Overview
- Pierce told ESPN he will complete his degree this season and use his final year of eligibility at Purdue in 2026–27.
- The 6-foot-7 forward considered multiple high-major options before selecting Purdue following five campus visits.
- He earned 2023–24 Ivy League Player of the Year honors after averaging 16.6 points and 9.2 rebounds for Princeton.
- Pierce says he feels healthy after last season’s ankle injury with torn ligaments, having spent this year rehabbing and training.
- ESPN projects him as an immediate frontcourt contributor as Purdue replaces several departing starters, including All-American Braden Smith.