#3 GRANT PIERCE

Illinois Wheelchair Basketball – Men – 11/09/24

#3 Grant Pierce

Class: Junior

Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology (Pre-Med)

Classification: 3.0

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

High School: Northeast


2025-26 Season Statistics


PPG: 6.6

RPG: 5.0

APG: 1.5

SPG: 0.59

MPG: 22.66


2025-26 JUNIOR


  • Averaged 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in 25 minutes per game at Big Cheese
  • Tied a season-high 14 points (6-9 shooting), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal vs LWSRA (1/18)
  • 12 point (6-9 shooting), 11 rebound (4 offensive) double-double with 2 steals vs UWW (1/18)
  • 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block vs Minnesota Timberwolves D2 (1/17)
  • 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 steal vs Alabama (12/6)
  • 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block vs UTA (12/6)
  • 3 points, 7 rebounds vs Auburn (12/5)
  • 6 points, 6 rebounds vs Missouri (11/22)
  • 6 points, 13 rebounds (4 offensive), 3 assists, and 2 blocks against UWW (11/22)
  • 8 points (4-5 shooting), 5 rebounds (3 offensive) vs Michigan (11/21)
  • 4 points, 9 rebounds vs UWW in Chicago (11/16)
  • Season high 14 points (7-9 shooting), 3 rebounds, 2 assists vs WASA (11/16)
  • 12 points, 4 rebounds vs LWSRA (11/15)
  • 8 points, 4 rebounds vs WASA (11/15)
  • 4 points, 2 rebounds vs UWW (11/15)

2024-25 SOPHOMORE


  • Appeared in 22 games as a sophomore, averaging 5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 21 minutes
  • Averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 3 games at Nationals
  • 8 points, 6 rebounds vs Missouri (3/27)
  • Tied a career-high 16 points (8-11), 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals vs Eastern Washington (3/26)
  • 4 points on 2-3 shooting vs UWW (2/14)
  • 2 points, 1 rebound vs Alabama (1/25)
  • 4 points, 4 rebounds (3 offensive), 1 assist and 1 steal vs Eastern Washington (12/7)
  • 8 points, tied a career-high 9 rebounds (4 offensive) in 30 minutes vs Auburn (12/7)
  • 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists vs Auburn (12/6)
  • Career-high 16 points and tied a career-high 9 rebounds (2 offensive) vs Missouri (12/6)
  • 10 points on 5/6 shooting (83%) vs UTA (11/23)
  • 7 points, 3 rebounds vs SMSU (11/23)
  • 12 points, 5 rebounds vs Arizona (11/22)
  • 10 points, 3 rebounds vs UTA (10/25)
  • 8 points, a career-high 9 rebounds (3 offensive), 2 assists in 37 minutes vs Arizona (10/25)

2023-24 FRESHMAN


  • Named the 2023-24 Illinois Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Most Improved Player

HIGH SCHOOL


  • Attended Northeast High School
  • Named Junior Athlete of the Year
  • 16-time All-American

PERSONAL


  • Born March 9, 2005
  • Majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology (Pre-Med) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Parents are Kary and Ryan Pierce
  • Has 3 brothers
  • Favorite athlete is himself and favorite teams are OKC Thunder, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Favorite artists are Prince, Wilco, Ye
  • Hobbies include being with family, fishing, and fixing things
  • Proudest sports achievement is being his grandma’s favorite athlete
  • Also on the Illinois Wheelchair Track Team
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