NCAA Tournament Hopefuls: The key contenders in each major conference
A conference-by-conference breakdown of which teams are locks for the NCAA Tournament, which should get in and which still have work to do.FEBRUARY 15, 2023
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Illinois has no answer for Jalen Pickett in loss to Penn StateJalen Pickett scored 41 points, becoming the first Penn State player with 40-plus points since 1961.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023•SUNTIMES.COM
Myles Dread - Scores three in winDread had three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 93-81 victory over Illinois.
ImpactDread continues to offer the occasional bucket form the bench, doing best when he can make more than one three-pointer in a game. With Jalen Pickett and Seth Lundy carrying scoring production for the Nittany Lions, Dread hasn't needed to do much.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ty Rodgers - Scores 11 points in lossRodgers logged 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 93-81 loss to Penn State.
ImpactRodgers has made no fewer than six rebounds in his last four contests but Tuesday was the first time he scored over 10 points all season. Since he's already fairly strong on the glass, improving his potential from the floor will be his point of progression in the coming seasons.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Terrence Shannon - Scores 20 in lossShannon fouled out of Tuesday's 93-81 loss to Penn State after recording 20 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals over 35 minutes.
ImpactShannon scored at least 20 points for the first time in six games but couldn't best Jalen Pickett scoring 41 on the other side. A rather underwhelming season for Shannon is nearing its finish but he he could finish strong by getting to the foul line, where he's made 17 shots from 19 attempts in the last three games. It's also important to note that he's fouled out twice in that span and has made at least three fouls in four of the last five contests.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
'That's special': Jalen Pickett's historic 41-point night helps stop Penn State basketball's skidPenn State star Jalen Pickett discussed his historic 41-point outing after he helped down Illinois on Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023•247SPORTS.COM
Why Penn State's 93-81 win over Illinois could be turning point Nittany Lions neededJalen Pickett eclipsed 2,000 career points while dropping 41 on the Illini.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023•CENTREDAILY.COM
