Myreon Jones

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, works against Penn State's Lamar Stevens during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)

Streaking Spartans looking for 3rd straight Big Ten title

By Eric Olson Mar. 06, 2020 03:01 AM EST

Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) shoots as Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)

Tillman leads No. 16 Spartans to comeback win

By Travis Johnson Mar. 03, 2020 09:22 PM EST

Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Penn State's John Harrar reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette)

Garza leads No. 18 Iowa to 77-68 win over No. 16 Penn State

Feb. 29, 2020 02:05 PM EST

Penn State's Izaiah Brockington (12) drives to the basket on Rutgers Caleb McConnell (22) and Paul Mulcahy (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Dread's late 3 lifts No. 16 Penn State over Rutgers

By Travis Johnson Feb. 26, 2020 09:25 PM EST

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (4) shoots over Penn State forward Seth Lundy (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Durham, Jackson-Davis lead Indiana past No. 9 Penn State

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 23, 2020 02:52 PM EST

Penn State's Lamar Stevens (11) reacts with Izaiah Brockington (12) and Myles Dread after a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

No. 13 Penn State tops Northwestern 77-61

By Travis Johnson Feb. 15, 2020 02:18 PM EST

Penn State's Myreon Jones dribbles during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 22 Penn State beats No. 16 Michigan State 75-70

By Larry Lage Feb. 04, 2020 10:29 PM EST

Nebraska's Haanif Cheatham, left, drives to the basket against Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

No. 24 Penn St. rides 2nd-half run to 76-64 win over Huskers

By Eric Olson Feb. 01, 2020 09:15 PM EST

Penn State forward John Harrar (21) dunks against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Stevens scores 19 as Penn State handles Michigan 72-63

By Noah Trister Jan. 22, 2020 09:16 PM EST

Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) shoots over Ohio State's Kyle Young (25) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Penn State tops No. 21 Ohio State 90-76

By Travis Johnson Jan. 18, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Oturu scores 26 as Minnesota beats Penn State 75-69

By Brian Hall Jan. 15, 2020 11:39 PM EST

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) shoots over Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Potter leads Wisconsin to 58-49 win over No. 20 Penn State

By Travis Johnson Jan. 11, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Rutgers forward Akwasi Yeboah, left, shoots over Penn State guard Izaiah Brockington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

Harper scores 22 to help Rutgers beat No. 20 Penn State

Matt Sugam Jan. 07, 2020 09:55 PM EST

Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

No. 21 Penn State topples No. 23 Iowa 89-86 in Philly

By Dan Gelston Jan. 04, 2020 06:15 PM EST

Penn State's Jamari Wheeler (5) passes around Cornell's Bryan Knapp (5) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Watkins leads No. 20 Penn State over Cornell 90-59

By Travis Johnson Dec. 29, 2019 02:15 PM EST

From left to right, Penn State players Seth Lundy, Lamar Stevens, Mike Watkins, Trent Buttrick and John Harrar stretch before an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)

Jones helps No. 23 Penn State dominate Central Connecticut

By Travis Johnson Dec. 20, 2019 08:03 PM EST

Stevens leads Penn State over Alabama 73-71

By Travis Johnson Dec. 14, 2019 04:28 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — When Pat Chambers needs his best player to pick up the pace on defense, he doesn’t need to ask. Lamar Stevens...

Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon reacts to a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Watkins, Stevens lead Penn State over No. 4 Maryland

By Travis Johnson Dec. 10, 2019 09:25 PM EST

Jones leads Penn State over Wake Forest with career night

By Travis Johnson Dec. 04, 2019 11:42 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Myreon Jones lived up to his nickname on Wednesday night. The Penn State sophomore, dubbed “Buckets” by his...