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Top 5 Landing Spots for Caden Pierce in CBB Transfer Portal

John Canady

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5) Louisville Cardinals
The Louisville Cardinals have become a legit threat in the transfer portal over the last year, with head coach Pat Kelsey proving he's not afraid to open up the checkbook when it comes to landing his top targets. Louisville would allow Pierce to compete in the ACC, likely carve out a sizable role, and land a major NIL deal based on the Cardinals' recent reputation.

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Ranking Top 5 Landing Spots for Caden Pierce in CBB Transfer Portal
Caden Pierce finds himself as one of the premier targets in the college basketball transfer portal two years removed from being named the 2023-24 Ivy Player of the Year. After beginning to take official visits, all eyes are on the Princeton forward. With several top programs in the running, it'll more than likely come down to fit rather than NIL money, especially considering the interest level in Pierce. That said, here's a look at the top five landing spots for the transfer wing.

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1) Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue lands at No. 1 on the list solely because of the immediate possibility Pierce would have to not only crack the rotation, but become a primary option on offense for the Boilermakers. Playing in Matt Painter's system would allow the forward to showcase what he has to offer for a top program, while also ensuring playing time on a contending team.
2) UConn Huskies
Dan Hurley has become a significant selling point for UConn prospects. Not only does Hurley allow players to contend for a national championship, but he's also one of the most respected head coaches in college basketball for player development and preparing his players for the next level. For that, it wouldn't be a shock to see the Huskies persuade Pierce to commit to playing in the Big East.
3) Duke Blue Devils
Duke is one of the blue-chip programs most prospects dream of playing for in college basketball. With a top head coach in Jon Scheyer, the Blue Devils would be an ideal landing spot to develop his craft, and if Pierce is assured playing time, it would be a good fit to compete in the ACC.
4) Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga has quietly built a reputation for developing NBA-ready talent, especially versatile wings. The Bulldogs are another contending team that could be an ideal fit and could arguably offer the most significant role of any team that Pierce visits. All things considered, keep an eye on Gonzaga as a dark-horse team to land the Princeton transfer.
5) Louisville Cardinals
The Louisville Cardinals have become a legit threat in the transfer portal over the last year, with head coach Pat Kelsey proving he's not afraid to open up the checkbook when it comes to landing his top targets. Louisville would allow Pierce to compete in the ACC, likely carve out a sizable role, and land a major NIL deal based on the Cardinals' recent reputation.

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Ranking Top 5 Landing Spots for Caden Pierce in CBB Transfer Portal
Caden Pierce finds himself as one of the premier targets in the college basketball transfer portal two years removed from being named the 2023-24 Ivy Player of the Year. After beginning to take official visits, all eyes are on the Princeton forward. With several top programs in the running, it'll more than likely come down to fit rather than NIL money, especially considering the interest level in Pierce. That said, here's a look at the top five landing spots for the transfer wing.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for Caden Pierce in CBB Transfer Portal

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