A 6-foot-8 forward/center from Sanford, Florida, Pierce averaged 12.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game in Francis Marion’s three games last week. He shot an impressive 60.9 percent (14-of-23) from the floor and connected on all 10 of his free throw attempts. In Francis Marion’s upset of UNC Pembroke, Pierce ended his efforts with three blocks and one steal to go along with a double-double of 18 points and a career high-tying 14 boards. In the overtime league win over Belmont Abbey, Pierce blocked four shots and had 10 points and eight rebounds.
2022-23 Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Nov. 14, 2022)
Player of the Week: KJ Jones II, Emmanuel
Defensive Player of the Week: Bosko Bojovic, Converse
Week 2 (Nov. 21, 2022)
Player of the Week: Marcus Boykin, Barton
Defensive Player of the Week: Mason Taylor, Belmont Abbey
Week 3 (Nov. 28, 2022)
Player of the Week: KJ Jones II, Emmanuel
Defensive Player of the Week: Kenny Turner, King
Week 4 (Dec. 5, 2022)
Player of the Week: Alex Cox, Francis Marion
Defensive Player of the Week: Jonah Pierce, Francis Marion