By BILLY HEYEN Siena sophomore Jalen Pickett was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's men's basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday. The Aquinas alumnus earns the honor a year after being named the MAAC's Rookie of the Year last season. https://twitter.com/ByMichaelKelly/status/1237762279145340931 Pickett has averaged 15.3 points, 6.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 … [Read more...] about Siena’s Jalen Pickett named MAAC Player of the Year
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Pickett’s 21 not enough; Siena loses to Canisius
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) connected on a season-high five 3-pointers including a pair in the opening two minutes of the contest, but it wasn't enough as the Siena Saints fell to Canisius, 73-63 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) action Friday night from the Koessler Athletic Center. With the shot clock winding down on the game's first … [Read more...] about Pickett’s 21 not enough; Siena loses to Canisius
Pickett learning to take initiative for Siena
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jalen Pickett expects 20 to 30 family and friends to be on hand Friday night when he along with the Siena Saints take the court at Canisius College. Those close to him will get a chance to see a player whose game continues to evolve. One wouldn't know it by looking at his statistics, but the former Aquinas Institute star is being asked to step … [Read more...] about Pickett learning to take initiative for Siena
Pickett garners second career MAAC Player of the Week honor
By JOHN LIKANJE After winning 11 Rookie of the Week awards last season, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas Institute) was named the MAAC Player of the Week for the second time in his career. The sophomore guard earned Lou Henson Award National Player of the Week honors as well. Pickett combined for 43 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and 1 turnover in a pair of victories over Canisius … [Read more...] about Pickett garners second career MAAC Player of the Week honor
Pickett paces Siena to conference win
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) finished with a team-high 22 points and handed out the assist on the game-winning bucket as the Siena Saints downed Canisius, 73-72 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) action Monday night from the Times-Union Center. Pickett connected on 9-of-18 shots from the floor including 3-of-8 from long distance. The sophomore guard … [Read more...] about Pickett paces Siena to conference win