ZACH HICKS NEWS

Scores 11 points against Illinois Hicks had 11 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 91-52 loss to Illinois.

Impact Hicks converted on 3-of-5 looks from the field, closing with 11 points, seven rebounds and two steals against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 16 games this season, averaging 12.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals on 29.7 minutes per game. The Nittany Lions, who were severely outmatched following Ace Baldwin's (back) injury, will host Oregon this Sunday.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Hicks scores 20 points as Penn State moves to 9-0 at home with win against Northwestern UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Zach Hicks scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Penn State men’s basketball held off Northwestern for....

JANUARY 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Zach Hicks scores 20 points, Penn State moves to 9-0 at home with 84-80 victory over Northwestern

Zach Hicks scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Penn State held off Northwestern for an 84-80 victory

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forces four turnovers against Drexel Hicks amassed eight points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists and four steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 75-64 victory over Drexel.

Impact Hicks logged eight points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals during Saturday's win over the Dragons in yet another strong two-way effort from the senior forward. Through 12 starts, the 6-foot-8 senior is averaging 12.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks on 30.5 minutes per game, as Penn State sticks to their scheme of heavy ball pressure.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in defeat Hicks accumulated 20 points (6-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 80-76 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Hicks had arguably his best game of the season against the Scarlet Knights on Tuesday, closing with 20 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in the narrow loss. The 6-foot-8 senior is on pace for the best season of his collegiate career, averaging 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks across 10 starts. Hicks has shot the ball was incredible efficiency this season, converting on 50.8 percent of his looks from range (6.3 attempts per game).

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hicks leads Penn State against Coppin State after 20-point outing

Penn State takes on the Coppin State Eagles after Zach Hicks scored 20 points in Penn State's 80-76 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient against the Rams Hicks closed Monday's 85-66 victory over Fordham with 16 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes.

Impact Hicks knocked down 6-of-9 looks from the field, closing with 16 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal as the Nittany Lions took down Fordham. The 6-foot-8 senior has averaged 15.8 points per game this season while converting on 51.2 percent of his shots from distance (7.2 attempts per game), providing the Nittany Lions with some high-grade floor spacing this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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).

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • 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...

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • 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

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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