Satchel Pierce joined the Penn State roster in 2016 following two seasons at Virginia Tech. The 7-foot tall, 258 pound center has the body to contribute for Pat Chambers after sitting out last season due to NCAA transfer rules. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.
We got a brief look at Pierce over the summer when the Lions traveled to the Bahamas for two exhibition games. Pierce had a double-double, with 13 points and 12 rebounds in a game versus the NPBA All-Stars. He followed it up with a ten-rebound performance in the second game of the trip, showing that he should be able to provide a solid post presence off the bench for Pat Chambers.