UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Head Coach Mike Rhoades has announced the signing of Davidson transfer guard Roberts Blums ahead of the 2026-27 Penn State men’s basketball season. Blums, a Latvia native, was Davidson’s leading scorer during the 2025-26 campaign and comes to Happy Valley with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Roberts Blums

6-4 | Guard | Riga, Latvia | Rigas Talmãcibas Vidusskola/Davidson

Played first two collegiate seasons at Davidson, appearing in 63 contests.

Was Davidson’s leading scorer as a sophomore in 2025-26, averaging 12.4 points per game to go along with 3.4 rebounds per contest.

Ranked seventh in the Atlantic 10 in both 3FG% (40.7%) and 3-pointers made (77) during stellar sophomore campaign. Tallied 21 double-digit scoring efforts and three 20-plus point games.

Played in 31 games off the bench during his freshman season at Davidson in 2024-25, averaging 4.3 points in 15.5 minutes per contest. Registered five double-digit scoring efforts.

Prior to his collegiate career at Davidson, Blums won both the 2024 Latvian League and Latvian Cup championships. He averaged 12 points per game after appearing in 32 games for VEF Riga in the Latvian Estonian Basketball League.

Blums was a member of both the U16 and U18 Latvian National Teams. He averaged 20 points per game and 5.3 rebounds per contest during the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championships en route to Latvia’s gold medal finish and was named MVP of the U18 European Championship tournament.

Rhoades on Blums: “Roberts possesses a great ability to stretch the floor, make quick decisions and create his own shot. He will provide an experienced backcourt presence and we expect him to make an immediate impact as a reliable perimeter threat. We’re excited to welcome him to our Penn State basketball family!”