Jalen Ricks

Oakhill Academy Alum 6’7 Wing

[George Michalowski @MichalowskiCBB]

UTRGV G Jalen Ricks (@iamjricks3) has entered the transfer portal, he told TPR.

🔷6'7 G

https://t.co/qAKrpQF1vS

[The Portal Report @ThePortalReport]

UTRGV G Jalen Ricks (@iamjricks3) has entered the transfer portal, he tells TPR.

🔷6'7 Guard
🔷Elite JUCO Performer with Proven Production
🔷High-Level Impact
🔷Transitioned to D1 with Strong Momentum, but battled an early-season injury.

📽️⬇️

[Adam Howard @adamhoward0]

Fun night in the Firldhouse✌🏻🏀🌴

[South Plains Men’s Basketball @SPCTexanMBB]

Congratulations to our 2025 Division I Signing Class‼️

The Texans had 9️⃣ players from the 2024-25 roster sign Division I Scholarships!

[UTRGV Men’s Basketball @UTRGVmbb]

Please help us welcome @iamjricks3 to the 956!

#RallyTheValley #UTRGV

[Tobias Bass @tobias_bass]

NEWS: Jalen Ricks will transfer to UTRGV, he tells @TheAthleticCBB

He averaged 12.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 38% from 3 at South Plains

[Austin Mick @coachmick_]

South Plains 6’7 Wing JUCO @iamjricks3 has heard from a variety of D1s.

Played at Wichita State as a Freshman.

The Uber athletic lengthy Wing has a 6’11 wingspan and can really shoot it. Great speed in the open court and on attacks. Very quick trigger 3 ball, mover shooter. Shoots spots/relocations, shot fake side steps, step backs/sidesteps, pins, handoffs, roll and replace/spain 3’s, pops, and transition 3’s well. Can get to a spot and elevate for a mid or a step back mid. Able to Straight line rip off a closeout or triple threat attack, bully barkleys his way to the lane if cut off. Has scoop finishes around rim.

12.8 PPG | 38 3FG% (89-234 on year) | 4.2 RPG

[Tobias Bass @tobias_bass]

Jalen Ricks has heard from the following schools, he tells @TheAthleticCBB

Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois
Hofstra
NCAT
Saint Peters
Monmouth
Oakland
Samford
UALR
Ole Miss
Florida State
Seton Hall
Texas A&M
TAMU-CC
Oklahoma State
Western Kentucky
Bowling Green
Marshall
Wyoming
New Mexico State
Youngstown State

He averaged 12.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 38% from 3 at South Plains

[Ersin Demir @EDemirNBA]

The JUCO Files Part 15

It's been a crazy start to the portal season. But college coaches, don't forget about JUCO!

The Auburn Tigers got two JUCO studs. Why wouldn't your program do the same?

Here are three names you MUST add to your scouting list: https://t.co/OciAUL5U7M

[Hayden Sowers @hmsowers1]

Hell of a 4year run! My family and I might be moving onto the next professional opportunity but the PEOPLE & PLAYERS that I have met and gotten to know over the last four years is what makes it SPECIAL! SPC & Levelland changed my life and my career and I am forever grateful 🏀✔️

[Jalen Ricks @iamjricks3]

24-25 Highlights⬇️✔️

[Didier maleng @maleng_didier]

Sophomore Year
Regional 5 champs, WJCAC champs, final 4 appearance. @SPCTexanMBB @JUCOadvocate @JucoRecruiting #agtg
https://t.co/jDGN51W7gk

[Nic Nielsen @TheNielsenFile]

On any other school, he’d probably be a 1st team All-American.

6-7 & can shoot the lights out.

@NJCAABasketball @JUCOadvocate

[South Plains Men’s Basketball @SPCTexanMBB]

#22 Jalen Ricks (@iamjricks3 )

6’7 W | Sherwood, Arkansas

- WJCAC All-Conference First Team

Congratulations Jalen!

@JUCOadvocate @JucoRecruiting @JucoScoop

[Jalen Ricks @iamjricks3]

4.

[Caleb Blackwell @_calebblackwell]

25 piece to bring it home🔒

[Jalen Ricks @iamjricks3]

REGION 5 CHAMPS #4MORE

[Hayden Sowers @hmsowers1]

That BACK to BACK feeling!!

#TogetherEverybodyEats

[South Plains Men’s Basketball @SPCTexanMBB]

Hayden Sowers has been tabbed the Western Junior College Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season! Sowers has led the Texans to a 25-6 record to date, including a 14-2 mark in the WJCAC, and back-to-back Western Junior College Athletic Conference titles. In his third season leading the Texans, Sowers has led the Texans to an overall record of 81-18 including a dominating 28-4 in the WJCAC over the last two seasons.

[Stargazing (Media) @star_gazng]

South Plains with a win over Temple JC 85-77 in the 1st RD of the NJCAA Region 5 tournament @hmsowers1 @__CoachDJ @SPCTexanMBB

@iamjricks3 19pts
@Isaactp44 18pts
Arterio Morris 9pts

Game highlights: https://t.co/CmhJviBcRr