Incoming Penn State basketball star named New York's Gatorade Player of the Year
Incoming Penn State basketball star named New York's Gatorade Player of the Year Future Penn State basketball star Kayden Mingo recognized with top honor in New York
Times may have been tough for the Penn State men's basketball program, but the future still has some glimmers of hope despite falling short of playing in a postseason tournament this season. The roster will be injecting some new life into it with the incoming recruiting class, which is now highlighted by New York's Gatorade Player of the Year.
Kayden Mingo was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in New York on Thursday. Mingo is currently averaging 13.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game for Long Island Lutheran, one of the top basketball programs in the state. Mingo and Long Island Lutheran are currently preparing for postseason basketball tournaments.
Mingo is the highest-rated recruit to commit to Penn State in program history. Mingo committed to the Nittany Lions in November 2024. The commitment was a major recruiting victory for head coach Mike Rhoades, who is putting together his first recruiting class in a full basketball recruiting cycle since his arrival at Penn State.
Mingo will likely carry the torch from Ace Baldwin Jr., the first key addition to the roster for Rhoades via the transfer portal from VCU. Mingo could very well step into a key role on the court next season as Penn State looks to establish a foundation of sustained success.
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