Missouri's second-leading scorer will not return next season. All rights reserved. Pinson later shared what he told Gobert during an appearance on the "Locked On Mavs" podcast. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He posted 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in five summer league games. Many are unofficially dubbing them the "Theo Pinson rules.". The transfer market still has mobile post players that can supply the Tigers with rebounding and rim finishing. (9-15, 13th place in conference ( WAC) Last Game: L 67-78 at Grand Canyon. 24, vs. Arkansas, 2/8/20 His 2.4 possessions per game pushing in transition places him 12th among 224 high-major players, per Synergy. The latest around the transfer portal might show some good signs for Missouri. Pinson did it against Arkansas, Auburn and Ole Miss Scored in double figures 14 times in 2019-20 As a freshman in 2018-19, played in 31 games, starting 12 while averaging 6.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists . Missouri junior point guard Xavier Pinson has played his last game in a Tiger uniform. The LSU Tigers are looking like a force in the SEC on the hardwood, and Xavier Pinson is a big reason why. Throughout the games early stages, Dru Smith dialed in his shooting stroke. He's just all-in for the team,", "I've been in the NBA eight years. Tilmons screen angle makes it easy for Rodriguez to get over the top, while White steps up. After averaging 13.6 points in 2020-21, that figure dropped to 9.8 this past season with the Tigers. With basketball today, efficiency is the name of the game, and Pinson struggled to be efficient. Pinson gained infamy during the Mavericks' Game 2 loss against the Warriors on Friday after wearing a white shirt that matched the Warriors' uniforms, standing up and raising his hand. / The news was reported by On3s Joe Tipton. After all, Mizzous head coach changed the offense to cater to the skills of Pinson; they went from a more pace and space offense to one which heavily featured ball screens and put the guards in position to attack downhill. Hes getting 5.2 shots at the rim each night and posted a 46.9 free-throw rate. The only one to start more than three games this season was Kobe Brown. "I think the officials need to check on both sides and make sure no lines are being crossed, whether verbally or with actions," Gobert said. He wasnt aggressive at the rim making plays. 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He's a constant ball of positive energy. After finishing out his contract with the Knicks, Pinson was without a job for most of the 2021-22 season. I've been on, what, five teams or something like that Theo is the best [teammate],", "He's always in the huddle pointing out small details that can make or break a game,". Its Transfer Portal SZN around here, and while we expect Missouri to be a little less involved than last year, lets try and keep track of everything. Starring: Theo Pinson pic.twitter.com/23svL5Nr5n North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 201617 NCAA champions, "Three UNC basketball signees named McDonald's All-Americans", "2011 USA Basketball men's U16 national team finalizes roster: Theo Pinson makes the cut", "Theo Pinson perseveres to celebrate NCAA title with Tar Heels", "Infectious both on and off the court, Theo Pinson charges North Carolina", "The Tar Heels' X-factor? So funneling possessions in an offense catered to your skills, I think you have to give the head coach a little credit for catering to the player with the highest ceiling on the team. Born June 23, 2000 in Chicago Son of Jackie and Lamont Pinson Career plan is to be a broadcaster either on television or radio Major is interdisciplinary studies. "Pinson's potential: How a skinny high school guard became Missouri's newest star", "Driven to grow beyond his Chicago roots, Pinson delivers for Mizzou", "Chicago point guard Xavier Pinson picks Mizzou over Badgers, Hoyas", "Pinson, Smith refuse to cool off as Mizzou edges Ole Miss", "The X-factor: Play of Missouri's Pinson forged by a fearless mindset and fast tempo", "Missouri's Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith, Jeremiah Tilmon all withdraw from NBA draft", "Pinson erupts as Missouri secures redemption victory at Tennessee", "Tigers top TCU in OT; Tilmon, Pinson set career-highs", "Former Mizzou guard Xavier Pinson stays in SEC, headed to LSU", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xavier_Pinson&oldid=1152390996, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 April 2023, at 23:48. He was named a McDonald's All-American in his senior year. On its second trip, a smart ball reversal made its way to Kobe Brown for an open 3-pointer. [28], On December 20, 2021, Pinson signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks. Pinson attended St. Patrick High School in Chicago, Illinois. Steals 7, vs. Wake Forest, 11/27/21 PRIOR TO LSU If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). He stood 5'1" as a freshman and made the varsity team in his following year. PERSONAL Pinson would go on to be a two-time All-Star; win a Gold Glove in center; and tally 2,787 hits, 256 home runs, 485 doubles, and 305 stolen bases across parts of 18 big-league seasons. 