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Basketball star Pierce went from school of hard knocks to Tufts

Tufts basketball coach Bob Sheldon (left) says Jon Pierce, coming from a troubled childhood, “has grown more as a person than anyone I’ve ever had.’’ Tufts basketball coach Bob Sheldon (left) says Jon Pierce, coming from a troubled childhood, “has grown more as a person than anyone I’ve ever had.’’ (Michael Tureski/Sportspix)
By Craig Larson
Globe Staff / February 12, 2010

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The basketball court has been his refuge as long as he can remember, his escape from dark days and lonely nights, unspeakable sins, and unrelenting pain and anger. (Full article: 1230 words)

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