Pickelman enters his first season as the graduate assistant for the Cowboy basketball team, after a standout career that saw him nab ASC Player of the Year honors as a senior. He is the second all-time leading scorer for the Cowboys and is among the career leaders in most statistical categories. He was a three-time All-ASC West selection and was the ASC Freshman of the Year. He twice led the Cowboys to the ASC Tournament, the first two in school history. He was a a three-time academic All-ASC selection. He is pursuing a master's in sports management.