Penn State Adds Juric, Grodin, and Reed to Roster

Penn State men's basketball has secured commitments from Croatian center Ivan Juric and Newman School guard Reggie Grodin, expanding its 2025 recruiting class to five, which also includes top-35 guard Kayden Mingo, four-star forward Mason Blackwood, and big man Justin Houser. Juric, who excelled at the FIBA U18 Eurobasket and played at Sunrise Christian Academy, is expected to bolster the frontcourt alongside recent Cincinnati transfer Josh Reed. Despite these additions, coach Mike Rhoades still has several roster spots to fill following significant offseason turnover. Meanwhile, Jacksonville State has strengthened its lineup by adding JUCO standout Emondrek Erkins-Ford, and former Duke and Ohio State forward Sean Stewart has transferred to Oregon. These developments highlight an active offseason across college basketball as programs move to address roster needs. The influx of new talent at Penn State suggests incoming freshmen may play immediate roles.