This marks Penn State's 10th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and first since 2011.
Pickett joins Jesse Arnelle as the only player in program history to earn second-team or higher All-America status
Camren Wynter hit his second-straight game winner to help the Nittany Lions land at a .500 conference-win percentage.
Kylee Lingenfelter's record-breaking 17-strikeout performance led the Nittany Lions to sweep Delaware, Norfolk State, and Hampton.
Pickett is the only player in the country averaging 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists per game.
There may not be a bigger game this season than when the Nittany Lions tip off against the Terps at noon on Sunday, March 5.