Move over, Russell Westbrook. The Denver Nuggets have a new starting point guard — and his name is Jalen Pickett.
The former Penn State men’s basketball star made his first NBA start Tuesday night, appearing in the Nuggets’ starting five alongside Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Aaron Gordon, and superstar Nikola Jokic.
First career NBA start for our guy Jalen Pickett #WeAre https://t.co/JhvEN6qDTV
— Penn State Men’s Basketball (@PennStateMBB) April 2, 2025
Pickett proceeded to have one of the best games of his young career, finishing with nine points, five assists, and four rebounds on 75% true shooting despite the overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.