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Jaron Pierre Jr., Boopie Miiler lead SMU to 106-60 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Jaron Pierre Jr. scored a season-high 23 points, Boopie Miller had 15 points and 10 assists, and SMU beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 106-60

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaron Pierre Jr.'s game-winner lifts SMU over Butler Jaron Pierre Jr.'s reverse layup with 3.7 seconds left lifted host SMU to an 87-85 comeback win over Butler on Saturday afternoon in Dallas,...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

High volume as starter Pierre accumulated 19 points (5-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 25 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 102-91 win over Murray...

Impact Pierre had been serving as the sixth-man for SMU to start the season, but he consistently produced, putting up 21 and 12 points in the first two games. He entered the starting five in place of Sam Walters on Tuesday and ended up taking the second-most field-goal attempts on the team on a night in which all five starters reached double figures. The rest-of-season outlook is overwhelmingly positive for the fifth-year senior, who had already appeared in 118 collegiate games heading into his final season at SMU -- his first in a Power Five conference.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play for SMU Pierre will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and play for SMU next season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Pierre transferred to the Mustangs after a breakout season with Jacksonville State in 2024-2025 in which he averaged 21.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists on excellent 42/38/81 shooting splits. In what should be his final season of eligibility, Pierre will look to be one of the key newcomers in the ACC at SMU.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining the Mustangs Pierre has announced his commitment to SMU ahead of the 2025-26 season, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pierre will make the move to SMU should he choose to forgo the NBA Draft for a return to the NCAA. The 6-foot-5 senior started in all 36 games with Jacksonville State last season, averaging 21.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 0.7 steals on 37.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Declares for draft, enters portal Pierre will enter the 2025 NBA Draft and the NCAA transfer portal, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Pierre will keep all options on the table after a breakout season with Jacksonville State. The 6-foot-5 guard not only averaged 21.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists on 37.6 minutes per game, but he also won Conference USA Player of the Year. He'll have until June 15. to decide whether he wants to go through with the draft process or return to the collegiate level for a fifth season.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech and Jacksonville State play in NIT matchup

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Liberty takes on Jacksonville State in CUSA Championship game

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacksonville State plays in CUSA Tournament against the Middle Tennessee

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks play in the CUSA Tournament against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

C-USA Player of the Year Pierre was named Conference USA Player of the Year, Thomas Ashworth of AL.com reports.

Impact Pierre, who transferred to the Gamecocks from Wichita State, absolutely exploded in 2024-2025, averaging 21.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists on 43/39/81 shooting splits. The guard put his team on his back often, regularly playing the entire game. In fact, he's played at least 40 minutes in the past six games for Jacksonville State. It was an excellent sendoff season in what was likely Pierre's last season of college basketball.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kennesaw State plays Jacksonville State following Cottle's 24-point showing

Kennesaw State visits the Jacksonville State Gamecocks after Simeon Cottle scored 24 points in the Owls' 85-80 win over the Liberty Flames

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre has 23 in Jacksonville State's 73-65 victory over UTEP

Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 23 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the UTEP Miners 73-65

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre leads Jacksonville State against New Mexico State

Jacksonville State plays the New Mexico State Aggies after Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 34 points in Jacksonville State's 70-68 win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

New Mexico State visits Jacksonville State following Pierre's 34-point game

Jacksonville State hosts the New Mexico State Aggies after Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 34 points in Jacksonville State's 70-68 victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre scores 34, Jacksonville State defeats Louisiana Tech 70-68

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 70-68 led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 34 points

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre puts up 28, Jacksonville State downs Western Kentucky 85-83

Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 28 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 85-83

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre scores 36, Jacksonville State knocks off Middle Tennessee 77-63

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 77-63 on Thursday night led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 36 points

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida International visits Jacksonville State following Pierre's 20-point outing

Jacksonville State hosts the Florida International Panthers after Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 20 points in Jacksonville State's 65-59 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies

JANUARY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre's 20 lead Jacksonville State over Sam Houston 70-62

Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 20 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 70-62 on Saturday night

JANUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre scores 14 as Jacksonville State beats Louisiana Tech 63-61

Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 14 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 63-61 on Thursday night

JANUARY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre and Jacksonville State host Western Kentucky

Jacksonville State faces the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 20 points in the Gamecocks' 83-71 loss to the Kennesaw State Owls

JANUARY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Pierre scores 29 as Jacksonville State downs Fort Valley State 111-70

Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 29 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Fort Valley State Wildcats 111-70 on Monday night

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Pierre's 22 lead Jacksonville State over Eastern Kentucky 91-80

Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 22 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 91-80 on Saturday

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Dominates again Pierre amassed 30 points (10-17 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 89-59 win over Columbia International.

Impact Pierre continued his dominant start to the season on Monday. He has been one of the most productive players in the country averaging 24.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.6 three-pointers through the first eight games. Pierre will hope to keep things rolling on Sunday against South Alabama.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaron Pierre Jr.'s double-double leads Jacksonville State past Columbia International 89-59

Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Jacksonville State over Columbia International 89-59

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

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