Roy Williams Live: Justin Pierce Adapting

Posted Nov 20, 2019
Justin Pierce is both a veteran and a newbie. He is second on the team in career points and games played behind Christian Keeling, but he’s adapting to all the new in his life that has led to some discomfort. Nonetheless, the 6-foot-7 forward was brought to UNC for a reason. “He does have some abilities,” Williams said on his radio show (Audio) Tuesday. (Inside Carolina)

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