Penn State men’s basketball is heading into its second season under head coach [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag], and the bar is looking to be raised as the Nittany Lions look to return to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for the first time since 2011. With a roster of key returning veterans and fresh new talent from the recruiting efforts of the new staff, there is a sense of optimism to rely on in the 2022-23 season.
Over the course of the preseason, will are profiling each player on the roster to help fans get acquainted with this year’s roster of Nittany Lions men’s basketball players and what kind of role each player will be taking on for Shrewsberry.
Here is a quick look at one of the top freshmen coming into the program from the Class of 2022.
Preseason Profile: Evan Mahaffey
| Position | Guard/Forward |
| Year | Freshman |
| Hometown (High School) | Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) |
| Height | 6-6 |
| Weight | 200 |
Recruiting Profile
[autotag]Evan Mahaffey[/autotag] was a big get for Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry in the Class of 2022. Mahaffey was a four-star prospect according to 247Sports and among the top players in the state of Ohio. Mahaffey committed to Penn State over offers from his hometown Cincinnati Bearcats and West Virginia, among others.
Mahaffey was a part of a high school program that went 64-12 and won a Greater Cincinnati League championship over three years and he was named a finalist for 2022 Ohio Mr. Basketball. He was named the Ohio Player of the Year by Cincinnati.com.
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— Evan Mahaffey (@EvanMahaffey5) November 10, 2021
Role in 2022-23
Evan Mahaffey will certainly be a key cog in the Penn State starting five down the line, but expect him to contribute some good quality depth off the bench in his freshman season. Mahaffey’s ability to play multiple positions should allow Micah Shrewsberry to use one of his talented freshmen in a variety of ways as needed for now, and any experience gained will benefit Mahaffey moving forward.
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