The following year, Hickey was suspended for a time in the beginning of the season for university-related disciplinary reasons, which drew some national attention.

[2] His absence was short-lived, and throughout his sophomore season he ranked toward the top of the national leader board in steals per game average.

[4] In the 2012–13 NCAA Division I season he was a sophomore who finished as that year's third-highest steals-per game leader in the nation (2.93 spg).

[7] After just two games, he left the club and joined Apollon Patras of the Greek Basket League, replacing Chris Jones on the team's squad.

Hickey posted 14 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists and became the first player after Torraye Braggs to have a triple double.

On August 16, 2021, Hickey signed with Astana of the Kazakhstan Championship, the VTB United League, and the FIBA Asia Champions Cup.