Jalen Pickett

Draft Notes

Pickett is an interesting guard prospect who plays an unusual but highly effective game. He’s got good size for a lead guard at 6-4 with a lot of strength.

Pickett does a lot of his scoring in the lane, using his size and strength to punish smaller defenders. In some ways his game reminds me of Andre Miller – as a guard who like to play with his back to the basket.

He is also a very good facilitator who runs the offense well and has a good balance of scoring and passing.

Has become a very solid 3pt shooter who picks his spots well. Hit over 38% from 3 as a senior.

An awesome rebounder for a guard

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

2023 PG Rankings

1. Scoot Henderson – 6-3 – G League Ignite
2. Amen Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
3. Anthony Black – 6-7 – Arkansas
4. Cason Wallace – 6-3 – Kentucky
5. Jalen Hood-Schifino – 6-5 – Indiana
6. Jazian Gortman – 6-2 – Overtime Elite
7. Mike Miles – 6-1 – TCU
8. Jalen Pickett – 6-4 – Penn State
9. Nadir Hifi – 6-3 – France
10. Marquis Nowell – 5-8 – Kansas State
11. Tyger Campbell – 5-11 – UCLA
12. Bryce Griggs – 6-2 – Overtime Elite