Mark Myers' prediction

11-15 (6-10 Big Ten)

DeChellis finally gets to play his style of ball because he now has a full roster. That means fans will finally get to see exciting basketball, but the question of attendance still remains. Freshman Brandon Hassell will become a fan favorite early in the season. Penn State will take a step forward and win in the first round of the Big Ten tournament: that's a stone-cold, mortal lock.

Tricia Lafferty's prediction

13-13 (7-9 Big Ten)

"No expectations, no disappointments" will take this team a long way. Penn State only has to win four games more than last year to be at .500. Talent wise, the Lions haven't lost a lick, considering Jan Jagla is already on to his third team overseas. Look for the freshmen guards to provide more than a breather for Luber and Smith. After a few early wins, Johnson might see a decent amount of students in the student section where his parents usually fill the seats.

Mark Ludwiczak's prediction

11-15 (7-9 Big Ten)

Penn State fans certainly know by now that it takes more than one year to turn around a basketball program. But this year's team will be better with addition by subtraction, as it is clearly a more unified squad than last year. Look for games to be more entertaining as the players buy in to DeChellis' attacking defensive philosophy. In the end, however, it comes down to talent, and this team is a few years away from having a significant impact on the Big Ten.