Even more importantly, they gave the starters some quality rest while performing at nearly the same level. Some people came in and stepped up. People off the bench were enthused and got in the game. They bring a lot of energy. Penn State is going to need that kind of production this season.
Questions remain surrounding the lack of a big man and the other men in the paint.
But behind a strong backcourt, which Leopards coach Bob Donewald Jr., called one of the better ones he has seen this year, and a solid bench, Penn State might be able to overcome those questions as it looks to challenge for the Big Ten title this season.