Penn State Hoops’ Kayden Mingo Enters Transfer Portal
That’s a big blow.
Feb 28, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo (4) gestures while moving with the ball during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images The blows keep on coming for Mike Rhoades and Penn State men’s basketball, and this one is a big one. Prized freshman point guard Kayden Mingo is reportedly the newest Nittany Lion to enter the transfer portal, per DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony.
NEWS: Penn State freshman Kayden Mingo will enter the transfer portal, his agency Excel Sports tells DraftExpress. Mingo started every game in the Big Ten, averaging 13. 7 points, 4.
3 assists, and 2. 1 steals. Will be a top PG target nationally.
pic. twitter. com/aNJwgBU265 — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 8, 2026 Mingo was pegged by 247Sports as the highest-rated recruit in program history when he committed to Penn State in 2024.