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Penn State Shakes Up Roster: Saša Ciani’s Transfer Sparks High-Stakes Ambition for Nittany Lions

Penn State Shakes Up Roster: Saša Ciani’s Transfer Sparks High-Stakes Ambition for Nittany Lions

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades announced the signing of Illinois-Chicago transfer Saša Ciani ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Ciani, a 6-foot-9 forward from Slovenia who has played one year each at Illinois-Chicago and Xavier, joins Penn State with two seasons of eligibility remaining. 

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In a move that’s sure to shake up the Big Ten for the 2025-26 season, Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades has secured a promising talent from the transfer portal. Saša Ciani, a 6-foot-9 forward hailing from Slovenia, is set to join the Nittany Lions after stints at both Illinois-Chicago and Xavier. With two years of eligibility still on the clock, Ciani brings not just size, but a seasoned edge to Penn State’s roster—something Coach Rhoades clearly values as he maneuvers to elevate the program. It’s always thrilling to watch these transfers recalibrate the power dynamics in college hoops, and Ciani’s addition could be a game-changer. LEARN MORE

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