Pickens chose NM State over UC Riverside.
Source: NMSU Athletics
NM State welcomes the addition of its soon-to-be freshman guard Gabe Pickens.
After committing to the Aggies in late January, Pickens will officially be in Crimson and White next fall.
Gabe Pickens | Fr. | G | 6-0 | Glendale, Ariz. | Dream City Christian HS
- The Arizona native Gabe Pickens comes to NM State as a three-star recruit according to 247Sports.
- Pickens is ranked as the 28th best player in Arizona and the 38th best point guard in the 2024 recruiting class.
- In his senior year at Dream City, he averaged 12 points, 5 assists and two steals per game.
- He was a McDonald’s All-American nominee his senior year.
- He was also named a two-time Grind Session MVP and the 2023 Flight Club Tournament MVP.
- In his sophomore year at Millennium High School, he recorded 14 double-digit scoring outings while also being ranked ninth in assists per game (6.1) in Arizona.
- In his 21-22 season at Millennium, Pickens led the team in assists per game (6.1), was second in points per game (11.6), second in steals per game (2.4) and third in rebounds per game (4.5).
- Following his sophomore season at Millennium High School, Pickens was named to the 5A All-Region First Team and the Conference Defensive POY.
- On January 14, 2022, against Agua Fria, Pickens recorded a triple-double consisting of 16 points, 11 assists and 10 steals.
QUOTEABLE | Head Coach Jason Hooten
“We are thrilled to have Gabe and his family joining Aggie Nation! When we began recruiting Gabe, it was a unanimous decision amongst our staff that he was the future point guard of the Aggies. Gabe is a tremendous young man with all the qualities you look for in a point guard: quickness, toughness, intelligence, tremendous feel, and a winner! His ability to guard the ball 94 feet is something we have always had success with in our programs. We are also excited about his strength to push the ball in transition, which will help our overall offensive flow and ability to score more points. I can’t wait to start working with Gabe!”
