Jalen Pickett - College Basketball News & Rumors

Pickett and Penn State host Canisius

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

College basketball report card: Purdue, UConn among those earning top marks

What teams have surprised so far? Which players have impressed the most? Find out in our early season report card from Andy Katz and John Fa...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball report card: Purdue, UConn among those earning top marks

Funk, Dread hot from 3 as Penn State beats No. 17 Illinois

Andrew Funk and Myles Dread combined for 11 3-pointers to give Penn State a 74-59 win over No. 17 Illinois

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Strong in loss Pickett had 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 67-58 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Pickett hasn't been able to guarantee his team wins, but exceptional work in rebounds and assists is bolstered by a high number of shots taken and often good efficiency too. Even if the Nittany Lions will have a tough time staying afloat in conference play, Pickett will be integral to any success they do have.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State shakes off slow start to down Lafayette, 70-57; Jalen Pickett leads Lions with 18 Penn State came off its longest layoff of the season to beat Lafayette, 70-57.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Penn State's Jalen Pickett Produces a Rare College Basketball Feat Pickett compiled a turnover-free triple-double vs. Butler, a unique stat line in Division I basketball.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Penn State remains unbeaten with win over Butler behind Pickett's triple-double Jalen Pickett recorded the first triple-double for Penn State since 1998.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Records triple-double Pickett logged 15 points (6-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block across 31 minutes during Penn State's 68-62 win Monday versus Butler.

Impact Despite shooting poorly on the court, Pickett did enough to log a multi-digit tally of points. Fortunately for his fantasy managers, he redeemed himself with other categories. Pickett logged multiple assists without turning the ball over and recorded 10 rebounds despite grabbing only eight across Penn State's previous two games.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State's Jalen Pickett earns triple-double by 'just playing my game' in win over Butler Jalen Pickett discussed securing a triple-double in Penn State's win over Butler on Monday night.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Pickett records 2nd Penn St. double-double beating Butler

Jalen Pickett scored 15 points, distributed 11 assists and collared 10 rebounds and Penn State beat Butler 68-62

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Racks up 11 assists Pickett produced five points (2-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 90-65 win over Loyola Maryland.

Impact Pickett went from scoring 23 in the opener to struggling from the field but doing well to set up his teammates in game two. Between he and Camren Wynter, the two might alternate who does the scoring and who does the distribution, though both need to work on their consistency from the field.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shrewsberry hopes Penn State takes a step forward in Year 2

Penn State basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry is hoping the Nittany Lions take a step forward in his second season

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Penn State men's basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry on Seth Lundy and Jalen Pickett, Year 2 and more Penn State men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry took to the podium at Big Ten Media Days in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning to face a n...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Penn State men's basketball's Jalen Pickett named Preseason All-Big Ten Penn State men’s basketball guard Jalen Pickett earned a conference-wide honor ahead of the season, which begins in about a month.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Why Jalen Pickett and Myles Dread are returning to Penn State for 5th year of basketball ' Jones Spoiler alert: It has to do with wanting to play in an NCAA tournament and what they see in their new coach Micah Shrewsberry.

APRIL 3, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Well-rounded production in victory Pickett ended Thursday's 71-68 victory over Ohio State with 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 40 minutes.

Impact Pickett was a key reason behind the Nittany Lions' upset win over the Buckeyes on Thursday, as he led the team in assists while finishing second in points and rebounds. He's now played all 40 minutes in three of his last four appearances and has averaged 15.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 39.3 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pickett helps steady Penn State in second half of Big Ten Tournament win over Minnesota "No matter what level you come from or where you went to originally, if you can play, you can play. And he can play," Penn State men's baske...

MARCH 10, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Pickett leads Penn State past Minnesota in Big Ten tourney

Jalen Pickett hit three 3-pointers on his way to 22 points and Penn State defeated Minnesota 60-51 in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Productive against Illinois Pickett posted 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 40 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 60-55 loss to Illinois.

Impact Although Pickett fouled out late in Thursday's matchup, he played a prominent role and nearly led the Nittany Lions to the upset win. He's now scored in double figures in each of his last eight appearances and has averaged 13.5 points, 4.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 38.1 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pickett expects to return to Penn State men's basketball for 5th season, Greg Lee works his way back and more Penn State guard Jalen Pickett told the Centre Daily Times he plans to utilize his extra year of eligibility with the Nittany Lions next sea...

MARCH 2, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Penn State men's basketball routs Minnesota, 67-46, behind 20 points from Jalen Pickett in Thursday matinee The Penn State men's basketball team rebounded from its loss to Minnesota last weekend for a dominant home victory.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Plays 49 minutes in win Pickett had 13 points (5-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 49 minutes during Monday's 90-86 double-overtime victory over Iowa.

Impact Several Nittany Lions saw increased production during Monday's double-overtime victory, and Pickett led the team in playing time while remaining on the court for nearly the entire game. Although the senior didn't see an uptick in scoring, he posted his second-highest rebound total of the season and is now averaging 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 36.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team on scoreboard Pickett closed with 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 68-51 loss to Iowa.

Impact Pickett saw plenty of playing time in Saturday's loss and scored in double figures for a ninth consecutive game. Across those nine appearances, the senior has averaged 16.2 points, 4.1 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 37.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in loss Pickett ended Saturday's 74-67 loss to Purdue with 21 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 39 minutes.

Impact Pickett led the Nittany Lions on the scoreboard Saturday and posted a season-high 10 assists en route to his first double-double of the year. He's now scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 appearances and has averaged 15.3 points, 4.8 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 37.1 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 15 points Pickett chipped in 15 points (6-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 61-58 win over Indiana.

Impact Pickett was limited to just four points in his first appearance in December, but he's returned to form since then and has scored in double figures in each of the last four contests. During that time, he's averaged 16.8 points, 3.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 37.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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