UNIVERSITY PARK – Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Head Coach Mike Rhoades has announced the signing of guard Andy Gemao ahead of the 2026-27 Penn State men’s basketball season. Gemao, a native of the Philippines who played at Royal Crown School in Toronto, Ontario, comes to Penn State as a freshman.

Andy Gemao

6-1 | Guard | Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | Royal Crown School (Toronto, Ontario)

Played 2025-26 high school season at Royal Crown School in Toronto, Ontario where he tallied 712 points, 256 assists and 122 rebounds as a team captain.

Earned first-team NPA All-Star and second-team OSBA honors during senior campaign after leading team to a 19-2 regular season.

Member of the U19 and U16 Philippines National Teams.

Competed at 2026 adidas Eurocamp and 2026 adidas Nations Tokyo U-19 camp.

Was a BWB Asia All-Star selection in 2024.

Rhoades on Gemao: “Andy is a skilled ball handler who played high school basketball in a highly-competitive prep league. He is an impressive playmaker with great basketball instincts. We’re excited to welcome Andy to the Penn State basketball family!”