Penn State's leading scorer signs with Georgia basketball

TL;DR

Freddie Dilione, the leading scorer from Penn State, has signed with the Georgia Bulldogs basketball team. He averaged 14.0 points per game last season and has one year of eligibility remaining.

Key points

Freddie Dilione signed with Georgia Bulldogs basketball.
He was the leading scorer for Penn State last season.
Dilione averaged 14.0 points per game.
He has one year of eligibility remaining.
Penn State had a 12-20 record last season.

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The Georgia Bulldogs have signed Penn State Nittany Lions transfer guard Freddie Dilione. Dilione was a key contributor during his time with the Nittany Lions last season and led the team in scoring. Dilione helped Penn State go 12-20. The Nittany Lions went just 3-17 in Big Ten play.

Dilione is expected to be a regular contributor for the Dawgs’ next season. The former Penn State star averaged 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game last season. Dilione will join the Bulldogs with just one year of eligibility remaining following two productive seasons at Penn State as Georgia continues to reload in the portal with the addition of the senior guard.

Dilione began his college career with the Tennessee Volunteers, but transferred to Penn State after one season. Dilione enrolled early at Tennessee and got to spend some time practicing with Tennessee during the 2021-2022 season, where he redshirted.

Mar 8, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V. (5) goes to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Emmanuel Ogbole (21) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Dilione was ranked as the No. 7 shooting guard and the No. 66 player available in the transfer portal, per the . The 6-foot-5, 195-pound guard is Georgia's first transfer portal commitment. The Bulldogs and coach Mike White were able to secure a commitment from the Penn State star despite offers from various programs. Dilione was ranked as the No. 46 overall player from the class of 2022, as the senior will look to thrive throughout his lone season in Athens.

Q&A

What were Freddie Dilione's stats at Penn State?

Freddie Dilione averaged 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game during his time at Penn State.

How did Penn State perform last season with Dilione?

Penn State finished the season with a record of 12-20, including a 3-17 record in Big Ten play.

What does Freddie Dilione's transfer mean for Georgia basketball?

Dilione is expected to be a regular contributor for Georgia next season, helping to strengthen their roster as they reload through the transfer portal.