Jaron Pierre Jr.

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Jaron Pierre Jr.
SMU Mustangs
Position Shooting guard
League Atlantic Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (2002-07-12) July 12, 2002 (age 22)
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school St. Augustine
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
College
Career highlights and awards

Jaron Pierre Jr. (born July 12, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the SMU Mustangs of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He previously played for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, Wichita State Shockers, and Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

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Career

Pierre attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. After his high school career, he committed to play college basketball at University of Southern Mississippi. [1] Pierre played two seasons with the Golden Eagles, averaging 8.8 points as a true freshman and 9.9 points as a sophomore. [2] At the conclusion of his sophomore season, he transferred to Wichita State University. [3] As a junior, he averaged 10.6 points per game before entering the transfer portal for a second time. [4] Pierre transferred to Jacksonville State University, where he redshirted for a season before making an instant impact at the beginning of the 2024–25 season. [5] Against Middle Tennessee State, he scored a career-high 36 points, setting the school record for most points scored in a game at home. [6] At the conclusion of the season, Pierre was named Conference USA Player of the Year. [7] [8]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 Southern Miss 241624.5.386.337.7503.51.51.1.28.8
2021–22 Southern Miss 271527.5.342.333.7603.11.4.6.19.9
2022–23 Wichita State 312228.1.390.282.7223.01.2.5.210.6
2024–25 Jacksonville State 363637.6.424.382.8105.53.8.7.421.6

References

  1. ↑ Staff, C. C. S. (April 16, 2020). "Recruiting: St. Augustine guard Jaron Pierre signs with Southern Miss basketball". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  2. ↑ Eldridge, Taylor. "How Jaron Pierre Jr. plans to become a 'smarter' scorer for Wichita State basketball". Wichita Eagle.
  3. ↑ Eldridge, Taylor. "Wichita State basketball dips back into transfer portal for team's sixth 2022 recruit". Wichita Eagle.
  4. ↑ Eldridge, Taylor. "With Jaron Pierre in transfer portal, Wichita State must replace entire starting lineup". Wichita Eagle.
  5. ↑ Ashworth, Thomas (November 19, 2024). "Jax State guard Jaron Pierre Jr. earns conference, national weekly honors". al. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ Medley, Joe (February 7, 2025). "Jacksonville State University's 'Special Player'". Calhoun Journal. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ Ashworth, Thomas (March 10, 2025). "Jax State's Harper named CUSA Coach of Year, Pierre named player of the year". al. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Reports, From Staff (March 10, 2025). "Jax State's Pierre, Harper garner major CUSA men's basketball honors". The Anniston Star. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
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