Pierre to make commitment soon. Said it will be “wicked” (UK is Out)
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I trust in Pope to decide who will be committing.
Good luck to him in his pursuit of musical theatre. I think many of us were hoping it was going to be Cats, but Wicked is just so hot right now.
Would be something to add the nation's leading scorer right after adding Big12 All Freshman/Big12 All Defensive team player. Come on Pope...
Wicked? I guess that means he plans to commit to Duke. LOL.
Kentucky will have such a lethal backcourt next season if Jaron Pierre Jr. gets added to it.
He's just trying to elevate himself, and quickly running out of time with it.
You are probably right. But I admit, there's just something about Pierre that I really like. He seems to have that "it" factor. Yates shoots the 3 ball at a slightly higher percentage, but Pierre seems to do everything really well. He has quickness, explosiveness, athleticism and versatility. His skill set and attributes are like equal parts Brandon Knight and Derek Anderson. He's a player I'd just really love to have.
These would be nice additions, but my post was more about the person behind the player. As long as Pope has multiple fires going at all times, that will help to neuter all the posturing.
Didn't Rodney Purvis say something similar right before he committed to that trash heap of a program, NC State?
These guys trying to create a marketing buzz. It’s college basketball kid. Make up your mind.
Not many players like him floating around, the overall package of his game is something we need. Shot clock running down or on the road in sec when we look like a monkey on a football……here Jaron go make a play or create for a teammate, think he pairs great with Oweh too. Really want to see this kid in Lex.
Easy to be disappointed if that’s what you see as lethal. It’s good yea.
Sure be better than what we have now.
Brandon Knight was the least quick and explosive guard Cal had . He really was just an ok athlete
If you have a chance to add a guy who’s college comp is in the DWade mold…you add that guy.
Wade’s combine weight was 212. Pierre Jr is 208 (per Jax State website). Both guys are 6’5. Really Good not great shooter but an explosive athlete and pure 3 level scorer.
Wade’s combine weight was 212. Pierre Jr is 208 (per Jax State website). Both guys are 6’5. Really Good not great shooter but an explosive athlete and pure 3 level scorer.
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The negative outlook some of you all have about everything is simply amazing. There is nothing to be disappointed about if the nation's leading scorer transfers to your team.
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He is holding out for the most money. I don’t blame him
Love portal season and all of the excitement, it’s gonna end soon and then the long wait. Still expect to hear our name for a little while longer so let’s all enjoy it.
Setting up for a lot of disappointment is all I said when you call something lethal.
Ok- whatever, it’s the best backcourt ever
Chandler, Oweh, Johnson, Lewis, Lowe and the potential of Pierre would be one of the best in the nation next season. We know what Oweh brings to the table. I expect Chandler only gets better. Lowe brings experience to the backcourt along with Oweh. Johnson and Lewis are talented freshman. Possibly adding the nation's leading scorer would make it one of the best in the nation. That isn't a stretch.
Strongly disagree with you on that.
Knight was a bucket getter. So to be a bucket getter. You gotta be pretty athletic imo.
DJ Wagner was less athletic IMO.
He dressed drippy tho.
Is Pierre similar to Oweh or is he more of a shooter? I would rather have more of a pure shooter like Wilkerson but obviously Pierre is a very good player.
Pierre is a much better shooter from beyond the arc than Oweh. Jaron 38%, averaged 2.9 made 3's per game last season. Oweh was 35.5% last year, but averaged 0.8 made 3's per game. He hit 10 3's in a game vs Middle Tennessee State and 5 vs Georgia Tech in the NIT. Here is a clip from the GT game. Couldn't find highlights vs MTSU.
Jaron Pierre Jr. 2024-25 Stats per Game - NCAAM - ESPN
The 2024-25 NCAAM season stats per game for Jaron Pierre Jr. of the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
www.espn.com
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I say go Malik Thomas from San Francisco then go get the stretch 4 Alvaro
Not me
Dj could get around his defender and get to the rim over n over. Brandon knight struggled to get around anyone