3FG Attempts 13, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 As for his high school career to now, what kind of player are the Tigers getting out of the multi-year SEC starter? [22] On November 29, the Knicks re-signed Pinson to a two-way contract with the Westchester Knicks. The Chicago native entered the transfer portal this week, the programconfirmed late Tuesday to the Tribune. He doesn't play a lot, but he's into the game, and we didn't have that. He's more of a playmaker than scorer for LSU his points are down, his assists are up but his mere. Now, Martins willing to live with Pinson forcing the issue, whether its a questionable pass or reckless shot. Story: https://t.co/HowORraFGl pic.twitter.com/It02wM27Hl. An unexpected turn to the evening lands a versatile big man from Spain. Still, theres a hint of a seam when the ball swings to Pinson in the left slot as Joiner tries to recover. Namely North Carolina and Michigan State. When the ball changes sides of the floor, there are scrambled closeout responsibilities. MORE:Which players made All-Defensive Teams this season? The five incoming freshmen fill out a good amount of space Sean Durugordon has already been on campus and practicing since January but with the amount of production leaving there are still some big spots to fill. Odds and lines subject to change. He declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing his name and returning to college. Related to this story. LSU transfer Xavier Pinson has committed to New Mexico State, he tells @On3sports. Lets not pretend like we didnt see this coming. When you look at the compounds mixed in MUs petri dish, Pinsons a catalyzing agent capable of propelling reactions. Retreating and resetting would be the right call. On August 6, 2018, Pinson signed a training camp contract with the Nets,[7] which was confirmed to be a two-way contract for the 201819 season. Had Pinson opted to do it as White sprinted to contest, and had Tilmon seal off a help defender, he might have had an easy layup or a coveted trip the foul line. [13] On July 8, 2019, the Nets re-signed Pinson to a reported two-year contract,[14][15] after the Nets rescinded their qualifying offer to Pinson on July 6. With any luck, Pinson will help keep MU pointed toward that destination. The latest around the transfer portal might show some good signs for Missouri. [8][9] Pinson made his NBA debut on October 20, 2018, in a 132112 loss to the Indiana Pacers, scoring two points with a rebound and two assists in six and half minutes of play. / Gambling Problem? the Tigers' season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. High School: Consensus three-star recruit Helped Simeon Academy to a Top 5 ranking in the USA Today Super 25 national rankings and Illinois Class 4A Sectional Championship Averaged 11.9 points and 3.8 assists while shooting 58.5 percent from the field at Simeon, which was 29-4 and won the Public League championship Scored 31 points in Chicagos annual City + Suburban All-Star game . 42 PG, No. Instead, Pinson hoists up a step-back 3-ball of his own. When Smith sat with an injured ankle, Arkansas faced a challenging opening to SEC play hosting Missouri and traveling to LSU and Tennessee struggled to tread water and post a minus-1 net rating, per HoopLens. As for his on the court play, Pinson played only 51 games during his time in Brooklyn. Tari Eason became the first LSU player to post a 20-10 double since the SEC… Eric Gaines scored 13 points and six assists in win over LIpscomb. FG Attempts 21, twice [23], Pinson joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2021 NBA Summer League. Former LSU point guard Xavier Pinson will be heading out west for his fifth and final season of eligibility. Pinson also comes from a winning situation in Missouri that at one point was a top 10 team in the country during the 2020-21 season. These sudden turnarounds could be a coincidence. The combo guards return isnt a minor bit of roster