Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning starter....Conference Carolinas All-Conference Team (third team) 2022-23....Conference Carolinas Player of the Week (Dec. 27-Jan. 2, 2023)....Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Week twice (Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2022; Jan. 30-Feb.5, 2023)....Great freshman year....Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year 2021-22....Played in all 28 games and made 24 starts in 2021-22....18th nationally in field goal percentage (61.7%)....Conference Carolinas rankings: 3rd in field goal percentage, 4th in rebounding (8.1 rpg), 7th in blocks (1.2 bpg), 23rd in scoring (13.0 ppg)....20 games scoring in double figures with six 20-point outings (season-high 26 vs North Greenville on 2-11-22)....10 double-doubles....Led team with 34 blocks....2021-22 Frankie Award for Male Rookie of the Year....Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 15-21, 2021 and Jan. 10-16, 2022)....Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Month for November 2021, December 2021, and January 2022.

PERSONAL:

• Born Jonah Nicolas Pierce in Westerville, OH
• Graduate of Seminole High School, where he played under the direction of coach Sylvester Wynn
• As a senior, averaged 14.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game
• Nickname is JP

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• Major:  Nursing
• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Forensic investigator
• How you got your nickname: My initials 
• Favorite Superhero: Deadpool
• Favorite Athlete:  Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Favorite Sports Team:  OKC Thunder 
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  One Piece
• Favorite Food:  Eggs
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  West Virginia 
• Favorite Musical Artist: Quin Nfn 
• Favorite Thing About FMU: Friends
• Favorite Off-Field/court Activity: Hanging with friends
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Player of the year/ Defensive player of the year
• Why you first chose your sport: My mom played when she was young 
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Staying focused to the bigger picture 
• Any Brush With Greatness?: Missed a phone call with Anthony Davis