Bo Nickal set for next MMA event; Penn State basketball coaches check out top target: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 6 feature a former wrestler learning his next MMA stop plus a basketball recruiting note. We also have football headlines to share and a note Cael Sanderson.
It’s time to dive into the top tweets and headlines about the Lions and athletics on July 7.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with Bo Nickal.
The former champion Penn State wrestler who has now moved on to the mixed martial arts stage of his career knows when his next fight will be.
Per MMA Junkie, Nickal, who is 1-0 as a professional, will be part of Dana White’s Contender Series. He is expected to face Zachary Borrego, the same outlet reported. He’s 3-0 at this stage of his career. A win on White’s show could launch Nickal right into the UFC. The bout is reportedly scheduled for August.
Moving on to basketball, the third summer evaluation period is underway for NCAA coaches. BWI’s Nate Bauer had a full look at where head coach Micah Shrewsberry and his staff will be at here.
But, beyond that, the leader of the Lions was spotted by On3 national analyst Jamie Shaw at the Under Armour Circuit in Atlanta. A top Penn State target was also on hand: Four-star power forward Carey Booth.
“The 6-foot-10 Booth, who is the son of former NBA center Calvin Booth, has taken two official visits Penn State and Marquette,” Shaw writes. “Both Micah Shrewsberry and Shaka Smart were very visible, each with assistants at their side.”
Finally, for this section, head Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson has signed a contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Headlines of the day
Bo Nickal expected UFC opportunity to come later but not surprised by Dana White’s Contender Series call: Bohn, MMA Junkie
Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson has signed a contract extension: Pickel, BWI
Projected starters, backups, who to watch: Looking at Penn State’s 2022 defensive end depth chart: Sauber, CDT
Penn State hoops back out for third summer evaluation period: Bauer, BWI
What remains after super-conferences pluck what they want? Hunger game between Pac-12 and Big 12: Jones, PennLive
Penn State commit Tomarrion Parker opens up about his decision, who he’s recruiting and much more: Snyder, BWI
Oregon Ducks make a wish list, while Pac-12 rallies behind scenes: Canzano, JohnCanzano.com
PSU opponent preview: What’s new with, and has changed about, the Purdue Boilermakers?: Pickel, BWI
Tengwall ‘very confident’ Penn State’s offensive line will step up: Giger, DKPittsburghSports
Patrick Kraft, assessing Penn State needs, pushes donor funding: Bauer, BWI
Nick Dawkins Brings His Father’s Legacy to Penn State: Wogenrich, SI
Quote of the day
“I told everyone from the jump, I’m different. I want to get away from Alabama. It’s too hot down here. I need a change of scenery. I’ve always been like that. But my head coach is definitely proud. He thinks it’s a great move for me to go to the Big Ten. We’re all locked in, doing it together. Everyone is excited for me and they can’t wait for me to go up there and show everyone what I can do.”
–PSU commit Tomarrion Parker to BWI’s Ryan Snyder on his decision to pick the Lions.
