Former Penn State men's basketball guard Freddie Dilione V is headed back to the SEC after two seasons in the Big Ten.
Kayden Mingo quickly finds his new home and exits the Transfer Portal
On Thursday, it was announced that Dilione V committed to and signed with Georgia. The shooting guard was a four-star transfer, per 247Sports Transfer Rankings, and ranked 66th overall among all players in the portal and seventh among those in his position group.
BREAKING: Penn State transfer guard Freddie Dilione has signed with Georgia, @PeteNakos reports🐶https://t.co/aUCjQa6NlE pic.twitter.com/yWWJgKsYDD
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) April 16, 2026
Former Penn State guard Freddie Dilione V exits Transfer Portal and commits to Georgia
Dilione V started his collegiate career at Tennessee. He spent two seasons with the Volunteers, redshirting his 2022-23 freshman season. As a redshirt freshman the following year, he played in 18 games and got playoff experience as well, logging minutes in three postseason contests.
The guard was the Nittany Lions' lead scorer in 2025-26, putting up 448 points and averaging 14 points per game. He shot 47.3 percent from the field, 31.8 percent from behind the arc, and 81.7 percent from the free throw line. In 32 games and 15 starts, he had 78 rebounds on defense, 71 assists, 39 steals, 24 rebounds on offense, and six blocks.
He improved upon his performance as a redshirt sophomore in 2024-25, which saw him post 9.4 points per game and a total of 291 points over 31 contests and 28 starts.
The Bulldogs ranked seventh in the SEC in 2025-26 with a 10-8 conference record and 22-11 overall record. They were upset by Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament, falling 76-72, and couldn't overcome Saint Louis in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. Georgia, the No. 8 seed, lost to the No. 9 Billikens, 102-77.
Dilione V is the Bulldogs' eighth roster member for the 2026-27 season, which includes six returners. Guard Blue Cain and guard Marcus "Smurf" Millender are starters entering their senior seasons. The former Penn Stater joins them for his final collegiate season as well.
A second former Nittany Lion committed to and signed with his new team. Guard Kayden Mingo transferred to Baylor on Thursday as well, and has three years of eligibility left.
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