Penn State basketball is making serious moves in the transfer portal, and the latest addition has Nittany Lions fans buzzing. Hot on the heels of landing sharpshooter Brant Byers, head coach Mike Rhoades has secured a commitment from former Davidson guard Roberts Blums, adding another potent weapon to the roster.
Blums, a 6-foot-4 guard from Latvia, brings a coveted skill to Happy Valley: elite three-point shooting. This past season, he was Davidson's leading scorer at 12.4 points per game despite coming off the bench, and he did it with remarkable efficiency. He launched nearly six three-pointers per game in just 22 minutes of action, connecting on an impressive 40.7% of them. His ability to get his shot off quickly and on the move makes him a constant perimeter threat.
The transition from the Atlantic 10 to the physical Big Ten is always a question, but Blums proved himself against strong competition. While his free-throw percentage suggests room for growth, his high-volume, high-efficiency shooting is exactly what modern offenses crave. Penn State is clearly prioritizing floor spacing and scoring punch.
This move signals an exciting offensive vision. A potential lineup featuring Blums, Byers, and forwards like Prkačin and Juric could be a nightmare for opposing defenses to contain. Questions about defensive fit remain, but Penn State is aggressively building a team that can light up the scoreboard. For a program looking to climb the conference standings, adding a sniper of Blums' caliber is a major step in the right direction.
