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On YouTubeCollege Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 14
SMU basketball adds C-USA Player of the Year in transfer portal, per report
SMU basketball will be adding a big piece to next year's lineup. The Mustangs landed Conference USA Player of the Year in Jacksonville State’s Jaron Pierre
College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 14
Jaron Pierre commits to SMU 
Another big-time transfer is off the board. The Kentucky Wildcats were in the mix for Jaron Pierre Jr. for several weeks, but that buzz died down recently as they made a push for Lamar Wilkerson.
College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 12
National scoring leader potentially perfect fit in Hogs' portal pursuit
Three SEC teams remain without a commitment out of the transfer portal since it opened March 24. Newly crowned NCAA Tournament champions Florida, Texas A&M led by freshly hired Bucky McMillan and Arkansas have yet land anyone yet.
The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?
College Basketball News / Pack Insider / April 4
NC State is Meeting with Jacksonville St. Guard Jaron Pierre Jr.
NC State is meeting with Jacksonville State Transfer Guard Jaron Pierre Jr. (6’6″/188) and his agent, and apparently, there is mutual interest. Pierre Jr.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 4
Kentucky is making a strong push after the top scorer in the transfer portal
Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff are after some elite talent in the transfer portal, and one player who has gained a lot of interest is former Jacksonville State guard Jaron Pierre Jr.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 4
Kentucky Wildcats Pursue Conference USA Player of the Year in Transfer Portal
As the Kentucky Wildcats enter their second week of offseason roster adjustments, they remain active in the transfer portal, aiming to add experience and scoring depth.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 3
Jaron Pierre Jr. Draws High-Major Interest as Transfer Portal Battle Heats Up
The transfer portal remains a key avenue for college basketball programs looking to reload their rosters, and one of the hottest names on the market right now is Jacksonville State’s Jaron Pierre Jr.
College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 2
Kentucky makes contact with Jaron Pierre
Add another big name to the board. Mark Pope and his staff have been hot on the recruiting trail this week, looking to position themselves to bring in a solid transfer class this upcoming season.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 1
Kentucky contacts college basketball's leading scorer from last season
Kentucky is continuing to make waves in the transfer portal. As the list keeps growing, Mark Pope and the staff reached out to Jacksonville State transfer guard Jaron Pierre according to Tristan Pharis of KY Insider.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
NCAA’s 4th-Leading Scorer Enters Transfer Portal
Only days after the NCAA’s leading three-point shooter entered the transfer portal, another top scorer decided it was his turn. Jaron Pierre Jr., a guard from Jacksonville State, has entered the transfer portal.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Nation's Leading Scorer Enters Transfer Portal on Monday
Despite the NCAA Tournament reaching the Final Four, with both games set to be played on Saturday, some of the biggest storylines in college basketball are centered on the transfer portal.
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / March 31
Jacksonville State’s Jaron Pierre will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, declare for 2025 NBA Draft
Jacksonville State’s Jaron Pierre Jr. scored more points than anyone else in college basketball this season. Now, he’ll be continuing his career elsewhere either in college or in the pros.
College Basketball News / Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI / March 19
Six Big Takeaways From Georgia Tech's Disappointing NIT Tournament Loss to Jacksonville State
Georgia Tech finished the 2024-2025 regular season at .500 after a disappointing home loss to one of the best teams in the Conference USA. The metrics had the Yellow Jackets as a favorite at home, but the Gamecocks came ready to play in McCamish Pavilion and gave Georgia Tech the work.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 18
Jacksonville State routs host Georgia Tech in NIT opener
Jaron Pierre Jr. led the way with 30 points as Jacksonville State went into Atlanta and dominated No. 4 seed Georgia Tech 81-64 on Tuesday in the opening round of the NIT.
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