Jalen Pickett is quite good at basketball, and he led Penn State to a much-needed 93-81 win over Illinois Tuesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Pickett finished the night with 41 points and eight assists.
It was the first time a Penn State player scored more than 40 points since 1961.
That’s back when Joe Paterno was still an assistant football coach.
Here’s how the people of Twitter reacted to Pickett’s performance.
The debate about best PG in the nation is over‼️ @JalenPickett7 is the BEST POINT GUARD IN THE COUNTRY no doubt 💯
— Seth Lundy 💫 (@llseth23) February 15, 2023
A whopping 41 points tonight for Jalen Pickett to go with eight assists.
ANOTHER COVID senior that's thriving in college basketball. https://t.co/T3DfH2uF2n
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 15, 2023
Micah Shrewsberry.
More Plays Than Broadway.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 15, 2023
We were done but now we’re back. It spreads. pic.twitter.com/I4oL3u65Zr
— Erik (@Erikstotle) February 15, 2023
LET’S GO 22! https://t.co/F3kRdmfNFC
— Penn State Athletics (@GoPSUsports) February 15, 2023
On 20 shots. https://t.co/B6demAFEih
— Ben (@Baney84) February 15, 2023
Unreal night. So happy for Jalen and State. Great game to be at the BJC tonight. https://t.co/eremUa0leO
— Brady Lucas (@bradyluu) February 15, 2023
Illinois fans probably feel like he's gone for 2K tonight. https://t.co/IEDJtDbxjL
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 15, 2023
That’s OUR guy! 👏🏼👏🏼
Congrats @JalenPickett7!! https://t.co/IERFIrFi1X
— Legion of Blue (@LegionofBluePSU) February 15, 2023
Big milestone for the Rochester native ⬇️ https://t.co/HqeJLUTILX
— Kevin L. Smith (@KevLSmittie) February 15, 2023
🐐 @JalenPickett7 https://t.co/Z6jmtz7ZeI
— J a y d y n (@jaydynjenaya) February 15, 2023
It really is Jalen Pickett’s world.
— Joe Smeltzer (@joesmeltzer775) February 15, 2023
Penn State hoops taking out some frustrations on Illinois it would seem.
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) February 15, 2023
Jalen Pickett with a 40 burger. If this team is going to save this season, it’s going to be because of him. Truly one of the best players to come through this program.
— PSU Everything (@PSU_Strong) February 15, 2023
