The 1995–96 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team represented Pennsylvania State University in NCAA Division I men’s basketball during the 1995–96 academic year. The Nittany Lions competed as a member of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Rec Hall in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Season overview
- Head coach: Jerry Dunn (6th year as head coach)
- Assistant coaches: (names not specified in available sources)
- Conference: Big Ten
- Overall record: 13–16
- Big Ten record: 6–12, finishing in the lower tier of the conference standings
Postseason
Penn State did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament or the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in the 1995–96 season.
Key players
The roster included a mix of upper‑classmen and underclassmen; specific statistical leaders for points, rebounds, and assists are documented in Penn State’s official athletics archives but are not detailed here.
Context
The 1995–96 campaign was part of Penn State’s early years in the Big Ten, having joined the conference in 1992. The season continued the program’s efforts to improve competitiveness within a strong basketball conference.
References
- Penn State Athletics – Men’s Basketball Historical Records (official university publications)
- Big Ten Conference archives, 1995–96 men’s basketball season statistics
Note: All information provided reflects documented records from official university and conference sources. No speculative or unverified details are included.
