Caden Pierce - College Basketball News & Rumors

Commits to Purdue Pierce (redshirt) announced his commitment to Purdue on Friday.

Impact Pierce will still redshirt his 2025-26 season, so the earliest Purdue can use him is next fall. Ideally for the Boilermakers, he can replace Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue's superstar forward who will graduate after this season. Pierce provides a solid background from Princeton, whose previous two campaigns saw him average at least 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists as the Tigers' main man down low.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzaga's Braden Huff reaches career milestone with Princeton transfer Caden Pierce in attendance Caden Pierce was able to witness Gonzaga forward Braden Huff accomplish several feats during their time together as teammates at Glenbard We...

JANUARY 3 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Princeton star Caden Pierce to redshirt, graduate, transfer Deadspin | Princeton star Caden Pierce to redshirt, graduate, transfer

JULY 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Will redshirt 2025-26 season Pierce will be using his redshirt for the 2025-26 campaign, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pierce intends to use his redshirt season prior to entering the transfer portal before playing his final season during the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 32.4 minutes across 29 starts.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poulakidas' 13 lead Yale over Princeton 59-57 in Ivy League Tournament

Led by John Poulakidas' 13 points, the top-seeded Yale Bulldogs defeated the fourth-seeded Princeton Tigers 59-57 in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Pennsylvania plays Princeton after Brown's 42-point game

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Noard puts up 19 in Cornell's 102-70 win against Princeton

Led by Cooper Noard's 19 points, the Cornell Big Red defeated the Princeton Tigers 102-70

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Columbia hosts Princeton following Lee's 24-point showing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Harvard Pierce (ankle) is in the starting five for Princeton's clash with Harvard, Kyle Franko of The Trentonian reports.

Impact Pierce was a game-time call after missing Princeton's last game, but he'll make his return Saturday. The forward had started every game prior to his absence and averages 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting return Saturday Pierce (ankle) is expected to play Saturday against Harvard, Adam Zielonka of Field Level Media reports.

Impact Pierce missed Princeton's game last Saturday with the injury, though it looks like he'll suit up for the Tigers' Ivy League opener against Harvard. Pierce, who started the first 14 games of the season, is averaging 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 30.6 minutes.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Pierce (ankle) is not dressed ahead of Saturday's game against Kean, Adam Zielonka of Field Level Media reports.

Impact While Pierce will miss Saturday's game after suffering an ankle injury in Monday's win, he appeared to be moving without a boot or crutches, per Zienlonka, indicating it may not be an extended absence. Pierce started in Princeton's first 14 games this year, averaging 11.4 points and 6.9 rebounds over 30.6 minutes.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Akron Pierce suffered an ankle injury in Monday's game against Akron, Kyle Franko of The Trentonian reports.

Impact Pierce suffered the injury early in the first half of Monday's contest. He tried to return to the game, but was not moving well. Pierce is a big part of the Princeton attack averaging 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists so far this season, but those numbers are actually down across the board from his sensational sophomore campaign. It's unclear when Pierce will be able to return to action. Princeton will be in action against on Saturday against Kean.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Pierce's late shot lifts Princeton over Rutgers Caden Pierce made the game-winning hook shot with five seconds left and Princeton stunned Rutgers 83-82 in a back-and-forth rivalry contest...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Caden Pierce's late basket helps Princeton rally for 83-82 victory over Rutgers

Caden Pierce scored in the paint with 5 seconds remaining to nullify a go-ahead 3-pointer by Rutger’s Ace Bailey and Princeton rallied to beat Rutgers 83-82 in the Never Forget Tri...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Princeton beats Rutgers 83-82 after a late bucket by Caden Pierce

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Caden Pierce, Dalen Davis guide Princeton to 75-68 victory over Duquesne

Caden Pierce and Dalen Davis scored 17 points apiece as Princeton beat Duquesne 75-68

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Princeton Men's Basketball Bucks Trend By Retaining Its Top Two Players Of the 22 conference players of the year from one-bid leagues a year ago, just one returned to the same school this season: the Tigers’ Cade...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Princeton visits Cornell following Pierce's 21-point game

Princeton faces the Cornell Big Red after Caden Pierce scored 21 points in the Tigers' 70-62 win over the Columbia Lions

JANUARY 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Pierce and Princeton host Harvard

Princeton hosts the Harvard Crimson after Caden Pierce scored 21 points in Princeton's 84-82 victory over the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens

JANUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Furman visits Pierce and Princeton

Princeton hosts the Furman Paladins after Caden Pierce scored 22 points in Princeton's 85-71 victory against the Bucknell Bison

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Pierce and Allocco score 22 points apiece as Princeton defeats Bucknell 85-71

Caden Pierce and Matt Allocco scored 22 points apiece in Princeton’s 85-71 win against Bucknell

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Pierce scores 20, Princeton defeats Monmouth 82-57

Led by Caden Pierce's 20 points, the Princeton Tigers defeated the Monmouth Hawks 82-57 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Duquesne hosts Princeton following Pierce's 26-point outing

Princeton faces the Duquesne Dukes after Caden Pierce scored 26 points in Princeton's 74-67 win over the Hofstra Pride

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Pierce scores 26, grabs 15 rebounds to lead Princeton over Hofstra 74-67

Caden Pierce’s 26 points and 15 rebounds helped Princeton defeat Hofstra 74-67

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Monster on the glass in win Pierce recorded nine points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 16 rebounds and one block across 38 minutes during Saturday's 78-63 win over Missouri.

Impact Pierce posted a career-high 16 boards en route to a second consecutive victory for Princeton. Should the Tigers current cinderella run continue, the 6-foot-6 forward will likely need to continue being a heavily-active rebounder versus Creighton on Friday.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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