YANIC KONAN NIEDERHAUSER NEWS

Baldwin and Penn State host No. 16 Maryland

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant outing against Minnesota Niederhauser notched 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and five blocks in 31 minutes during Saturday's 69-60 win over Minnesota.

Impact Niederhauser was nearly unstoppable during Saturday's win over the Golden Gophers, logging 24 points, seven rebounds, one assist and five blocks in the contest. The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has started in 26 games this season, averaging 12.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.2 blocks on 24.1 minutes per game. Niederhauser and the Nittany Lions will look to steal a win on the road against IU this Wednesday as they aim to sneak into the Big Ten conference tournament.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yanic Konan Niederhauser scores 24 points as Penn State men's basketball defeats Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS — Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 24 points, Penn State men’s basketball had a dominant 17-minute stretch in the middle of the.....

FEBRUARY 22 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Yanic Konan Niederhauser scores 24 points as Penn State defeats Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS — Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 24 points, Penn State had a dominant 17-minute stretch in the middle of the game, and the Nitt...

FEBRUARY 22 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Scores 19 against Nebraska Niederhauser racked up 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 89-72 win over Nebraska.

Impact Niederhauser matched Zach Hicks with a team-high 19 points, adding on four rebounds and two blocks during Wednesday's win over the Cornhuskers. The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has found a home with the Nittany Lions, averaging 12.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.1 blocks across 25 starts. Niederhauser continues to score with ease, converting on 62 percent of his shots from the field on the season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return Niederhauser contributed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one block and two steals in 12 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 92-67 loss to USC.

Impact It's hard to tell if Niederhauser was still limited by the ankle injury that forced a recent two-game absence, as foul trouble limited his usage all evening and resulted in one of his least productive stat lines of the year. It's the third time he's fouled out this year, and predictably, he's been at or under four points and three rebounds in each of those outings. Next up is a matchup against Great Osobor and the Washington Huskies on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Niederhauser (ankle) is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against USC.

Impact Niederhauser will return to action after a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. The junior forward totaled 43 points and 14 rebounds across his last three outings.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against USC Niederhauser (ankle) has been listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's matchup with USC.

Impact Niederhauser, who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, remains a game-time call for the Nittany Lions on Tuesday. The 7-foot junior is averaging 12.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.1 blocks across 22 starts on the season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision at USC Konan Niederhauser (ankle) is a game-time decision for Penn State's game Tuesday at USC.

Impact Konan Niederhauser was a game-time decision before he did not play Penn State's game Saturday at UCLA. Ideally for him, Tuesday will be different.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday Neiderhauser (ankle) didn't play in Penn State's 78-54 loss to UCLA on Saturday.

Impact The starting center missed his second straight game for the Nittany Lions. Kachi Nzeh has started both games in his place. Neiderhauser's next chance to play will come against USC on Feb. 11.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out of starting lineup Niederhauser (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at UCLA, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Niederhauser won't start in the weekend outing, which doesn't bode well for an active status. The junior forward suffered a sprained ankle during practice this past week and is now at risk of missing back-to-back matchups.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call against UCLA Niederhauser (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against UCLA, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Niederhauser, who is dealing with a sprained ankle, will come down to a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with the Bruins. The 7-foot junior, who sat out against Minnesota on Tuesday, is averaging 12.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.1 blocks across 22 starts.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with sprained ankle Niederhauser (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in practice, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Niederhauser has been termed day-to-day according to head coach Mike Rhoades after suffering a sprained ankle in practice this week. The 7-foot junior's status is up in the air for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting boot on left foot Niederhauser (undisclosed) is wearing a boot on his left foot prior to Penn State's game against Minnesota, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Niederhauser was listed as questionable, and then not seen warming up Tuesday night. Now, given that the center was spotted with a boot on his left foot, it's safe to assume he won't play against the Gophers. It'll be the first absence of the season for the starting center, who averages 12.7 points and 6.2 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Niederhauser (undisclosed) is not warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Jon Sauber of the State College Centre Daily Times reports.

Impact Niederhauser, who was listed as questionable on Penn State's injury report, is not warming up prior to Tuesday's showdown with the Golden Gophers. If the 7-foot junior, who is averaging 12.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks across 22 starts is unable to go, Kachi Nzeh figures to see a larger role in the contest.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 21 points in defeat Niederhauser chipped in 21 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-9 FT), five rebounds and one block over 33 minutes during Thursday's 83-64 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Niederhauser led the way for the Nittany Lions during Thursday's loss against the Buckeyes, leading all scorers with 21 points, five rebounds and a block in the contest. The 7-foot junior continues to be a stellar addition for Penn State after transferring over from NIU, averaging 12.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks, all of which are career-highs despite moving into a tougher conference. Niederhauser will look to stand tall against a dynamic scoring frontcourt duo of Dawson Garcia and Parker Fox when the Nittany Lions face off against Minnesota next Tuesday.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in defeat Niederhauser registered 13 points (4-5 FG, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 14 minutes during Friday's 76-75 loss to Iowa.

Impact Niederhauser converted on all of his looks from the charity stripe and 4-of-5 looks from the field, closing with 13 points, four rebounds, one assist, a block and two steals during Friday's loss against the Hawkeyes. The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has been a strong addition for Penn State, averaging 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks across 20 starts. Niederhauser continues to shoot the ball well, converting on 62.7 percent of his looks from the field.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ace Baldwin Jr., Yanic Konan Niederhauser lead Penn State over Rutgers 80-72 to snap 4-game skid

Ace Baldwin Jr. had 22 points, Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 18 and Penn State snapped a four-game losing streak with an 80-72 victory over Rutgers

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-around effort in defeat Niederhauser notched 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 22 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 90-85 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Niederhauser closed with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and three blocks during Wednesday's loss against the Spartans. The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has been effective for the Nittany Lions this season, averaging 12.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks across 18 starts. Niederhauser will look to contain freshman Lathan Sommerville during Monday's matchup with Rutgers.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Swats seven shots Wednesday Niederhauser supplied six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, seven blocks and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 91-52 loss to Illinois.

Impact Niederhauser logged a career-high seven blocks as the Nittany Lions were taken down by the Fighting Illini on Wednesday night. The 7-foot junior transfer from NIU has been a stellar portal addition for the Nittany Lions, averaging 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.3 blocks across 16 starts (all career highs). Niederhauser and the Nittany Lions will look to get back on track following their big-time this weekend against Oregon, but should Ace Baldwin's injury (back) keep the senior guard out long term, Penn State will need other contributors to step up in a massive way.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE