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Pierre's 18 lead Providence over Green Bay 79-65

Led by Jayden Pierre's 18 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Green Bay Phoenix 79-65 on Saturday night

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to full minutes in win Pierre ended Tuesday's 60-51 victory over Hampton with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact Pierre has been restricted in the earlier games of the season with a groin injury, but he reverted to 32 minutes in the win over Hampton, which was the second-highest on the team. The junior guard also logged a season-best 13 points, although only three games have unfolded, and his output should continue to heighten as he continues to sustain full games in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on minutes restriction Pierre (groin) continues to see his minutes restricted as he makes his way back from a groin injury, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Pierre has seen an average of 23.5 minutes per game across Providence's first two games as he continues to work his way back to full strength following an offseason groin injury. The 6-foot-2 junior averaged 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.8 steals across 31 starts with the team last season, and he should return to his normal role soon.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for opener Pierre is set to play in Monday's game versus Central Connecticut, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.

Impact Pierre will play in Monday's opener after dealing with a groin injury late in the preseason. He started 31 of 32 games last season and averaged 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Groin injury causes preseason DNP Pierre did not play during Providence's charity game Saturday against Massachusetts due to a groin injury, per sports journalist Kevin McNamara.

Impact Pierre being out resulted in Providence's starting backcourt including Miami transfer Bensley Joseph and rotational starter Corey Floyd. As a result, Pierre's injury status is questionable as the 2024-25 Friars prepare for their season opener against Central Connecticut on Nov. 4. According to a later post by McNamara, Pierre is among all but one player (Bryce Hopkins) he believes can be ready by then.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Looking bigger and stronger Pierre is reportedly looking bigger and stronger this offseason and could be primed for another breakout season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Pierre took a step forward for the Friars in 2023, averaging 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game as a sophomore, and appears to be on track to make another potential leap heading into the 2024 season. The 6-foot-2 guard will likely be called upon for a larger role for the Friars this season following the departure of star guard Devin Carter and will hope to be able to fill the shoes of the former All-American.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Plays Saturday Pierre ended up playing in Saturday's 75-72 loss to Butler, logging seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five assists and two rebounds though reported to be ill and not able to play pri...

Impact Pierre was not included in the Friars starting lineup and was marked sick and not able to play, but eventually came off the bench and produced a decent stat-line though the team ultimately came up short. Though it looks like his illness shouldn't be a huge issue, the status of the sophomore guard should be monitored in the coming days as his absence from the starting lineup was unordinary.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pop-up illness Pierre (illness) will college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara Saturday's matchup against Butler.

Impact Pierre hasn't missed a game since November, but will miss Saturday's matchup due to an illness with Garwey Dual getting the start. The sophomore guard averages 9.0 points and 3.2 assists on the season, and will next be able to suit up Tuesday against Saint John's.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Soriano scores 16 as St. John's defeats Providence, 75-73

Joel Soriano scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the Red Storm's 75-73 victory over Providence on Wednesday night.

JANUARY 11

Big workload Wednesday Pierre contributed seven points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 61-57 loss to Seton Hall.

Impact Pierre has combined to log 74 minutes across this past two games, delivering 15 points while only attempting threes and free throws over that span. The 6-foot-2 guard could continue to be leaned on with Bryce Hopkins (knee) done for the season, but it's also possible that Providence pivots and adds more size to the lineup moving forward.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Observed in warmups Pierre (hamstring) was observed participating in warmups for Saturday's game against Rhode Island, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Pierre was also seen warming up during Tuesday's match against Wagner before ultimately sitting out. His participation during warmups for a second straight week bodes well for his chances of stepping into the court after missing three games to injury.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Tuesday Pierre (hamstring) will not play in Tuesday's game against Wagner, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Pierre warmed up prior to the game, but ultimately did not feel good enough to go on Tuesday. It appears Pierre should have a good chance to return from a three-game absence on Saturday against Rhode Island.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Pierre (hamstring) is warming up and will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Wagner, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact The sophomore will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Wagner as he has been dealing with a hamstring injury throughout the week. Pierre has averaged 10.3 points and 3.0 assists so far this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Friday Pierre (hamstring) could be available Friday against Lehigh, according to Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact According to Providence's head coach Kim English, Pierre is "moving in the right direction" in terms of his injury recovery. He will either prevent or log consecutive DNPs on Friday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Pierre has 16 as Providence takes down Milwaukee 79-69

Led by Jayden Pierre's 16 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 79-69 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS