Pierre Pierce facts for kids
| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 7, 1983 Westmont, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Westmont (Westmont, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Iowa (2001–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2005–present |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2010 | Hyères-Toulon |
| 2010–2011 | Aris |
| 2011–2012 | Azovmash |
| 2012–2013 | Hyères-Toulon |
| 2013 | Cholet Basket |
| 2013–2014 | Hyères-Toulon |
| Career highlights and awards | |
|
|
Pierre Antoine Pierce, born on June 7, 1983, is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and was known for his scoring ability. Pierce was a member of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes men's team. He stood 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg).
Pierce grew up in Westmont, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. He played competitive basketball for Westmont High School. After high school, he began attending the University of Iowa in 2001 to play college basketball.
Contents
College Basketball Career
Pierre Pierce played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2001 to 2005. He showed great skill on the court during his time there.
Freshman Season (2001–02)
In his first year, Pierce started 32 out of 35 games. He mostly played as a point guard. He averaged 7.1 points per game, which was fourth-highest on the team. He also contributed 3.3 rebounds and led the team with 3.3 assists per game.
Sophomore Season (2003–04)
After a break, Pierce returned for his sophomore season in 2003–04. He played in 29 games and became a top scorer. He averaged a team-leading 16.1 points per game. He also grabbed 5.7 rebounds and had 3.7 assists per game. A memorable game was when he scored 28 points against Michigan on March 12, 2004.
Junior Season (2004–05)
In his final season, Pierce continued to improve. He was leading the team in scoring with 17.8 points per game. He also averaged 5.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists. His defense improved significantly, as he averaged a team-high 2.5 steals per game. On January 8, 2005, he scored a career-high 31 points against Ohio State. His college career ended early during this season.
