an Ohio State player during the Nittany Lions' loss to the Buckeyes Feb. 24.
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Updated May 19, 2010 4:40 PM

Former Lion Babb transfers to Iowa State

Former Penn State shooting guard Chris Babb signed a financial aid agreement with Iowa State on Wednesday, according to a press release from Iowa State. Updated 4:40 PM

Updated May 15, 2010 12:00 AM

Men's basketball adds forward Graham

The Penn State men's basketball team received a National Letter of Intent from 6-foot-8 forward Jonathan Graham on Friday. Updated 12:00 AM

Updated May 8, 2010 4:20 PM

Battle makes return to PSU official

Penn State junior guard Talor Battle's decision to withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration was made official today, on the May 8 NCAA-set deadline for underclassmen to opt out of the draft. Updated 4:20 PM

Updated May 6, 2010 1:32 PM

Battle coming back for senior season

Penn State guard Talor Battle will withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return to Penn State for his senior season, his mother, Denise Murphy, confirmed in a text message Thursday. Updated 1:32 PM


Updated April 8, 2010 1:24 PM
Talor Battle drives in Penn State's home finale against Purdue March 6.

Battle to enter NBA Draft, won't hire agent

Penn State guard Talor Battle will submit his name to the NBA Draft, Penn State sports information director Brian Siegrist posted on his Twitter account this afternoon. Updated 1:24 PM


Updated March 31, 2010 4:52 AM

Shooting guard commits

Tre Bowman, ranked the No. 92 shooting guard in the Class of 2010 by ESPN.com, verbally committed to play at Penn State after visiting campus last weekend, he confirmed in a telephone interview Tuesday night.


Updated March 22, 2010 4:59 AM
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Four basketball players won't return

All year it looked like the Penn State men's basketball team would be clear of any extra roster spots this offseason.


Updated March 20, 2010 6:56 PM

Basketball announces its roster moves going into offseason

Sophomore Chris Babb and freshman Bill Edwards will transfer, and junior Andrew Ott and senior Adam Highberger will graduate, opening four roster spots, the team confirmed Saturday. Updated 6:56 PM

Reports: Babb, Edwards to transfer

Bill Edwards will join Chris Babb in leaving the Penn State basketball program, according to reports Updated 2:51 PM


Updated March 17, 2010 4:51 AM
Stephen Hennessey is a junior majoring in journalism and is a Collegian men's basketball and baseball reporter. His e-mail address is sih5037@psu.edu.

There's no better time of the year for sports fans

At this point, you've been inundated with March Madness analysis.


Updated March 16, 2010 4:46 AM
Junior guard Talor Battle (12) talks to coach Ed DeChellis between plays during a game against Northwestern Feb. 28.

Lions unable to build off NIT title

Jamelle Cornley thought last year's postseason success had instilled a winning purpose in the Penn State men's basketball team's underclassmen.


Updated March 12, 2010 9:53 PM

DeChellis to return next season

Penn State men's basketball coach Ed DeChellis will return next season, athletic director Tim Curley said in a statement through a text message. Updated 9:53 PM

Loss in Indy ends Lions' season

The Penn State men's basketball team fell to Minnesota, 76-55, Thursday night at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.


Updated March 8, 2010 10:09 PM

Battle, Jones honored by Big Ten

Juniors Talor Battle and Drew Jones were recognized by Big Ten media members and coaches Monday night. Updated 10:09 PM


Updated March 6, 2010 6:04 PM

Men's basketball drops finale

All afternoon, the Bryce Jordan Center crowd sat, waiting for a Penn State run. Updated 6:04 PM

Lions step up without Battle

On any other day, the loss of Talor Battle would have meant an instant end to the Penn State men's basketball team. Updated 5:54 PM

Lions fall short against No. 6 Purdue

Purdue held off a late Penn State charge to secure a share of its first Big Ten regular season title since 1996, winning 64-60. Updated 5:10 PM


Updated March 5, 2010 4:52 AM

Bid for upset falls short

Penn State almost stole another win against one of the conference's elite teams. But, as per the 2009-10 season, the Nittany Lions came up just short.


Updated March 4, 2010 9:21 PM

Lions fall in final seconds to Michigan State

Talor Battle's desperation heave from just past halfcourt at the final buzzer hit the backboard and fell harmlessly away. Updated 9:21 PM

Lions look to kill title hopes for MSU

Penn State's chances of winning the Big Ten regular season title are non-existent. Still, its last two regular season games are against teams fighting for the chance to share the conference title.

Talor Battle grabs a rebound against Northwestern Feb. 28.

Star embodies leader role

No matter what he did, Talor Battle just couldn't find a way to beat this opponent.


Updated March 3, 2010 4:51 AM
Sasa Borovnjak goes up for a layup vs. Northwestern Sunday.

Scout team earning more playing time

While Cammeron Woodyard hadn't made a basket in a game since Jan. 16, it didn't mean the sophomore guard wasn't scoring.


Updated March 2, 2010 4:51 AM
Penn State's Jeff Brooks drives against an Ohio State player during the Nittany Lions' loss to the Buckeyes Feb. 24.

Brooks shows consistency

Jeff Brooks' talent has never been a question.

Stephen Hennessey is a junior majoring in journalism and is a Collegian men's basketball and baseball reporter. His email address is sih5037@psu.edu.

Players believe in coach, so should everyone else

Consider this a public address announcement to Penn State basketball fans. Believe in the Penn State athletic department's decision-making.


Updated March 1, 2010 4:52 AM
Guard Talor Battle (12) attempts a fallaway jump shot in Sunday afternoon's game against Northwestern.  The Nittany Lions won 79-60, completing their season sweep of the Wildcats.

Lions claim home victory

With two minutes left in the first half, sophomore guard Cammeron Woodyard caught a pass from Talor Battle, faked a shot and calmly nailed a jumper.

Chris Babb (10) shoots over a Northwestern defender Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Team peaking at right time

Two weeks ago, when the Penn State men's basketball team defeated Northwestern for its first conference win, the Nittany Lions were just happy to get the monkey off their back.


Updated February 28, 2010 2:40 PM

Penn State sweeps season series with Northwestern

Penn State earned its first home win of the decade Sunday afternoon. Updated 2:40 PM


Updated February 26, 2010 4:51 AM
Ohio State's Evan Turner (21) attempts a shot as Talor Battle defends.

Guards cherish friendship

Daniel Buie, brother of Penn State guard Talor Battle, sat in his seat at the Bryce Jordan Center, throwing a basketball up in the air.


Updated February 25, 2010 4:52 AM
Ohio State's Evan Turner goes up for a shot over a pair of Penn State defenders Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Buckeyes beat the Nittany Lions, 75-67. Turner scored 25 points.

Buckeyes halt win streak

In the midst of a furious comeback, the Penn State men's basketball team knew exactly who was going to get the ball in crunch time for Ohio State.

Penn State guard Talor Battle (12) fights for possession with Ohio State guard Evan Turner (21) Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center.

PSU runs out of energy

Despite Ohio State holding a 17-point lead, Buckeye coach Thad Matta knew his opponent wasn't going away.


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