Jalen Pickett plays as a shooting guard for the Denver Nuggets as of November 2024. Born on October 22, 1999, Pickett was selected in the 2023 NBA Draft in the second round as the 32nd overall pick by the Indiana Pacers. However, his draft rights were subsequently traded to the Denver Nuggets. Pickett became the highest-drafted player in history to have attended Siena College, where he played from 2018 to 2021. During his time there, he was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week 11 times, setting a league record. In his sophomore year, Pickett was named the MAAC Player of the Year and helped Siena win the MAAC regular-season championship. That season, he averaged 15.1 points and a league-leading 6 assists per game. He eventually earned First-Team All-MAAC honors for three consecutive years from 2019 to 2021.
After leaving Siena, Pickett transferred to Penn State University, where he played from 2021 to 2023. Following his college career, he entered the NBA draft and began his professional journey. In the 2023–24 season, Pickett spent time in the G League with the Grand Rapids Gold, where averaged 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He shot 45.2% from the field and 37.7% from three-point range. During the 2024–25 NBA season, Pickett made significant strides with the Denver Nuggets. As of November 2024, after his first six games of the season, he was averaging an impressive 21.4 points per game, reflecting notable improvement in his performance.
What is Jalen Pickett’s Wingspan?
Jalen Pickett has a wingspan of 6 feet 7 inches or 2.01 meters, according to his NBA 2K25 rating.
Jalen Pickett Height
Jalen Pickett's height is 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meters, as per his NBA 2K25 rating.
Jalen Pickett Weight
Jalen Pickett weighs 202 pounds or 91 kg, as per his NBA 2K25 rating.
Jalen Pickett Age
Jalen Pickett is 25 years old, as of November 2024. He was born on October 22, 1999.
FAQs on Jalen Pickett
A. Jalen Pickett is rated 70 in the NBA 2k25.
A. Jalen Pickett is from Rochester, New York.
A. Jalen Pickett's parents are Frank and Gwendolyn Pickett.
A. Jalen Pickett plays as a combo guard. He can play as a point guard as well as a shooting guard.
