Myles Dread expresses appreciation for Penn State career

After losing to Texas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Penn State star Myles Dread left the court for the last time. It was the end of a phenomenal career for Dread, who played in more games than anyone in Penn State history.

After the game, Dread explained what Penn State meant to him.

“I mean, I wear this blue and white with pride,” Myles Dread said. “I’m so, so thankful for everything this university has ever given me, for the people I’ve met, the relationships I’ve built.”

Myles Dread was able to play five seasons with Penn State because of the pandemic season not counting toward anyone’s eligibility. However, through all five seasons, he proved to be a key contributor for the Nittany Lions, playing over 20 minutes per game in each season.

Dread finished with a career average of 7.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. He had 12 points in his final game against Texas.

“And I guess I’ve always been a school spirit kinda guy,” Dread explained. “So I definitely have taken that with stride. These guys to my right and Coach Shrews, you know, my teammates from past years as well, I will never forget those memories. Those guys know that they can always call me and they have a friend in me.”

Myles Dread reflected on Penn State’s turnaround

Penn State is not a school traditionally known for basketball. However, since Micah Shrewsberry took over as head coach, the program has seen a turnaround and even went to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011. The Nittany Lions then went to the Round of 32 for the first time since 2001.

After the season was over and with some time to reflect, Myles Dread gave his thoughts on the program’s turnaround.

“I mean, yeah, I have an extreme appreciation for the season,” Myles Dread said.

“Just sitting back, taking it all in, like, you know, my goal coming to Penn State was to leave it better than I left it and I feel like we did that, we accomplished that for sure. At this point, you know, we’re not going to stop and I know Coach Shrewsberry is not going to stop and the sky is the limit.”