The Nittany Lions are 1-4-1 in their last six games, and a slump couldn't have come at a worse time in the season.
Schoen sustained a season-ending lower-body injury against Michigan over the weekend.
Monday's topics included shooting splits between home and away games, the team's approach to guarding Purdue star Zach Edey, and being an underdog.
Pickett is the only player in the country averaging 17 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists per game.
The outside hitter joins the Nittany Lions with two years of eligibility remaining.
The Lady Lions scored just 18 points in the first half.