Analysis: Penn State Basketball’s Latest Portal Entrant a Surprise

Penn State basketball’s postseason swirl continued Wednesday, as 6-10 sophomore forward Demetrius Lilley entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Lilley became the third Nittany Lion to enter the portal, following forward Favour Aire and guard Bragi Gudmundsson. In addition, former Penn State guard Kanye Clary, dismissed from the team in February, entered the portal as well. Lilley’s decision could leave Penn State without a true center on the current roster, though 4-star recruit Miles Goodman is signed to join the program next season. After playing in just five games as a freshman, Lilley jumped to 20 appearances and 9.3 minutes per…