PC’s Jayden Pierre Enters the Transfer Portal
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Providence College men’s basketball team’s Jayden Pierre entered the transfer portal and is likely taking his game elsewhere.
Pierre played regularly for coach Ed Cooley and averaged 2.5 points per game and was regularly praised by Cooley for his job as a floor general.
No word as to where Pierre is headed, but Georgetown is likely to be on his list based on the relationship that he and Cooley demonstrated at PC.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThis is the second Friar to enter the transfer portal — previously, senior Jared Bynum announced his intention.
About Pierre:
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Long Island Luther High School and averaged 13.6 points and 3.8 assists in 2021-22...Recorded a triple-double on senior night versus Albany Academy with 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds...Played AAU basketball for Team Rio on the Under Armour circuit - same team as current Friar Rafael Castro...Named MVP in 2022 of the Hoophall Classic, the Arby's Classic and the Hoop Group Tip Off...Played his freshman season of high school basketball at the Patrick School... Played his sophomore season at Elizabeth High School and helped the team capture the sectional championship...Ranked as a top-40th guard in the nation, according to ESPN.com (No. 40), 247Sports.com (No. 20) and Rivals.com (No. 30)...Ranked No. 119 overall, according to Rivals.com and No. 129 and No. 1 in New Jersey according to 247Sports.com...Ranked as a four-star recruit, according to ESPN.com...Member of the National Honor Society.
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