Ashford Men's Basketball Camps
Pickens is returning to his stomping grounds and alma mater at Ashford, joining the men's basketball staff as a graduate assistant coach in time for the upcoming season in mid-August. Pickens was a long-range gunner as a guard for the Saints after transferring from Rock Valley College in Rockford, Ill. He hit several memorable buzzer-beating shots during his two-year tenure in purple and gold and was voted the Saints' team MVP during his senior campaign. Pickens ranked third in the Midwest Collegiate Conference in three-point field goals made as a senior, connecting on 70, while earning honorable mention all-league accolades. He averaged over 12 points per game in his final year and tied for the team lead in assists. While at Rock Valley, Pickens was a two-time First Team All-Conference selection. He completed his prep career at Jefferson High School. Last season, Pickens was the Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Rock Falls High School. He graduated in Dec. of 2009 with his Bachelor of Social Science degree and is beginning classes to obtain his Master's Degree in Education and Public Policy. Pickens currently resides in Clinton. The Pickens File
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