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Joined April 2009
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Could not be more proud of Justin! He will be a terrific replacement to a legend in Paul. But he gets it and knows what it takes to be successful. As a very proud Hershey alum, this is an outstanding hire.
Jun 9
Annville-Cleona graduate succeeds former Lebanon boss Paul Blackburn as Hershey boys' basketball coach lebtown.com/2026/06/09/as-al…
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This is spot on. The place is just so unique. No place like it. I had a blast this past weekend at Belmont at Saratoga and can’t wait until I take my annual long weekend in late July.
“Saratoga really is a special place” -@stoolpresidente on @wakeupbarstool
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It’s hard to beat a Saturday morning in Saratoga in the summer. Happy Belmont Day #Oklahomatrainingtrack
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Scott Pera retweeted
Jun 2
Brent Scott was recently promoted to associate head coach for Penn State.
Mike Rhoades described that as an easy decision with the job he's done developing Penn State's centers.
"He wants to give and give and give, and he doesn't want an ounce of credit"
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Scott Pera retweeted
Jun 2
There’s nothing in America like college sports.
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May 27
One of the best to ever do it. This is awesome to see. So well deserved. Enjoy retirement!
May 27
Congratulations to UCLA men’s basketball operations director 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 on earning the Wooden Award for Distinguished Service.
This honor is bestowed to distinguished employees each school year. Erickson has served UCLA’s program for 34 seasons.
#GoBruins 🙏
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May 25
Sorry about that grandma ….. but the young fella wasn’t ready yet. Lol. But he sure blossomed into a star! Great speech @treymurphy made my day knowing how those words stuck with you.
May 24
.@treymurphy to the @CaryAcademy graduating class of 2026, his high school Alma Mater 🎓
@dbrwnjr | @PelsCommunity
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May 18
Cavs vs Knicks. Should be fun. Happy for my guy. 5th conf finals, hopefully gets another shot at a ring. But these Knicks are tough. Can’t wait to watch series unfold.
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May 15
I hope they make the playoffs just on this alone. One of the best and most creative I’ve seen. Well done Raiders.
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May 15
Cheers my friend! Hope you enjoy what is next in life, Penn lost a good one, that’s for sure.
May 14
My last day with Penn Athletics was May 4.
What a privilege to spend nearly 21 years working with coaches and student-athletes who so proudly represent the Red and Blue, and especially being an ambassador for The Palestra.
"Celebrate endings, for they precede new beginnings."
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May 14
Thx for having me! This was a fun one, Marcus was informed and prepared as anyone I have interviewed for over the years. Much respect. Give him a follow for his past and future shows
EP 71 w/@CoachScottPera
Being transparent and honest, even when it's tough, earns respect and builds credibility.
That shows up time and time again in this chat with Coach Pera.
We discuss:
-Hoosiers 2.0 story at Annville-Cleona HS
-Moving from PA to CA
-Coaching James Harden at Artesia HS and Arizona St.
-Connection with Mike Rhoades
-Being named head coach at Rice and dealing with being let go
-Current role as GM of Penn State men's basketball
-How he gets better
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May 13
As good as there is …… as a person and coach.
May 12
.@jd23byers, the Coach of the Day 🫡
A veteran assistant, Byers works especially with the Virginia Tech #Hokies guards. He is a Lebanon Valley legend from his playing days, as his No. 23 jersey is retired there.
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May 12
Appreciate the kind words!
This was a fun one! Great to meet GREAT people.
EP 71 w/Scott Pera. GM of Penn State Men's Basketball.
Podcast will be uploaded this evening.
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This was a lot of fun, thanks for having me!
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May 11
This is a great tweet. And I lived it, talent was insane in the league that year.
2008 PAC-10 Tournament NBA Points:
#3 UCLA
Russell Westbrook (27,176)*
Kevin Love (15,669)*
Darren Collison (8,861)
Luc Mbah A Moute (4,380)
#7 Stanford
Brook Lopez (18,151)*
Robin Lopez (8,326)
Landry Fields (1,731)
#23 Washington State
Aron Baynes (3,115)
Kyle Weaver (363)
USC
Taj Gibson (8,431)*
O.J. Mayo (7,574)
Arizona State
James Harden (29,339)*
Jeff Ayres (690)
Oregon
Malik Hairston (149)
Arizona
Jerryd Bayless (4,909)
Chase Budinger (3,198)
Jordan Hill (3,232)
Washington
Quincy Pondexter (1,609)
Justin Holiday (5,444)
Jon Brockman (320)
Justin Dentman (26)
Cal
Ryan Anderson (8,001)
Patrick Christopher (6)
Oregon State
Omari Johnson (22)
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“What chatter?” Love it. Can’t pay attention to the noise. Just focus on trying to win and play better the next game. Today, he did. On to game 4.
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Scott Pera retweeted
Annville-Cleona/Elizabethtown grad Justin Edwards replaces the retired Paul Blackburn as Hershey boys basketball head coach. Edwards had been junior varsity coach.
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Congratulations to @ACoachEdwards on his recent appointment as head boys basketball coach at Hershey HS. My alma mater is in good hands. Very happy for and proud of Justin. #HersheyPride
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RIP Mr. Sterling. And thank you for so many wonderful memories. And awesome to hear Boone does this still….. thuuuuuuu Yankees win!
May 4
Aaron Boone says he still channels John Sterling in the dugout after every win: “Ballgame over, Yankees win, thuuuuu Yankees win!” “My coaches look at me like I’m nuts.”
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Apr 11
Looking forward to tomorrow. 11:30 am EST. Talk a little matchup zone. Come watch and engage.
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