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 newest faces in the program, a homegrown product.
Preseason Profile: Jameel Brown
| Position | Guard |
| Year | Freshman |
| Hometown (High School) | Philadelphia, PA (Westtown School) |
| Height | 6-4 |
| Weight | 188 |
Recruiting Profile
Jameel Brown is one of the top high school recruits to commit to Penn State basketball in program history, so he certainly arrives in Happy Valley with high expectations. Brown committed to Penn State over offers from Minnesota and Purdue, Shrewsberry’s former program as an assistant. It is believed Brown came down to choosing between Penn State and Purdue.
Role in 2022-23
Brown’s role will certainly be increasing in the coming years, but expect him to be a bench player with few responsibilities as a freshman this season. With plenty of veterans on the roster, Penn State may be able to allow Brown to grow a bit off the bench and in practice before tasking him with being a key player for the team next season.
Brown will also bring some flexibility to the roster as he is considered a guard that can play multiple positions. That should help allow Penn State’s coaching staff to figure out exactly what his role will be moving forward.
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