Myreon Jones
FILE - Florida head coach Mike White gestures in the first half of a first round game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo. Florida might have its best defensive team in nearly a decade, an experienced group that seems to fit perfectly with coach Mike White’s style. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Florida gets defensive while rebuilding via transfer portal

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

Penn State's Myles Dread speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State vets hoping coaching change yields fast results

By Travis Johnson Oct. 20, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) takes a shot against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson hasn't practiced or played since collapsing on the court last December. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
Florida's Johnson still not cleared, renews 'Coach Key' role

By Mark Long Sep. 28, 2021 07:43 PM EDT

Florida rounds out men's basketball roster by adding Gatkek

Aug. 20, 2021 02:38 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida rounded out its roster for next season by adding 6-foot-9 forward Tuongthach Gatkek on Friday. Gatkek...

Florida's Johnson awaits medical clearance, hopes to play

By Mark Long Apr. 21, 2021 06:56 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Keyontae Johnson is “patiently waiting” on medical clearance while hoping to play next season. Johnson,...

Florida lands 4th transfer as CSU's Fleming formally commits

By Mark Long Apr. 12, 2021 04:39 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida landed its fourth transfer in two weeks on Monday when former Charleston Southern guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. formally...

Nebraska's Trey McGowens (2) shoots against Penn State's Myreon Jones (0) and Trent Buttrick (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State transfer Jones, team's top scorer, picks Florida

By Mark Long Apr. 07, 2021 05:18 PM EDT

Penn State's Sam Sessoms (3) and Izaiah Brockington (12) react near the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin won 75-74. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wisconsin escapes with 75-74 win over Penn State

Mar. 12, 2021 05:02 AM EST

Nebraska's Kobe Webster is defended by Penn State's Jamari Wheeler (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State pulls away late, beats Nebraska 72-66

Mar. 11, 2021 12:03 AM EST

Lundy's 31 points boosts Penn St. over Maryland 66-61

Mar. 07, 2021 09:36 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Seth Lundy scored 31 points — one away from matching his career high — and Penn State rallied to stun Maryland 66-61 on Sunday night. ...

Penn State guard Myreon Jones (0) shoots over Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions 3/3/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 09:54 PM EST

Penn State forward John Harrar (21) lays up the ball during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Jones leads balanced Penn State past Minnesota 84-65

Mar. 03, 2021 09:49 PM EST

Purdue's Trevion Williams shoots over Penn State's Trent Buttrick during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Stefanovic scores 16, Purdue beats Penn State 73-52

Feb. 26, 2021 09:25 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) grabs a rebound over Penn State forward John Harrar during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza breaks Iowa scoring mark, No. 11 Hawkeyes beat Penn St

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 21, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Ohio State's CJ Walker (13) shoots on Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
No. 4 Ohio State tops Penn State 92-82 for 7th straight win

By Travis Johnson Feb. 18, 2021 10:42 PM EST

Nebraska 'steals' win at Penn State, breaks Big Ten skid

Feb. 14, 2021 05:37 PM EST
UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. (AP) — Teddy Allen raced for a fastbreak layup off a steal with 12 seconds left, lifting Nebraska into a 62-61 win over Penn State on...

Penn State's Myrean Jones, right, reaches in against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan St. edges Penn St. 60-58 behind Henry's 20 points

Feb. 09, 2021 09:51 PM EST

Wisconsin's Micah Potter and Penn State's John Harrar go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 19 Wisconsin returns to winning ways over Penn St, 72-56

By Steve Megargee Feb. 02, 2021 11:18 PM EST

Jones, Brockington help Penn St. top No. 14 Wisconsin 81-71

By Travis Johnson Jan. 30, 2021 05:25 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Myreon Jones scored 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting and Penn State snapped a decade-long skid against Wisconsin by beating the No. 14...

Jones, Brockington help Penn St. to 1st Big Ten win, 75-67

Jan. 21, 2021 09:47 PM EST
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Izaiah Brockington and Myreon Jones scored 17 points apiece, Jones making three clinching free throws in the waning seconds, and...