2026-27 Penn State Men's Basketball Media Central
RHOADES AVAILABILITY
Penn State head coach Mike Rhoades will be available for weekly media sessions during the regular season. Interview requests outside of these availabilities should be arranged through Owen Lukens in the Strategic Communications office.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS
All student-athlete interviews must be arranged through Owen Lukens at least 72 hours in advance. Interviews will not be granted on game day prior to tip-off. Player phone numbers will not be released. Following games, requested Penn State student-athletes will be made available. The Penn State locker room is closed.
CREDENTIALS
Press credentials are issued to accredited members of the working media only. Requests for credentials should be directed to Owen Lukens at least one week in advance of each game. Press credentials can be picked up at the media entrance to the Bryce Jordan Center.
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A photo pass must be issued to gain access courtside in the Bryce Jordan Center. Please contact Owen Lukens one week in advance for photo passes. Courtside photographers must follow NCAA guidelines.
Radio Networks
The Penn State Sports Network originates from the first row of Booth C23 in the press area. Visiting radio stations are located on the first row of Booth C22 in the press area. Visiting radio is provided ethernet, POTS and ISDN connections.
Press Row Seating
The press seating area is located atop section 122 and 123 of the Bryce Jordan Center. Please allow several minutes when taking the elevator to the press room or media seating areas.
GAME NOTES
Game notes will be provided at least 24 hours in advance of each game. Penn State, Big Ten and opposing team game notes will be available online. If you would like to receive game notes via email, please contact Owen Lukens in the Strategic Communications office.