2026 Recruiting: Caden Pierce (Transfer) potential interest

[Huskyforlife]

It’s Richard Kent so grain of salt but interesting rumor nonetheless.

 

[huskyfan224]

Just posted that in 26 thread. Seems like AK replacement

 

[UC4L]

I didn’t know his brother is Alex pierce the receiver on the colts

 

[DCHuskyFan]

It’s Richard Kent so grain of salt but interesting rumor nonetheless.

Not completely out of the realm of of possibility…

Less is more: Why Princeton star Caden Pierce's shrewd move to pause playing career is the way to go

The former Ivy League Player of the Year's final year of eligibility is on hold until the 2026-27 college basketball season

www.cbssports.com

 

[Lafayette]

Makes sense. Get Ivy league degree from Princeton then transfer to NIL and profit sharing friendly UConn with a year to play. Even if, it's a one year deal.

 

[Mr. French]

Interesting situation. Seems like a smart kid.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Excellent example of what Hurley calls "sniping".

The six-foot-seven, 220-pound Pierce played most of his minutes last season as Princeton's PF and some as their Princeton offense "center", which is basically a high-post pivot player surrounded by a four-out system. Pierce actually had his best season in 2023-24 when he was solely in that center role.

Pierce isn't nearly as good of a three-point shooter as Karaban (32.7 career 3P%), but he's a better passer and rebounder. According to EvanMiya.com, he also finished last season as Princeton's best defensive player, according to his metrics.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Excellent example of what Hurley calls "sniping".

The six-foot-seven, 220-pound Pierce played most of his minutes last season as Princeton's PF and some as their Princeton offense "center", which is basically a high-post pivot player surrounded by a four-out system. Pierce actually had his best season in 2023-24 when he was solely in that center role.

Pierce isn't nearly as good of a three-point shooter as Karaban (32.7 career 3P%), but he's a better passer and rebounder. According to EvanMiya.com, he also finished last season as Princeton's best defensive player, according to his metrics.

He’d have to be a PF here, wonder how he fits?

 

[REB1094]

Why wouldn't we just wait until the offseason and get somebody that actually played this year?

 

[Hey Adrien!]

He’d have to be a PF here, wonder how he fits?

One idea, Hurley loves a bigger player who can pass well and be a secondary distributor, whether it was Castle, McNeeley or Andre.

Pierce could be that guy, albeit as a 4, which opens up the types of players UConn can bring in at the 3 where they don't have to be good passers/distributors.

 

[superjohn]

One idea, Hurley loves a bigger player who can pass well and be a secondary distributor, whether it was Castle, McNeeley or Andre.

Pierce could be that guy, albeit as a 4, which opens up the types of players UConn can bring in at the 3 where they don't have to be good passers/distributors.

Sure but it would be nice to bring in some elite athletes again.

 

[UCFan1513]

Not a good shooter (65% FTs), took a huge dip sophomore to Junior year, and won’t have played in a game for almost 1.5 years. And Richard Kent is always wrong

 

[RichCTBB]

Maybe we get him and that Wolf kid

 

[TerryBoyz]

Speaking of Ivy League transfers, whatever happened to Danny…
I’m sorry I can’t even finish.

 

[navery12]

Why wouldn't we just wait until the offseason and get somebody that actually played this year?

Because when a really good player and top transfer at your biggest position of need enters the portal you reach out. If he wants to come here it's a no brainer

 

[Mr. French]

Surprised at the negative comments. He seems like a great fit for our offense and culture.

A high level athlete like him is obviously training all year, he’s not sitting around eating m&m’s.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Am I the only one who views the idea that one game into the season a school is publicly recruiting for next seasone someone who is currently enrolled in another school?

I'm not blaming our school/staff as it is now part of the equation (at least in this case), but that it is now part of the equation feels extremely wrong.

 

[superjohn]

Am I the only one who views the idea that one game into the season a school is publicly recruiting for next seasone someone who is currently enrolled in another school?

I'm not blaming our school/staff as it is now part of the equation (at least in this case), but that it is now part of the equation feels extremely wrong.

He's not playing at Princeton and his eligibility is up at Princeton so I don't see why it would feel extremely wrong.

 

[HooperScooper]

Am I the only one who views the idea that one game into the season a school is publicly recruiting for next seasone someone who is currently enrolled in another school?

I'm not blaming our school/staff as it is now part of the equation (at least in this case), but that it is now part of the equation feels extremely wrong.

Read this article, which was posted above. That will explain why.

Less is more: Why Princeton star Caden Pierce's shrewd move to pause playing career is the way to go

The former Ivy League Player of the Year's final year of eligibility is on hold until the 2026-27 college basketball season

www.cbssports.com

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Any chance he can graduate early and join in January? /s

 

[auror]

And also we're not publicly recruiting him. Richard Kent is publicly rumor mongering lol.

 

[Lafayette]

Am I the only one who views the idea that one game into the season a school is publicly recruiting for next seasone someone who is currently enrolled in another school?

I'm not blaming our school/staff as it is now part of the equation (at least in this case), but that it is now part of the equation feels extremely wrong.

Recruiting calendars being what they are - we do next years frosh before this season starts, so why not entertain a red shirt senior now that the season starts.

 

[DC23]

Caden Pierce is severely overrated. 11 ppg last year in the Ivy League 😂. If he was anything that arrogant Ivy folks truly think he is, Princeton would’ve done a better job giving Yale a run for their money the last two years. Let him go elsewhere, UConn doesn’t need him. He ain’t Bill Bradley for call crying out loud, and isn’t even close to Xaivian Lee, either.

 

[DC23]

Caden Pierce is severely overrated. 11 ppg last year in the Ivy League 😂. If he was anything that arrogant Ivy folks truly think he is, Princeton would’ve done a better job giving Yale a run for their money the last two years. Let him go elsewhere, UConn doesn’t need him. He ain’t Bill Bradley for call crying out loud, and isn’t even close to Xaivian Lee, either.

Not to mention sitting a year out doesn’t do him any favors to then go right into high, high-Major basketball if he comes to Storrs.

 

[uconnyankee]

Am I the only one who views the idea that one game into the season a school is publicly recruiting for next seasone someone who is currently enrolled in another school?

I'm not blaming our school/staff as it is now part of the equation (at least in this case), but that it is now part of the equation feels extremely wrong.

Once a kid is in transfer portal, doesn’t that mean he’s a free agent? And, he’s not currently playing or on a roster. Is there a specific window to recruit?

I get what you’re saying. If we were publicly going after Bryce Hopkins for example, I would be in agreement (or name any other active college player).

Also, is UConn making this public, or someone with knowledge of the topic? Or someone that just wants some clicks.