Pierre broke down each option with 247Sports.
Florida: “They offered my freshman year, they're in a great conference (SEC) and I know a couple guys that went there. I've seen guys like
Tre Mann go there evolve over time as a player which stands out. They just really let their guards go so that's cool.”
Xavier: “I talk with the coaches and they express how they need a point guard. They have a bunch of talented guys but need somebody who can be the head of the team and be ready to go on day one.”
“Coach
Dante Jackson and
Travis Steele are recruiting me and they're great guys. When I talk with them on zoom they're energetic and seem like they are very interested and want me there. They're good people and I want to see more when I go on my visit.”
Minnesota: “I speak with them everyday. Both
Marcus Jenkins and
Ben Johnson. Their message has been that there is opportunity there. They have a guard there now who's a senior. They got three guys committed in the class and I have the opportunity to play right away in one of the best conferences in college basketball. They feel like I can thrive there.”
Providence: “The history of guards is great over there. Coach Jeff Battle is my lead recruiter and he's coached guys like Chris Paul,
Jeff Teague and
Ish Smith and a bunch of NBA guys so he knows what it takes to get to the next level.”
Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) point guard Jayden Pierre is down to four options. Pierre will be choosing between Florida, Xavier, Minnesota, and Providence with a decision
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