Justin Pierce Headed To Japan To Continue Pro Basketball Career

Posted Jul 31, 2023
Since ending his college basketball career at UNC, Justin Pierce has played five seasons overseas. The former Tar Heel guard began his pro career in Finland with Lapuan Korikobrat then spent the next two seasons in Germany. From there, Pierce spent the 2022-23 season in Montenegro and now will play the 2023-24 season with Viatin Mie in Japan. (Keeping It Heel)

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