Jalen Ricks brings size, veteran savvy, and timely shooting to UTRGV's backcourt
In the 2025-26 season, Jalen Ricks has been a rotation guard for UTRGV, averaging 8.7 points on 31.6% shooting, while also flashing legitimate perimeter upside with 12 made threes and a career-high four triples in the Vaqueros’ upset of McNeese.[2][4] At 6-foot-7, he gives a guard lineup uncommon size, and UTRGV notes he arrives with Division I experience from Wichita State plus junior-college seasoning, which helps explain his composed, ready-made feel.[3][13] The fit? A versatile, veteran bench piece who can stretch the floor and handle pressure without needing the ball to be the whole show.[2][3]
