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Rodney Pierce Guard Sophomore 6-2 * 195 Buffalo, NY Hutch Tech HS

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2006-07: Sat out the season per NCAA transfer rules.

College: Played one season at Rider University... played in 24 games and started 10... averaged 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game... ranked third on the team in assists.

High School: Played for head coach Fajri Ansari at Hutch Tech... averaged 25.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 steals and 5.0 assists as a senior...named first-team All-Western New York...scored a school-record 1,903 career points - 17th highest in Western New York history...as a junior earned All-City and All-Conference honors as well as second-team All-State honors.... set the school record for most points scored in a game (51).

Personal: Born November 2, 1987... parents are Rodney Pierce and Sonia Burgin... nickname is Burger... enjoys reading, listening to music and playing chess... favorite athlete is Tracy McGrady... favorite television show is The Wire... admires his mother and uncle because they are both strong-willed... lifetime goal is to be a millionaire... learned from the UB coaching staff to push yourself when you feel like giving up.