On the final day of eligible transfer portal entries, MU lost its 6-foot-11 redshirt freshman. Pearson, a former four-star prospect, never saw the floor for Marquette. The now-former Golden Eagle was expected to take on a more prominent role following the departure of Ben Gold.
Per On3, Pearson rates as a 3-star prospect in the transfer portal. Pearson skipped his senior year of high school, making him the same age as an incoming freshman. He was a top-100 nationally ranked prospect under head coach Darryl “Pee Wee” Lenard and helped the Bombers to a state tournament runner-up finish in 2023-24. He also averaged 16.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per outing last season while shooting 64.2 percent from the floor.
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After the addition of Sananda Fru, Marquette’s big-man rotation now consists of Fru, Caedin Hamilton, and Joshua Clark. Before Pearson’s abrupt transfer portal entry, Marquette had 14 of 15 roster spots filled. After his departure, the Golden Eagles now have the flexibility to add depth in both the frontcourt and backcourt.
