Tea Cleante brings pace, poise, and playmaking to Penn State’s backcourt
Cleante enters Penn State as a 5-foot-9 guard with proven national-team experience and a reputation for efficient, steady production; in 2025-26, she averaged 8.7 points, 2.9 assists, 1.6 rebounds, and 40.6% shooting, while also showing the ability to create offense off the dribble and turn defense into quick points. Her calling card is versatility: she can score, facilitate, and handle pressure, which makes her a strong fit for teams that value backcourt composure, tempo, and international experience.
