In this day with the NCAA transfer portal college basketball coaches around the country have to put on a full court press to keep their teams intact.

 "I'm really excited about the core group of guys that we have a chance to come back," said Faulkner.

The transfer portal opens next week and players have a decision to make.

"We have a good relationship with them, we won a lot of games with them, and I hope their motivated as ever to get back here," said Faulkner in reference to getting back to the Horizon League Championship game.

The Penguins were 21-13 & 13-7 in Faulkner's first season.