Penn State Nittany Lions Sign Guard Roberts Blums from Davidson
Penn State basketball | Nittany Lions welcome guard Roberts Blums from Davidson
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Penn State men's basketball has signed guard Roberts Blums from Davidson ahead of the 2026-27 season. Blums, a Latvia native and former leading scorer at Davidson, brings two years of eligibility and is expected to enhance the team's perimeter threat.
- 01Roberts Blums averaged 12.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game at Davidson.
- 02He ranked seventh in the Atlantic 10 for 3-point shooting percentage at 40.7%.
- 03Blums had 21 double-digit scoring games and three games with over 20 points.
- 04He won the MVP award at the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championships.
- 05Blums has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
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Penn State men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades has announced the signing of guard Roberts Blums from Davidson for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Blums, a 6-foot-4 Latvia native, was the leading scorer for Davidson in the 2025-26 season, averaging 12.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. He also excelled in 3-point shooting, ranking seventh in the Atlantic 10 with a 40.7% shooting percentage and making 77 three-pointers. Blums had a notable collegiate career, including 21 double-digit scoring efforts and three games exceeding 20 points. Before his time at Davidson, he achieved significant success in Latvia, winning both the 2024 Latvian League and Latvian Cup championships. Blums was also a standout on the U18 Latvian national team, where he averaged 20 points and 5.3 rebounds during the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championships, earning MVP honors.
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Blums' addition is expected to strengthen Penn State's backcourt, potentially improving their performance in upcoming seasons.
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