Saša Ciani - College Basketball News & Rumors

Entering transfer portal Ciani is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Sam Kayser of League Ready.

Impact Ciani's departure opens up additional depth at forward for Penn State, though he played a limited role off the bench for most of the year. The team will look to other frontcourt options to fill the minutes left by his exit, but the overall impact should be minimal given his recent usage.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return Wednesday Ciani (ankle) logged one rebound and one steal across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 63-60 victory over Washington.

Impact Ciani was previously listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest due to an ankle injury, but he was able to make his return following a four-game absence. The 6-foot-10 junior was mostly held quiet in his return, grabbing one rebound to go along with a steal in 11 minutes. His next opportunity will come against Oregon on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Huskies Ciani (ankle) is questionable Wednesday in Seattle.

Impact Ciani has missed four straight games, and may make it five on the road Wednesday night. The forward has come off the bench this season for the Nittany Lions, averaging 2.6 points and 2.3 rebounds across 11 minutes.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Burnett scores career-high 31, No. 2 Michigan routs Penn St 110-69 to reach school-record 21-1 mark

Nimari Burnett scored a career-high 31 points, leading No. 2 Michigan to a 110-69 win over Penn State

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Won't face Michigan Ciani (ankle) is out at Michigan on Thursday night.

Impact Ciani has missed the last two games for Penn State, and he'll make it three and a row when the Nittany Lions travel to Ann Arbor. The junior forward, who's mainly come off the bench this season, was averaging 2.6 points and 2.3 rebounds this season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Ciani (ankle) missed the last two games with an ankle injury, per Will Horstman of The Daily Collegian.

Impact Ciani missed the team's previous two games due to what was previously reported as an undisclosed injury, but it appears he's been dealing with an ankle issue. The 6-foot-10 junior saw his role decrease in recent weeks leading up to the injury, averaging less than six minutes per game without scoring a point over his last four contests. He will hope to work through his recovery and make himself avilable as soon as possible, with his next opportunity coming against Michigan on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable in Evanston Ciani (undisclosed) is out Thursday night at Northwestern.

Impact Ciani has yet to miss a game this season, but that will change Thursday night against the Wildcats. The bench forward has been an afterthought as of late, averaging 2.6 points and 2.3 rebounds this season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Season-best outing in win Ciani registered seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and five rebounds over 11 minutes during Monday's 90-67 win over North Carolina Central.

Impact Ciani was efficient and productive over 11 minutes in Penn State's blowout win over NC Central. The junior's seven points were the most he's scored all season, as were his five rebounds. He remains a very minor factor for the Nittany Lions on the stat sheet, but he should continue to get his handful of minutes each game.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Harvard Ciani (undisclosed) isn't starting for Penn State vs. Harvard on Wednesday night.

Impact Ciani started each of the Nittany Lions' first four games this season, averaging 1.5 points and 3.0 rebounds. However, he's been replaced by Ivan Juric.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited action in win Ciani notched one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes during Tuesday's 80-71 win over Navy.

Impact The Nittany Lions scraped by Navy on Tuesday night, and Ciani had yet another quiet performance. He's scored six total points through three games on five shots, and is only averaging 13.3 minutes per game. Ciani may be a starter for Penn State, but his role has been extremely limited thus far.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Fairfield Ciani (ankle) is starting for Penn State against Fairfield in the Nittany Lions' opener.

Impact Ciani was day-to-day this offseason with an ankle sprain, but the big man is ready to roll for the opener in Happy Valley. Last season, the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 9.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists at Illinois-Chicago.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful vs. Fairfield Penn State head coach Mike Rhoades says he's hopeful that Ciani (ankle) will be available for Monday's season opener against Fairfield, Will Horstman of The Daily Collegian reports...

Impact Ciani has been considered day-to-day in the latter half of the Nittany Lions' offseason as he works back from an ankle sprain. This news does bode well for the 6-foot-10 junior's ability to play in Penn State's first game. His true status should be determined prior to tipoff.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Ciani is day-to-day with an ankle sprain, per Will Hortsman of PSUCollegian.com.

Impact Ciani came to Penn State after a productive season at Illinois-Chicago in 2024, during which he averaged 9.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 27 games with 21 starts. The 6-foot-10 center is expected to hold down a starting role for the Nittany Lions, but his status for the opener on Nov. 3 against Fairfield has been thrown into question.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Penn State Ciani is a part of Penn State's roster for the 2025 season.

Impact Ciani will join the Nittany Lions for his third collegiate season after playing for Xavier in 2023 and Illinois-Chicago this past year. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 9.9 points and 7.6 rebounds on 20.2 minutes per game in the 2024-25 campaign.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wright scores 22, 11th-seeded Valparaiso downs sixth-seeded UIC in Missouri Valley Tournament 67-50

Led by All Wright's 22 points, the 11th-seeded Valparaiso Beacons upset the sixth-seeded UIC Flames 67-50 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

UIC plays in MVC Tournament against the Valparaiso

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Henderson scores 17 off the bench, UIC knocks off Valparaiso 77-73

Ahmad Henderson II scored 17 points off of the bench to lead the UIC Flames past the Valparaiso Beacons 77-73 in the regular season finale for both teams

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to transfer Ciani (leg/transfer portal) put his name in the transfer portal Friday, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Ciani was an inconsistent but relevant component of Xavier's frontcourt off the bench throughout the team's first 26 contest this season, delivering 3.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per contest. The 6-foot-9 big will likely be viewed as a toolsy project once he gets healthy.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Georgetown Ciani (leg) did not play during Xavier's game Saturday at Georgetown.

Impact Ciani has his first DNP of Xavier's 2023-24 season. According to Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Ciani suffered a leg injury during Xavier's previous game. There is at least a chance Ciani's leg injury is what caused his recent DNP.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Burnett scores career-high 31, No. 2 Michigan routs Penn St 110-69 to reach school-record 21-1 mark

Wright scores 22, 11th-seeded Valparaiso downs sixth-seeded UIC in Missouri Valley Tournament 67-50

UIC plays in MVC Tournament against the Valparaiso

Henderson scores 17 off the bench, UIC knocks off Valparaiso 77-73