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 However, he's been replaced by Ivan Juric.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 • ROTOWIRE
SAŠA CIANI #22 - FORWARD - PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS
2.5 PPG •
2.6 RPG •
0.4 APG
2.5 PPG
2.6 RPG
0.4 APG
Not starting vs. Harvard Ciani (undisclosed) isn't starting for Penn State vs. Harvard on Wednesday night.
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 TournamentMARCH 7 • Associated Press
UIC plays in MVC Tournament against the Valparaiso
MARCH 5 • 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 teamsMARCH 3 • 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
