Josh Pierre-Louis to Temple

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Josh Pierre-Louis, the 6-foot-3 point guard from Roselle (N.J.) Catholic, has committed to Temple after decommitting from UNLV in the wake of the coaching change.

The high-flying Pierre-Louis will join his older brother, Nate, a sophomore guard with the Owls.

“We are thrilled for Josh and his commitment to Temple,” RC coach Dave Boff said. “He is going to have a big impact right away and have an opportunity to play with his brother, its truly a great fit.”

Here’s a bunch of dunks last night from UNLV signee @mvojet1 of @rc_basketball. Kid is fun to watch. pic.twitter.com/kaVsgT8mmT

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 6, 2019

A highly athletic floor general who is known for his one-handed tomahawk dunks, Pierre-Louis helped RC win the New Jersey Tournament of Champions title in 2018 and reach the Non-Public B state final in 2019. He suffered broken bones in his hand and then a concussion during the playoffs, but was recovering. 

UNLV fired Menzies after three seasons and a first-round exit from the Mountain West Conference tournament, ending a tenure with small successes but no major leaps.

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