STATE COLLEGE — Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades announced staff updates ahead of the 2026-27 season, including the promotion of Brent Scott to associate head coach, the additions of Sam Little (video coordinator/player development) and Alex Grumer (assistant director of operations) and title changes for both Patrick Dorney and Jake Szczecina.

Scott has been elevated to associate head coach as he enters his fourth season at Penn State in 2026-27. Scott served three seasons as assistant coach from 2023-26.

Widely respected throughout college basketball for his elite post player development and extensive recruiting experience, Scott has established himself as one of the nation’s premier frontcourt coaches with deep domestic and international recruiting connections. A former 14-year professional player with significant experience throughout Europe, Scott brings a unique global perspective to roster building and player evaluation while leveraging decades of relationships across the basketball landscape.

His proven ability to identify, recruit and develop high-level talent has played a major role in Penn State’s success, including the signing and development of first-round NBA Draft pick Yanic Konan Niederhauser and multiple nationally-ranked recruiting classes.

Scott has worked with Rhoades for a decade and came to Happy Valley after serving on Rhoades’ staff at VCU (2017-23) and Rice (2016-17). The former professional player also owns Power Five coaching experience at TCU (2012-16) and LSU (2008-12).