Jamelle Cornley and Geary Claxton recently ascended to fourth and sixth place, respectively, on Penn State’s all-time scoring list with a combination of consistency, athleticism and drive.
Being matchup nightmares for opposing defenses didn’t hurt, either.
Wednesday, the Nittany Lions signed another player who could leave Big Ten defenses scratching their heads. Bill Edwards Jr., a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward from Middletown, Ohio, chose Penn State over Miami of Ohio and Central Florida and signed a letter of intent during a news conference at Middletown High School.
Showing the ability to step out and hit 3-pointers or take it inside against smaller players, Edwards averaged just under 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists per game this winter for the Middies, who went 19-3 and lost in the second round of the Ohio state playoffs. He was co-player of the year in the Greater Miami Conference and a first-team Division I all-state selection….