Virginia Tech center transferring to PSU
er of the Year Tony Carr has an opportunity
to step in and put his imprint on the pro-
gram immediately. A two-time PCL and
state champion, the 6-3, 185-pound point
guard continues to develop as a leader
and is eager to compete for the job this
summer at a position Chambers instructs
vigorously and with high expectations.
Said Carr, "It means a lot that he wants
me to play point guard, especially my
freshman year, because it just tells me
that he has the ultimate conort nec-
essary to compete in the Big Ten and at
the level Penn State hopes to reach, the
group personi a 7-11 conference
record, the best in his tenure. In addition
to the four recruits they are bringing in
this year, they will have the services of
two highly regarded players who redshirted
last season: junior guard Terrence Samuel,
formerly of Connecticut, and freshman
forward Mike Watkins, another Philadel-
phia standout.
Through the struggles of recruiting in a
scandal-plagued environment, at last, the
sta>'s e>orts to cultivate the best talent
in Philly have produced the type of results
that Chambers believes can change the
program's fortunes.
"Tony is one of those special kids who
can be a program-changer, along with
Lamar and [Joe and Nazeer]," Chambers
said. "It took us from game action will
help Pierce adjust. "It's good for him,
good for us," Chambers said. "Because
it's either bring in a transfer or bring in
a 2017 freshman. Now, I think you put
yourself ahead a little bit because now
you've got a 21-year-old junior. You've
got a grown man playing in the Big Ten,
which is exciting."
A native of Barberton, Ohio, graduate
of Kiski Prep and former Rivals.com
three-star prospect, Pierce was re-
cruited by Pitt, Marquette and Miami
in addition to Virginia Tech. He is ex-
pected to join the team this summer to
begin his academic work and on-=oor
workouts. Chambers said he expects
the transition to go smoothly.
"He has a terri
