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Penn State Basketball: 2021-22 season preview for Nittany Lions

By Holden Walter-Warner

Mar 10, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Lat Mayen (11) defends as Penn State Nittany Lions forward John Harrar (21) controls the ball in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Lat Mayen (11) defends as Penn State Nittany Lions forward John Harrar (21) controls the ball in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Key reserves

G Sam Sessoms, Senior

After two star seasons at Binghamton, Sam Sessoms received a bit of a rude awakening in his first season in Happy Valley. He exclusively came off the bench, though he averaged more than 20 minutes per game. Sessoms averaged 8.2 points and 2.3 assists per game, struggling from beyond the arc. Sessoms is still a good player, but his playing time will depend on being more consistent and cutting down on turnovers.

F Jevonnie Scott, Junior

Jevonnie Scott is new to Penn State after playing at South Plains College in the NJCAA for the past two seasons. As a sophomore, Scott averaged 11.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Depending on how quickly he adapts to the major jump in competition, Scott could earn some spot starts at the power forward position.

F Greg Lee, Senior

Greg Lee is another candidate to see spot starts in the frontcourt. Penn State marks the third stop in Lee’s college odyssey following time with Cal State Bakersfield and Western Michigan, where the forward played last season. Lee earned All-MAC Honorable Mention honors after averaging 13.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. If he gets enough playing time, Lee could be one of the Big Ten’s best rebounders.

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