The Lions' Pride

Damn...this is a big bummer. We desparately need bodies now to fill out our roster. We went from being full to only have 9 guys.

This isn't good news. I was for a little house cleaning, but not this.

Wonder what the deal is?

a loss, but not a big loss. I have little doubts Chambers can fill his spot with a better talent this year and the next.

This loss hurts kid could really shoot from 3

this isn't a significant loss at all imo. Anyone that looks at things objectively knows we aren't/weren't going to make the NCAA tourney next year...if Chambers can fill his spot with a more talented player, which I'm confident he can do, then the future looks all the brighter.2013 and 2014 seasons are where Chambers/PSU will make major major headway. Thorpe/ Austin/ Taylor/ Hopefully Jeter/ Maybe Devon Reed or another 2 guys Chambers can recruit. Our talent level is rising daily. As I said, Lewis is a definite loss. Not a significant loss.

Stress fracture in his back. Missed 12 games and never really got back into the flow when he played at the end of the year.

Sorry if already mentioned, but what about that transfer from Mississippi or Miss St or some SEC school. Will he still be ready to go next year? Sorry I can't think of his name. Sitting in a hotel room in Somerset off the turnpike, and really tired and have not scrolled through everything. :-)

From the athletic department:

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.; MARCH 15, 2012 – Penn State freshman guard Trey Lewis (Garfield Heights, Ohio) has been granted a release to transfer from the Nittany Lion basketball program.

“Trey and I met after the conclusion of the season and the result of those conversations was that we both felt it would be best for him to continue his career at another program,” Penn State coach Patrick Chambers said. “Trey is a skilled player and a nice young man. We wish him the best as he moves forward with his career and we will assist him however we can in finding the right fit for him.”

“I would like to thank my teammates and coaches for the past season at Penn State,” Lewis said. “I had a great experience at Penn State and learned a lot with the opportunity to play in the Big Ten as freshman.  After thinking about my future, I think it is best for me to move on and continue my career at a program that may be a better fit for me.”

Lewis played in 20 games in an injury plagued freshmanseason that saw him miss games with an ankle injury and a 10-game stretch through January and February with a stress fracture in his lower back. Lewis averaged 18.7 minutes per game and made six starts on the year, his first on the Penn State campus. He posted averages of 5.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game while making 25 threes on the year.

I agree. This is definitely a loss moving forward. He would have been the best pure shooter on the team, #2 point guard and counted on to play major minutes next year(likely off the bench). This move doesn't make the team better next season. Hopefully the staff can put the 'ship to good use. Oh well. It is what it is I guess.

Wow....I don't understand why people don't think this is a big loss. The kid was a true freshman this year and I thought played decent. He was only going to get better. Big loss if you ask me.....hopefully Pat can fill his position with a decent player.

Lewis had attitude problems that have been documented