Ranking all 14 Big Ten head coaches entering 2023-24 season

12. Mike Rhoades, Penn State

Six seasons at VCU have led the rising men’s basketball coach to Penn State after the departure of Micah Shrewsberry this offseason. Rhoades helped the Rams to three NCAA Tournament appearances during his time with the program and continued the winning standard set by Shaka Smart. With an A-10 conference tournament win this past year, Rhoades has a chance to have a similar impact taking over a team that seems to be on the come-up after last season. With plenty of new faces added from the transfer portal, Rhoades will see if he can stave off a regression.