Jamelle Cornley News

Keeping an Allen off the glass will be the key to victory once again for Penn State.

After struggling offensively for much of last season, David Jackson found his rhythm and saw his confidence soar in seven post-season games as he posted four double-digit outings and averaged 8.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Penn State junior forward Jeff Brooks has been a bright spot for the Nittany Lions in the early part of the season, making a major jump in his scoring average.

On a scale of one to 10, Jeff Brooks rated his confidence level after Friday's game at 13.

Ohio State's David Lighty was on the court in last week's exhibition game. He'd been out since a December injury.

New season, same old Talor Battle. Penn State's pesky guard scored 27 points and added 10 rebounds as the Nittany Lions debuted their 2009 NIT championship banner in a 70-55 win over Penn on Friday night.

Projected starters: F Mike Davis, G Demetri McCamey, C Mike Tisdale, G D.J. Richardson, G Brandon Paul.

Line: Penn State by 25 1/2. Series Record: Penn State leads 12-0. Last meeting: 2008, Penn State 34-7. What's at Stake Indiana needs to win its remaining two games to gain bowl eligibility.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Nov. 9, 2009 - Former Nittany Lion standout and three-time team MVP Jamelle Cornley was selected in the third round of the NBA Development League's Draft by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Mad Ants coach Joey Meyer reflected on his first draft with the team by suggesting it was time for the NBA D-League to innovate.

Mad Ants head coach Joey Meyer, center, along with his son Brian and assistant coach Mike Sanders, check notes Thursday before choosing Alade Aminu in the NBA D-League draft.

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Talor Battle returned to Penn State an inch taller than last season and with a more toned upper body.

Penn State's basketball team had one of those years it seems to have every so often in 2008-09, making the NIT and then going ahead and winning the thing.

Jamelle Cornley isn't sure which players will step up in his absence, but he thinks each player has the potential to lead this year's Penn State men's basketball team.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Aug. 26, 2009 - Former Penn State standouts Jamelle Cornley and Stanley Pringle have signed contracts to continue their basketball careers professionally in Europe.

Jamelle Cornley has signed with B.C. Dnipro of Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. The former Penn State forward said he will fly overseas Thursday to join his new team after signing a one-year contract with an option for a second year.

The World Wide Web gives me a good note and a funny note today. 1. My friend Travis Haney of the Post & Courier in Charleston has blogged the schedule for the Charleston Classic basketball tournament .

It was one of those games where one of the last thing the crowd was looking at was the scoreboard.

It was one of those games where one of the last thing the crowd was looking at was the scoreboard.