Before talking about rookie De’Andre Hunter after the first day of Hawks training camp Monday, coach Lloyd Pierce took a beat and smiled.
“De’Andre?” Pierce said, pausing. “We’re going to love De’Andre. That’s all I can say. We’re going to love De’Andre. I’ve coached a couple guys who have played deep into the NCAA Tournament. He’s the first one I can say ‘I see why Virginia won.’ I see why they won. He’s got a poise about him, nothing rattles him.”
Pierce is already impressed with the stellar defensive player who averaged 15.2 points in 32.5 minutes per game at UVA last season.