Hicklen is a returning starter for D-West, and he could be headed for a monster sophomore season. With opponents focused on stopping D-West superstars Donovan Fromhartz Donovan Fromhartz 6'5" | SF Downingtown West | 2025 State PA and Zeke Staz Zeke Staz 6'7" | C Downingtown West | 2025 State PA , Hicklen will benefit from a slew of one-v-one opportunities. This versatile and athletic guard prospect will take advantage of those opportunities by blowing past his man off the dribble and getting to the rack for lay-ins. On possessions where Hicklen is left open along the arc, he will drain threes. With his speed and finishing skills, Hicklen excels in transition too.   

Whether he is starting or coming off the bench, Hicklen is a talented guard who must be accounted for in opponent’s scouting reports. Hicklen can splash threes or use his quick first step and tight handles to blow past his defender. Once he is into the teeth of the defense, Hicklen can score via lay-ins, execute a kick out ass or drop a dime to the dunker spot. His mid-range game must be respected too. The athletic Hicklen also excels in transition. With opponent’s focused on stopping Donovan Fromhartz Donovan Fromhartz 6'5" | SF Downingtown West | 2025 State PA and Zeke Staz Zeke Staz 6'7" | C Downingtown West | 2025 State PA , Hicklen should be open a great deal this season. We expect that he will capitalize on those opportunities and post a monster sophomore year.