Philly Daily News:
STATE COLLEGE – Playing in his citys famous basketball arena, Penn State shooting guard D.J. Newbill said he got a taste of “Philly competition” Saturday, when he engaged in some trash talk in a win against Penn at the Palestra.
The former Strawberry Mansion standout and the Nittany Lions leading returning scorer will get another chance to exchange words and baskets with a Big 5 opponent at 7 tonight when La Salle 2-1 visits the Bryce Jordan Center.
“The competition level they bring each and every night is crazy,” Newbill said of the Big 5. “For us to go into Penn and beat Penn on their home court was big for us. It was a huge step for us and our program, and for La Salle coming back here will be a great test for us.”
Newbill is in his second season at Penn State, transferring to play for Newtown Square native Pat Chambers after spending his freshman campaign at Southern Mississippi. In three games, Newbill is averaging 18.3 points, 2.7 assists and a team-best 6.7 rebounds….