Talor Battle

Biography

Penn State all-time leading scorer and Nittany Lion legend Talor Battle enters his second season as an assistant coach on Mike Rhoades’ staff in 2026-27. Battle has quickly established himself as one of the rising young coaches in college basketball through his ability to develop elite guard play, connect with student-athletes and recruit at the highest levels of the sport. A proven winner as both a player and coach, Battle returned to his alma mater following successful assistant coaching stops at Ohio State, Northwestern and Penn State, bringing valuable Big Ten experience and a deep understanding of what it means to represent the Blue & White. Widely respected for his player development work with guards and backcourt players, Battle has helped mentor multiple All-Big Ten performers throughout his coaching career while also playing a key role in building winning cultures at every stop. One of the most accomplished players in Penn State basketball history, Battle’s passion for the university, experience competing and coaching in the Big Ten, and reputation as an emerging leader in the profession have made him an invaluable member of Mike Rhoades’ staff. Battle played a key role in the development of the Big Ten’s youngest team in 2025-26 at Penn State. Three Nittany Lions earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, while multiple players turned in career-best seasons. Battle came to Penn State with five years of Big Ten assistant coaching experience after spending the 2024-25 season