Miles Goodman: Three Thoughts on Penn State's Newest Commitment

Mike Rhoades got his man on Monday as Miles Goodman committed to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Goodman is the third commitment for Penn State in the 2024 recruiting cycle joining three-star guards Jahvin Carter and Dominick Stewart.

This is year two for Penn State head coach Mike Rhoades as he is starting to place his identity on the program. In year one Rhoades had to bring in ten newcomers, including nine transfers. 

Let’s discuss what getting Miles Goodman means for Penn State. 

Who is Miles Goodman?

Miles Goodman is the No. 108 player in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking and the No. 27 power forward in the 2024 On3 150. Ultimately, Goodman chose Penn State over Washington. 

Goodman transferred to play his senior season at Los Angeles (CA) So Cal Academy. He played his junior year at Seattle (WA) O’Dea High where he averaged 8.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. 

This summer, Goodman played with the Northwest Rotary Rebels program on Nike’s EYBL Circuit. He averaged 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 17.7 minutes during the regular season.

What does he bring to Penn State?

When you watch Miles Goodman play, what you clearly see is the upside. Goodman is a lengthy, 6-foot-10 player, but it is the fluidity with which he moves that is really interesting. 

Goodman has loose hips and he is able to move his body both laterally and vertically. You see the upside that he has on defense, both being able to play in the passing lanes, switch and moves his feet, and act as a rim protector. 

You also clearly see the upside his frame has to put on quality weight. With his length, Goodman has broad shoulders which should take well to a college strength and conditioning program. 

On the court, Goodman has good hands and he has touch. While he is still raw and figuring out his own game, Goodman is capable of stepping out and knocking down a shot with range as his feet are set. While he will need to continue strengthening his core and base, he does show a post-move going over his left shoulder. 

Again, with Goodman, the keyword is upside. With the upside also comes patience. There is a lot to build on here with him, a lot of base tools that intrigue you as you move forward. His natural physical traits also fit well with the style of defense that Mike Rhoades has. 

How does Goodman fit?

Looking at Miles Goodman and where he is at with his developmental arc, the fit is intriguing with the current state of the Penn State roster. The current team only has two players who are out of eligibility after this season, meaning Goodman will not need to be pressed into action until he is ready. 

The fact that Penn State also only brought in one freshman last season, Bragi Guomundsson, means there is room between bigs in the classes. The only center on the roster with eligibility after this season is sophomore Favour Aire.