news. https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/19/lsu-basketball-xavier-pinson-transfer-portal-new-mexico-state/, Tracking every LSU player selected in the 2023 NFL draft, How to watch as No. Joiner hustles back to stop the ball. "His spirit, what he's done. Who knows at this point what transpires, Michigan State has only lost one player to transfer so far in lightly used guard Jack Hoiberg (yes, Freds son), and North Carolina has already seen Walker Kessler announce a transfer, and DayRon Sharpe declare for the NBA draft. One of the perks to the pick-and-roll premised system is the constant pressure going toward the rim will produce more free-throws. During his freshman season, Pinson played in 31 of32 games, making 12 starts and averaging 6.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. While Pinsons averaging more giveaways this season, his rates for pick-and-rolls and in transition are roughly in line with the Division I average and declined since his freshman campaign. However, no specific figure has been verified. The combo guard couldnt snake his dribble back toward the middle, either. On Wednesday afternoon, Pinson, who entered the transfer portal following the dismissal of coach Will Wade, committed to New Mexico State. Sign up for the LSU Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Reductive as it might sound, Pinsons creates value by paving a path to the charity stripe, and knocking down a couple of catch-and-shoot 3-pointers will add a little juice. But as the season wore on, there seemed to be a fracture of sorts. "Hey, listen, I'll take it," Pinson said with a laugh. With the expectation that the NCAA will soon allow a blanket waiver for a one-time, penalty-free transfer rule following the year-long COVID-19 pandemic, theres a high likelihood that Pinson will be available to suit up for the Tigers immediately in Baton Rouge next season. BREAKING: Campbell Transfer Jesus Carralero commits to Mizzou. 1. Latest on New Mexico State Aggies guard Xavier Pinson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Missouri confirmed Tuesday morning that Dru Smith, Jeremiah Tilmon, Mark Smith, Mitchell Smith and Buggs all won't be using the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA because of the coronavirus pandemic. Freshman point guard Xavier Pinson has seen his playing time and production increase during the past 10 games. That leaves two open scholarship spots for the Tigers to fill. 41 PG, No. Among 113 high-major players in Synergys database, hes tied for 11th in pick-and-roll possessions (1.9 per game) that end at the rim. [1] In the summer of 2011, Pinson was named to the USA Basketball U16 team, where he won the gold medal with future Tar Heel teammate Justin Jackson. Which players made All-Defensive Teams this season? Terms of Service / Or perhaps a defender steps up, creating a dump-off to Tilmon or a backcut by Watson. Mizzous Isaiah McGuire selected by Cleveland Browns in fourth round of the NFL Draft, The former Missouri Tiger is now a Cleveland Brown, Mizzou Basketball Offseason 2021: Transfers out, transfers in, and Recruiting, Roster Math: Aidan Shaws a high-end component for Mizzous stylistic shift, Mizzou Hoops Player Review: Isiaih Mosley. Rebounds 9, twice "When you have guys on the bench who dont play that just keep talking and saying things and the officials hear but don't do anything, as a man, you ask, 'Is it worth being suspended?' Became just the third Missouri freshman in program history to shoot at least 40 percent from the field, 40 percent from 3-point age and 75 percent from the free throw line in the same season In three seasons has scored 903 points (10.3 average) for 88 games/49 starts 98 three-pointers made, 2.7 rebounds per game. He goes airborne and tries to thread a pass thats deflected, leading to a runout for Ole Miss. It was over then. Pinson transferred to LSU last season after three years at Missouri. "Theo has been our MVP since he joined the team," Mavs coach Jason Kidd said earlier this season. 282), White, KJ Buffen, and Luis Rodriguez erase perimeter breakdowns at the rim. 5 in Illinois, 247Sports Ranking: No. After the shot missed the rim, Martin quickly signaled for Buggs to replace Pinson on the floor. 27, vs. Tennessee, 1/23/21 Biggest 2021 SEC Game: Pinson's biggest point production in SEC play this season came vs. No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Yet after three minutes, the box score showed him 0 for 1 from the floor with a lone assist and an unforced turnover. For his part, Joiners not worried about a weird cross-match on Mitchell Smith, either. Eligibility restrictions apply. If Pinson skips a pass to Brown, Rodriguez can use its flight time to recover, and even then, he can check up short and dare the sophomore to knock down a jumper. Pinson would go on to be a two-time All-Star; win a Gold Glove in center; and tally 2,787 hits, 256 home runs, 485 doubles, and 305 stolen bases across parts of 18 big-league seasons. Its Transfer Portal SZN around here, and while we expect Missouri to be a little less involved than last year, lets try and keep track of everything. 