#42 JOSHUA PIERCE

Illinois Wheelchair Basketball – Men – 11/09/24

#42 Joshua Pierce

Class: Junior

Major: Architecture

Classification: 3.0

Hometown: Champaign, Illinois

High School: St. Thomas More


2024-25 SOPHOMORE


  • Named the University of Illinois Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Most Improved Player
  • Appeared in 18 games as a sophomore, averaging 10 minutes per game
  • 2 rebounds vs Missouri (3/27)
  • 2 assists vs Eastern Washington (3/26)
  • 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist vs CUNY (2/15)
  • 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal vs Missouri (2/14)
  • 2 points, 4 rebounds vs Missouri (1/24)
  • Career-high 10 points and 9 rebounds (3 offensive) in 21 minutes vs Eastern Washington (12/7)
  • 6 points, 4 rebounds vs Auburn (12/6)
  • 4 points, 4 rebounds vs Missouri (12/6)
  • 1 point, 1 rebound vs UTA (10/25)

2023-24 FRESHMAN


HIGH SCHOOL


  • Attended The High School of St. Thomas More

PERSONAL


  • Born April 21, 2005
  • Majoring in Architecture in the School of Architecture
  • Parents are Bryan and Sue Pierce
  • Has one brother, Andrew 
  • Hobbies include wheelchair basketball and artwork
  • Proudest sports achievement is winning the MIP in 2024-25
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