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 look at one of Penn State’s biggest new additions, freshman [autotag]Kebba Njie[/autotag].
Preseason Profile: PLAYER Kebba Njie
| Position | Forward |
| Year | Freshman |
| Hometown (High School) | Centerville, OH (La Lumiere (IN)) |
| Height | 6-10 |
| Weight | 237 |
Recruiting Profile
Penn State scored one of the top recruits in program history by signing Kebba Njie in the Class of 2022. Njie was rated as a four-star recruit on the 247Sports composite rankings and a top 100 player in the nation by ESPN. He is reportedly the second highest-ranked player in program history. Njie’s recruitment was a big victory for Shrewsberry as Njie committed to Penn State over offers from Butler and Kansas State.
Role in 2022-23
Penn State fans may not have to wait too long to see Kebba Njie find his role on the team. The star freshman could quickly become a fixture in the starting lineup for Shrewsberry and the Nittany Lions. Njie is expected to be one of the top impact freshmen in the Big Ten according to 247Sports, and he will definitely be adding some needed size to the roster.
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