1 LSU baseball hosts Alabama for weekend series at The Box, LSU gymnastics announces return of 4 seniors in 2024, LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese reacts to addition of Louisville transfer Hailey Van Lith, LSU rolled out the red carpet for big-time transfer addition Hailey Van Lith, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 247Sports National Basketball Recruiting Analyst Eric Bossi's Take: " Xavier Pinson may not be the most efficient guard in America, but he is a dynamic athlete with an electric first step. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He can afford to be assertive with Allen backing him up at the rim. [16][17], In December 2019, Pinson began to see more minutes for the Nets due to an Achilles injury to David Nwaba. during an appearance on the "Locked On Mavs" podcast, "Theo is the funniest guy on the team. MORE: Why Charles Barkley is rooting for Mavericks in Western Conference Finals. For months weve talked about the likelihood of Pinsons return next season. Though the team faltered at the end of the season, Pinson was . LSU athletic trainer Shawn Eddy helps LSU guard Xavier Pinson (1) up after Pinson looked to injure his right knee in the second half of the Tigers' 79-67 win over the Volunteers, Saturday, January . He leaves a scholarship behind, which means its that time for the Scholarship Graphic: We knew Missouri was likely looking for at least two spots to fill, and now we know for sure its at least two spots. 248 overall, No. As I noted earlier this week, Pinsons preference ratings are obvious: play in the open floor, drive and kick to shooters, and then try to strike a balance between pulling-up off the bounce or applying pressure on a defensess interior. And even if Vanover is called upon, Smiths the kind of athlete you want rotating down on Tilmon. But every player, coach and referee has heard him on the bench. When hes not around the rim and hes taking tough 3s and tough 2s, everybody kind of stands around.. Theo Pinson| Dallas Mavericks Position: G Born: 11/05/95 Height: 6-5 / 1.96 Weight: 220 lbs. Brutal as Wednesday might have been for Pinson and Missouri, which is 5-22 against Mississippi members of the SEC since joining in 2013, history tells us Pinson is likely cycling toward another breakout. The return of point guard Xavier Pinson, which allowed Wade to go back to a starting lineup that was 14-0 before Pinson suffered a sprained knee Jan. 8, was the catalyst LSU needed.. Speaking of his salaries with his NBA teams, he has earned a total pay of $3,527,013. Five minutes into Missouri's tilt at Ole Miss, Xavier Pinson angled around Jeremiah Tilmon's screen, slinked by Luis Rodriguez, and accelerated past Romello . Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin opted to use Drew Buggs at point guard down the stretch against the Sooners. The junior guard showed out at times this season, and when he did it was a lot of fun to watch. He averaged averaged 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 2021-22, where he started 27 of 28 contests. By my count, he played a prominent role in Mizzous first seven possessions. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Watch NBA games online all season long with fuboTV: Start with a 7 . Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 3FG Made 8, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 2022-23 New Mexico State. Big Need: Surveying Mizzous options for interior players left in the portal. But Id stress some level of caution here Pinson may play out his last year elsewhere, but he still may decide to play professionally as well. "Mizzou, words couldnt thank you enough," Pinson said in an Instagram post. Surely, it might be considered a stretch to attribute so much success to a player who has only gotten 758 minutes of floor time in his four years in the league. