By: ROB ROSE
North Carolina Coach Roy Williams added to next year’s Tar Heels roster after William & Mary graduate transfer wing Justin Pierce announced on Thursday he will transfer to North Carolina.
“I’m excited to announce that I am a Tar Heel,” Pierce said in his announcement tweet. “North Carolina offers me the best opportunity to chase my dreams on and off the court. While playing on the biggest stage, I will also be earning my MBA and building lifelong connections that will help me pursue my goal of working in the front office of an NBA organization after my playing career ends. I’m excited to join the family and to compete for a national championship next year!”
Officially a Tar Heel! ??? pic.twitter.com/0YAxILAaOe
— Justin Pierce (@JustinPierce23) May 2, 2019
The 6-foot-7 Pierce averaged career highs last season with 14.9 points per game and 8.9 rebounds per game. In the 2017-18 season, Pierce averaged 14.7 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per game.
WARNING: This dunk by Justin Pierce may not be suitable for all audiences #CAAHoops pic.twitter.com/uCg8rsj1KN
— CAA Basketball (@CAABasketball) February 1, 2019
Pierce joins fellow graduate transfer Christian Keeling from Charleston Southern and North Carolina’s No. 6-ranked recruiting class by ESPN. The class is headlined by No. 2 recruit Cole Anthony, No. 17-ranked Armando Bacot and No. 75 recruit Anthony Harris.
The incoming class of freshman and transfers will attempt to replace the production of Coby White, Nassir Little, Cameron Johnson, Luke Maye, Kenny Williams and Seventh Woods.
BREAKING: Christian Keeling announces he will transfer to #UNC to play his final season of college basketball. Keeling graduated from @CSU_Mbball in 3 years, will be immediately eligible for the #TarHeels next season.
Roy Williams getting a great one in @BasktballPower #ACC pic.twitter.com/kHIlCpiepY
— Daren Stoltzfus (@DarenStoltzfus) April 27, 2019
Photo: William & Mary Athletics
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