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Zach Hicks makes 3 free throws with 3 seconds left to lift Penn State past No. 12 Illinois, 90-89

Zach Hicks made three free throws after being fouled on a 3-pointer with three seconds left to give Penn State a 90-89 victory over No. 12 Illinois on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Catches fire from distance Hicks contributed 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt) and two rebounds in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 80-72 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Hicks converted on 5-of-6 attempts from range, closing with 15 points and two rebounds during Wednesday's loss against the Spartans. The 6-foot-8 junior has started in all 24 games this season, averaging 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, one assist and 0.8 steals on 25.6 minutes per game. Hicks will look to help the Nittany Lions get back on track during Saturday's matchup with the Cornhuskers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches season-high 19 points Hicks closed Saturday's 85-71 win over Indiana with 19 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes.

Impact Hicks cashed in 4-of-8 attempts from range, closing with 19 points, five rebounds and two steals during Saturday's win over the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-8 junior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 6.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, one assist and 0.8 steals on 24.8 minutes per game. Not normally known for his scoring prowess, Hicks carried the load for Nittany Lions against Indiana.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State's Zach Hicks drills a 3-pointer off a smooth between-the-legs pass from Kanye Clary

JANUARY 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Scores six Sunday Hicks closed with six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 79-73 victory over Michigan.

Impact Hicks converted on 2-of-6 shots from range, closing with six points in a win over Michigan. The 6-foot-8 has started in all 15 games this season, averaging 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 24.1 minutes per game. Hicks has seen an average of just 16.8 minutes per game across Penn State's last five outings as the Nittany Lions explore other options.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Converts from range in losing effort Hicks amassed 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes during Saturday's 76-67 loss to Bucknell.

Impact Hicks knocked down 3-of-5 attempts from beyond-the-arc, closing with 13 points and seven rebounds in a loss to the Bison. The 6-foot-8 junior is one of many transfer additions for a new-look Penn State program, and he's currently averaging 7.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals on 26.9 minutes per game. Hicks will look to get the struggling Nittany Lions, losers of four-straight games, back on track against the Terrapins on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in loss Hicks ended Friday's 88-78 loss to Butler with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes.

Impact Hicks closed with 11 points and eight rebounds as Penn State came up short against Butler. The 6-foot-8 junior has been effective in his first season with the program, averaging 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 25 minutes per game. Hicks will look to help the Nittany Lions bounce back against VCU on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 in blowout win Hicks notched 12 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 83-53 win over Saint Francis U.

Impact Hicks finished with 12 points and four rebounds across 21 minutes of action before giving way to the Nittany Lions' second unit Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 junior, who started in all 32 games last season, has averaged 8.7 points, three rebounds, 1.3 assists and one steal across Penn State's first three contests.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Hicks commits to Penn State, becoming latest Temple basketball player to leave program Hicks led the Owls in three-point shooting in his two seasons at Temple with 141 made threes on 36.3% from beyond the arc.

APRIL 20, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Temple Forward Zach Hicks Chooses Penn State From the Portal Hicks, a 6-8 shooter with a penchant for 3-pointers, joins the Lions’ new roster under Mike Rhoades.

APRIL 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Penn State basketball adds another transfer as Temple's Zach Hicks picks Nittany Lions Mike Rhoades made his third addition to the Penn State roster from the NCAA Transfer Portal with Temple forward Zach Hicks announcing his co...

APRIL 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Available from transfer portal Hicks is available from the NCAA's transfer portal, according to VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Temple had Hicks participate in two seasons the Owls team logged from November 2021 to March 2023. Promisingly, he was better across their later season. He averaged 9.6 points and 5.1 rebounds during it. But after the 2022-23 Owls won half of their 32 games, all of which Hicks played, he wants to enroll in a school that has more upside.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Houston stunned by Temple day after No. 2 Kansas falls

A college basketball season filled with upsets continued on Sunday, when No. 1 Houston was knocked off by unranked Temple, 56-55.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

No. 1 Houston stunned by Temple day after No. 2 Kansas falls

Hits four three-pointers Hicks racked up 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Sunday's 56-55 win over Houston.

Impact Hicks played a major role in Sunday's upset win over No. 1 Houston. Though he only managed to score from behind the arc, Hicks finished as the Owls second leading scorer, behind Damian Dunn's 16 points. Hicks has made 10 three pointers over the last four games, including two games making four threes.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shoots well in loss Hicks registered 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Saturday's 87-76 loss to Tulane.

Impact After not making a three in the teams previous game, Hicks bounced back by making four three's on Saturday. Hicks shot the ball very efficiently in Saturday's loss, making half of his field goal attempts. The sophomore forward was also able to facilitate around the floor, grabbing two offensive rebounds and assisting on three baskets. Hicks scored in double figures for his eighth time this season and his second time in three games.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies double double in win Hicks ended Tuesday's 70-60 win over Saint Joseph's with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes.

Impact Hicks notched his first double double of the season in Tuesday's win. The sophomore forward currently ranks second on the team with 4.9 rebounds per game. Hicks has started in every game so far this season, playing in a much larger role after entering off the bench in every game last season.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six threes in overtime loss Hicks had 20 points (6-16 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 89-87 OT loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Behind Damian Dunn's 38 point performance, Hicks was the second leading scorer for the Owls. The 6-foot-8 forward had not scored over 10 points this season prior to Tuesday's 20 point performance. Hicks had attempted just 10 three pointers all season before shooting 13 on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

19 points in scrimmage Hicks scored 19 points in a scrimmage against Georgetown, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Hicks put together a solid freshman season that saw him average 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.2 three-pointers per contest. Hicks has the potential to be one of the top shooters in the country this season, especially given the fact that he should be a starter now. He should get more open looks with Khalif Battle returning from a fractured foot this season as well.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hicks scores 16 to carry Temple past Cincinnati 75-71

Zach Hicks had 16 points off the bench to carry Temple to a 75-71 win over Cincinnati

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Sets multiple Temple records Hicks supplied 35 points (12-18 FG, 10-16 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and seven rebounds over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 85-48 victory over Delaware State.

Impact Hicks was a player who had been averaging just 2.2 points across 11.8 minutes in the 10 games prior to Wednesday, but the freshman very well could have earned himself more playing time after a performance like this. His 35 points where the most by any player in the American conference this season and tied a program record for most single-game points by a freshman. Most impressive was the outside shooting, as his 10 three-pointers also set a new Temple record. Only 11 games into his collegiate career, Hicks firmly made his case for a spot on the fantasy radar.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hicks scores 35 to lead Temple past Delaware State 85-48 Zach Hicks had a season-high 35 points as Temple rolled past Delaware State 85-48.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Hicks scores 35 to lead Temple past Delaware State 85-48

Zach Hicks had a season-high 35 points as Temple rolled past Delaware State 85-48

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

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Zach Hicks makes 3 free throws with 3 seconds left to lift Penn State past No. 12 Illinois, 90-89

Penn State's Zach Hicks drills a 3-pointer off a smooth between-the-legs pass from Kanye Clary

No. 1 Houston stunned by Temple day after No. 2 Kansas falls

Hicks scores 16 to carry Temple past Cincinnati 75-71

Hicks scores 35 to lead Temple past Delaware State 85-48