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The other expected returnersareJavon Pickett, Torrence Watson, Parker Braun, Jordan Wilmore and Ed Chang. It's hard to overstate the strength and perseverance required of black players of Pinson's generation to even make it to the batter's box or pitcher's mound. And more often than not, Pinsons a chief beneficiary of those whistles. SENIOR SEASON (2021-22) 23, vs. Arkansas, 2/6/ 21 He lofted up an errant jumper. As the team slumped, so did their starting point guard. They were named as a team who reached out to Northeastern transfer Tyson Walker, but he appears to be a Michigan State lean. Here is what Brooks said via Drew Hill: "I just wanted. The line at the bottom is kind of fun but you should definitely feel concerned about the GAP of names in the PG and CG categories, and zero names with any college experience. Perhaps Pinson was a bit docile, but coach Kermit Davis approach to ball-screen defense also proved savvy. The Rebels rank 22nd nationally in transition defense, according to Synergy data. Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Pinson played high school basketball for Wesleyan Christian Academy in nearby High Point. (@Prime_VC) June 13, 2019. 32, vs. Ole Miss, 2/28/20 The possession bogs down, but ultimately Mark Smiths drive on the left side of the lane puts the Rebels in rotation. And Jerry West is at the corner of the backboard, bottom corner.". With LSU guard Javonte Smart declaring for the NBA Draft, and the likelihood that former 5-star and projected lottery pick Cameron Thomas follows suit, the Tigers will be searching for two new starters at the guard spots for the 2021-22 season. Undefeated Tigers Get Wednesday Test From Lipscomb, 7 p.m. Pinson Eclipses 1,000 Career Points in 89-49 Win Over Demons, Tigers' Stout Defensive Effort Leads to 83-53 Win Over Belmont, LSU Basketball Has Tough Test With Belmont, Monday 7 PM, LSU Cruises to 85-46 Victory Over McNeese, LSU Uses Late Run to Defeat Liberty, 74-58. Pinson didn't play in the final 5:52 of the game. Kidd is far from the only person to echo those types of sentiments about Pinson. After Memphis' comeback win over Dallas on Monday, Brooks took a shot at Theo Pinson, calling him a cheerleader for his antics on bench. High school career [ edit] Pinson attended St. Patrick High School in Chicago, Illinois. Granted, Ole Miss deserves credit, too. LSU makes the steal and drains the 3-pointer vs. Missouri, Pinson drives into the lane for easy two points, LSU's Xavier Pinson starts feeling it in 1st half, The best dunks from the week in men's college basketball, LSU's Pinson shakes defender with mean crossover and drains the 3, LSU survives late Kentucky rally, throws down back-to-back dunks to seal win, LSU takes care of business in win over Lipscomb, Xavier Pinson shows off range with deep 3, Northwestern State Demons vs. LSU Tigers: Full Highlights, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Davis isnt a great three point shooter but a big time penetrator: Blessed to receive an offer from Mizzo University Thanks to Coach Martin and his staff for recruiting me! His free throw attempts went from over 5 per game to just over 2 per game, he just wasnt creating like he was previously. 3. Is the Matthew Cleveland picture becoming clearer? A 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) swingman, Pinson was the starting shooting guard for the Tar Heels' 2017 NCAA championship team . . All Rights Reserved. That volume stems from another cause: inefficiency. / 99.8 kg. Pinson's last action as a Tiger was a missed 3-pointer, where he tried to draw a foul on an Oklahoma defender with only a few seconds left on the shot clock. He also recorded five assists and two turnovers. Mizzous Isaiah McGuire selected by Cleveland Browns in fourth round of the NFL Draft, The former Missouri Tiger is now a Cleveland Brown, making his Barcelona subpackage to the programs base offense, Mizzou Hoops Player Review: Isiaih Mosley. All rights reserved. Void in ONT. He first gained a reputation as a standout scorer in the Southeastern Conference aftera nine-game stretch to end the 2019-20 season, in which he scored 170 points, averaging 18.9 points per game from Feb. 8 to March 7. I'm gonna find a loophole . In Oxford, we witnessed how Pinsons talents can be as be as inconsistent as they are dynamic. As a sophomore, the 6-foot-2 Pinson appeared in all 31 games, making 11 starts. Sign up at columbiatribune.com/tigerextra for stories, galleries and podcasts in your inbox every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at Looking back over Pinsons 19 possessions, he didnt muster his first shot at the rim until the 14:44 mark of the first half, a layup after splitting two White and Rodriguez at the top of the arc. In his lone season with the Tigers, Pinson started 27 of the 28 games he appeared in while averaging 9.8 points and 4.8 assists.
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