MAAC

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Section V hoops' fans already knew what Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference followers are learning about Jalen Pickett: the former Aquinas Institute standout can dominate on the basketball court. Earlier this week, the Siena Saints' freshman guard earned his fifth straight and seventh overall MAAC Rookie of the Week honor. Pickett's high … [Read more...] about McCauley sees hungry Pickett only getting better

By PAUL GOTHAM One more makes it six. For the fourth straight week and sixth overall, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week. Pickett became the first freshman in 11 years to garner the award in four straight weeks. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 16 points, 6.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds, two steals and a block in a pair of … [Read more...] about Pickett makes it six

By PAUL GOTHAM For the third straight week and fifth time this season, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week. In Siena's only game of the week, Pickett scored all nine of his points in the second half when the Saints erased a seven-point deficit for a 71-66 victory over conference rival Marist. The 6-foot-4 guard … [Read more...] about Pickett earns third straight MAAC Rookie of the Week honor

By PAUL GOTHAM Averaging nearly a double-double in two games last week, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week for the second straight week and fourth time this season. Pickett scored 16 points and handed out eight assists in a loss to St. Peters to open the week. He grabbed four rebounds, blocked two shots and … [Read more...] about Pickett garners second straight MAAC Rookie of the Week honors

By PAUL GOTHAM Prior to this season, three freshmen had earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Player of the Week. Make that four. Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) garnered MAAC Player and Rookie of the Week the conference announced Monday. The Siena guard, who was named Rookie of the Week seven days ago, continued his impressive play averaging a double-double (20.5 … [Read more...] about Pickett sweeps MAAC weekly honors