Alan Wisniewski Class: Sophomore Hometown: Sterling Heights, Mich. High School: Bishop Foley Catholic Height / Weight: 6-9 / 230 Position: F Birthdate: 08/29/1992 Experience: SO

Entering his third year with the program, the 6-9 Wisniewski has proved to be a valuable Nittany Lion not just for his rare height for a walk-on but for his work ethic, attitude and abilities. Having added more than 30 pounds in the weight room, the Sterling Heights, Mich. native continues to add strength and refine his game as he provides an effective and challenging asset for the Lions' scout team.

"The work Alan has done in the last year, adding 30 pounds, shows the dedication he has to this program. He's a good rebounder who I know will compete and battle everyday."
- Patrick Chambers

2011-12 • SOPHOMORE

In his second year with the program, Wisniewski saw limited action in six games but continued to be a hard working and positive presence in practice...His size, rebounding and ability to shoot from the perimeter continued to be valuable assets for the scout team.

2010-11 • FRESHMAN

Wisniewski hit the weight room hard and added nearly 30 pounds of muscle to his frame during a redshirt season in which be proved to be a valuable player on the scout team and presence in the paint.

HIGH SCHOOL

Wisniewski averaged 7.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game in his senior season at Bishop Foley Catholic as the team went 11-14...a two-year varsity starter and senior year captain...posted a school-record 64 blocks...helped lead team to 2009 and 2010 district titles...lettered in soccer in four seasons helping lead team to Catholic League championships in 2009 and 2010.

PERSONAL

The son of Ann and Stan Wisniewski...born August 29, 1992 in Warren, Michigan...a four-year Honor Roll student in high school who posted a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9...plans to major in electrical engineering.