Next year's North Carolina men's basketball team is finally complete.
Graduate transfer Justin Pierce, formerly of William & Mary, added to what has already been a busy recruiting cycle for head coach Roy Williams' team, announcing his commitment to the Tar Heels on Thursday on his personal Twitter account.
"I'm excited to announced that I am a Tar Heel!" Pierce wrote on Twitter. "North Carolina gives offers me the best opportunity to chase my dreams on and off the court."
In his junior season at William & Mary, Pierce averaged 14.9 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, earning third team All-CAA honors.
Pierce announced his intention to transfer from William & Mary after longtime head coach Tony Shaver, himself a former Tar Heel, was dismissed from the program.
The 6-foot-7 forward will bring a versatility the Tar Heel frontcourt would have been missing next season. Pierce is a do-it-all big man with capable 3-point range, shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc last season and 41.6 percent the year prior. He could see significant playing time after the departure of Luke Maye, a player who also tended to stretch the defense from the front-court.
On Twitter, Pierce said he'll also pursue a master's degree in business administration, or MBA, while at UNC. After his playing career ends, he hopes to work in an NBA front office.
