ZACH HICKS NEWS

Knocks down five threes Hicks provided 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one block and three steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 86-64 victory over Virginia Tech.

Impact Hicks converted on 5-of-9 looks from range as the Nittany Lions took down the Hokies on Friday night. The 6-foot-8 senior is off to a blazing start with Penn State in his second season with the program, averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, two steals and 1.5 blocks on 28.8 minutes per game (four outings). Hicks is currently converting on 48.3 percent of his looks from range (7.3 attempts per game).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ace Baldwin Jr., Zach Hicks both score 19, Penn State breezes to victory over Virginia Tech BALTIMORE (AP) — Ace Baldwin Jr. and Zach Hicks scored 19 points apiece and Penn State rolled to an 86-64 victory over Virginia Tech at the...

5 DAYS AGO • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Ace Baldwin Jr., Zach Hicks both score 19 as Penn State breezes to 86-64 victory over Virginia Tech

Ace Baldwin Jr. and Zach Hicks scored 19 points apiece and Penn State rolled to an 86-64 victory over Virginia Tech at the Hall of Fame Series

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach Hicks powers Penn State in rout of Binghamton Zach Hicks led the way with 22 points as Penn State rolled over Binghamton 108-66 in the season opener for both teams Monday in University P...

NOVEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Zach Hicks scores 22 to lead Penn State to 108-66 victory over Binghamton in season opener

Zach Hicks scored 22 points to lead six players in double figures and Penn State breezed to a 108-66 victory over Binghamton in a season opener

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 22 in opener Hicks accumulated 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 108-66 victory over Binghamton.

Impact Hicks cashed in 9-of-12 looks from the field, closing with a game-high 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals during Penn State's season-opening win over Binghampton. The 6-foot-8 senior, who averaged 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and one assist across 33 starts last season, appears set for a boost in production with the Nittany Lions this season.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Catches fire from distance Hicks ended Wednesday's 66-57 win over Michigan with 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes.

Impact Hicks converted on 6-of-11 looks from deep, closing with 20 points, six rebounds and an assist during Wednesday's win over the Wolverines. Following Thursday's loss against Indiana, the 6-foot-8 junior will close out the season averaging 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, one assist and 0.6 steals on 26.9 minutes per game (33 starts). Hicks has been as consistent as they come from range during his three years with the Nittany Lions, but he closed out the 2023-2024 season shooting a career-low 33.9 percent from range (5.9 attempts per game).

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hicks gets season highs with 3-pointers, points as Penn State downs Michigan in first round of Big Ten tournament MINNEAPOLIS — Zach Hicks posted season highs with six 3-pointers and 20 points and 11th-seeded Penn State defeated 14-seed Michigan 66-57 in...

MARCH 14 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Hicks has 6 3s, 20 points to lead Penn State over Michigan in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Zach Hicks posted season highs with six 3-pointers and 20 points and 11th-seeded Penn State defeated 14-seed Michigan 66-57 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesda...

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hicks' late free throws help Penn State upset No. 12 Illinois UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Zach Hicks made three free throws after being fouled on a 3-pointer with three seconds left to give Penn State a 90-8...

FEBRUARY 22 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Zach Hicks makes 3 free throws with 3 seconds left to lift Penn State past No. 12 Illinois, 90-89

Zach Hicks made three free throws after being fouled on a 3-pointer with three seconds left to give Penn State a 90-89 victory over No. 12 Illinois on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches fire from distance Hicks contributed 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt) and two rebounds in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 80-72 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Hicks converted on 5-of-6 attempts from range, closing with 15 points and two rebounds during Wednesday's loss against the Spartans. The 6-foot-8 junior has started in all 24 games this season, averaging 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, one assist and 0.8 steals on 25.6 minutes per game. Hicks will look to help the Nittany Lions get back on track during Saturday's matchup with the Cornhuskers.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Notches season-high 19 points Hicks closed Saturday's 85-71 win over Indiana with 19 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes.

Impact Hicks cashed in 4-of-8 attempts from range, closing with 19 points, five rebounds and two steals during Saturday's win over the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-8 junior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 6.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, one assist and 0.8 steals on 24.8 minutes per game. Not normally known for his scoring prowess, Hicks carried the load for Nittany Lions against Indiana.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six Sunday Hicks closed with six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 79-73 victory over Michigan.

Impact Hicks converted on 2-of-6 shots from range, closing with six points in a win over Michigan. The 6-foot-8 has started in all 15 games this season, averaging 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 24.1 minutes per game. Hicks has seen an average of just 16.8 minutes per game across Penn State's last five outings as the Nittany Lions explore other options.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Converts from range in losing effort Hicks amassed 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes during Saturday's 76-67 loss to Bucknell.

Impact Hicks knocked down 3-of-5 attempts from beyond-the-arc, closing with 13 points and seven rebounds in a loss to the Bison. The 6-foot-8 junior is one of many transfer additions for a new-look Penn State program, and he's currently averaging 7.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals on 26.9 minutes per game. Hicks will look to get the struggling Nittany Lions, losers of four-straight games, back on track against the Terrapins on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in loss Hicks ended Friday's 88-78 loss to Butler with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes.

Impact Hicks closed with 11 points and eight rebounds as Penn State came up short against Butler. The 6-foot-8 junior has been effective in his first season with the program, averaging 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 25 minutes per game. Hicks will look to help the Nittany Lions bounce back against VCU on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 in blowout win Hicks notched 12 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 83-53 win over Saint Francis U.

Impact Hicks finished with 12 points and four rebounds across 21 minutes of action before giving way to the Nittany Lions' second unit Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 junior, who started in all 32 games last season, has averaged 8.7 points, three rebounds, 1.3 assists and one steal across Penn State's first three contests.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Hicks commits to Penn State, becoming latest Temple basketball player to leave program Hicks led the Owls in three-point shooting in his two seasons at Temple with 141 made threes on 36.3% from beyond the arc.

APRIL 20, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Temple Forward Zach Hicks Chooses Penn State From the Portal Hicks, a 6-8 shooter with a penchant for 3-pointers, joins the Lions’ new roster under Mike Rhoades.

APRIL 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Penn State basketball adds another transfer as Temple's Zach Hicks picks Nittany Lions Mike Rhoades made his third addition to the Penn State roster from the NCAA Transfer Portal with Temple forward Zach Hicks announcing his co...

APRIL 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Available from transfer portal Hicks is available from the NCAA's transfer portal, according to VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Temple had Hicks participate in two seasons the Owls team logged from November 2021 to March 2023. Promisingly, he was better across their later season. He averaged 9.6 points and 5.1 rebounds during it. But after the 2022-23 Owls won half of their 32 games, all of which Hicks played, he wants to enroll in a school that has more upside.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Houston stunned by Temple day after No. 2 Kansas falls

A college basketball season filled with upsets continued on Sunday, when No. 1 Houston was knocked off by unranked Temple, 56-55.

JANUARY 22, 2023

Hits four three-pointers Hicks racked up 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Sunday's 56-55 win over Houston.

Impact Hicks played a major role in Sunday's upset win over No. 1 Houston. Though he only managed to score from behind the arc, Hicks finished as the Owls second leading scorer, behind Damian Dunn's 16 points. Hicks has made 10 three pointers over the last four games, including two games making four threes.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE