Needing a combo guard to add beef to the roster, Wade did just that in landing the commitment from Missouri transfer, Xavier Pinson. pic.twitter.com/VAySpKj1ge. He previously played for the Missouri Tigers and LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). A late bloomer from Chicago, Pinson is still filling out physically and likely has another level that he could take his game to if he picks the right situation.. On Wednesday afternoon, Pinson, who entered the transfer portal following the dismissal of coach Will Wade, committed to New Mexico State. 24, vs. Arkansas, 2/8/20 [26] On October 23, he signed with the Maine Celtics as an affiliate player. 2022-23 New Mexico State. Id push back slightly on the notion Pinson was passive at least in opening minutes. His sophomore season was injury free; however, he broke the same bone (fifth metatarsal) in his right foot, causing him to miss the first 16 games of his junior season. Full Schedule and Results. Missouri has already signed five prep players as part of its 2021 signing class Kaleb Brown, Anton Brookshire, Trevon Brazile, Yaya Keita and Sean Durugordon. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. 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. The transition defense I mentioned earlier shows up here after Pinson scoops up a live-ball turnover. When Pinson was in the game, he ended up with a career high 30.7% usage rate (the highest at Mizzou since Leo Lyons 30.8% usage in 2009) with more minutes played and started every game. But his teammates and coaches rave about him. Pinson arrived at LSU this past offseason as a transfer portal addition from Missouri, where he was a major contributor in his first three seasons. They were named as a team who reached out to Northeastern transfer Tyson Walker, but he appears to be a Michigan State lean. Their cross-city rivals, the Knicks, picked him up off waivers and signed him to a two-way contract. [3] While on the court, Pinson's passing, defense and leadership played a key role in the Tar Heels' run to consecutive National Championship Title Games. He sported the white T-shirt for the entire game. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. This means Mizzou is looking for guards. Gambling Problem? The same holds when Pinsons running the break. 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? 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. (Missouri and LSU) Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. 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. LSU transfer Xavier Pinson has committed to New Mexico State, he tells @On3sports. He's a constant ball of positive energy. Missouri's second-leading scorer will not return next season. Put. Mavericks' lead irritant, culture-setter continues to make impact from bench during NBA Playoffs | Sporting News BRK PHI 4:30p -10 pts GSW SAC 7:00p -1.5 pts ATL BOS Tue,. The possession bogs down, but ultimately Mark Smiths drive on the left side of the lane puts the Rebels in rotation. Pinson's exit brings Missouri's total of players lost from this year's roster to six. If their big man has some agility, they might have him hard hedge and sprint back to Tilmon once the guard recovers. Terms of Service "But we'll see what happens. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). / 99.8 kg. It wasn't until the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 that all spring training facilities integrated. And very soon were going to be seeing Missouri involved in more names. His trash-talking has had a visible effect on some players, including Rudy Gobert, who complained about Pinson's behavior after a loss to the Mavs. 6 Tennessee in Knoxville, with Pinson scoring 27 points in 30 minutes and logging four rebounds, two assists and three steals. COLLIEGIATE HIGHS [2] Pinson averaged 11.9 points and 3.8 assists per game, helping his team win Class 4A sectional and Chicago Public League titles. The junior guard showed out at times this season, and when he did it was a lot of fun to watch. They needed healthy bodies, but nobody expected Pinson to stick. With any luck, Pinson will help keep MU pointed toward that destination. Big Need: Surveying Mizzous options for interior players left in the portal. Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Pinson played high school basketball for Wesleyan Christian Academy in nearby High Point. Theophilus Alphonso Pinson (born November 5, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). All rights reserved. Now, Martins willing to live with Pinson forcing the issue, whether its a questionable pass or reckless shot. . Pinson finished the game with 23 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, a steal and 0 turnovers. After averaging 13.6 points in 2020-21, that figure dropped to 9.8 this past season with the Tigers. For his part, Joiners not worried about a weird cross-match on Mitchell Smith, either. You will never find another teammate like him. 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 . [4] A three-star recruit, Pinson committed to Missouri over offers from Georgetown and Wisconsin. The Missouri transfer has been great for the Bayou Bengals, averaging 10.9 points and 4.6 assists per game this season while providing some veteran leadership for LSU.. Pinson is still questionable to play Wednesday against Texas A&M, along with Darius Days. Martin has had success finding talent through the transfer portal in his time atMissouri, with Kassius Robertson and Dru Smith helping Missourito two separate NCAA Tournaments. Not all of those empty possessions are turnovers, either. / Forward Theo Pinson recorded his first career NBA triple-double on Sunday as the Dallas Mavericks fell to the San Antonio Spurs 138-117. Pinsons choice is, uh, not. Stephen Noh is an NBA writer for The Sporting News. Xavier Pinson (born June 23, 2000) is an American college basketball player who plays for the New Mexico State Aggies. All rights reserved. Not a huge drop off, but enough of a decline to be noticeable. During the first 19 games of his sophomore campaign, Pinson averaged 3.0 field-goal attempts at the rim and 2.7 free-throw attempts per game. In hindsight, Pinsons shot composition turned out to be close to average, but he didnt visit the free-throw line, notch an assist in his final 20 minutes on the floor and was stymied when trying to ramp up the pace. On its second trip, a smart ball reversal made its way to Kobe Brown for an open 3-pointer. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). (9-15, 13th place in conference ( WAC) Last Game: L 67-78 at Grand Canyon. Trailing by 20 points, the likelihood of a play going toward the paint would kickstart a rally was remote. "Im just a kid from the west side of Chicago, Illinois and the fans we had accepted me with open arms. Several weeks ago, we saw Pinson in peak form, but the formula isnt one precisely optimized for consistency and why its better for MU to have Jeremiah Tilmon and Dru Smith as its key cogs. 3FG Attempts 13, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 Pinson didn't play in the final 5:52 of the game. Theres still a few weeks of guys announcing theyre landing in the portal left ahead of us. Pinson was also acknowledged as a positive factor in the locker room for these teams, as he developed a reputation as a prankster in both the locker room and with the media. He goes airborne and tries to thread a pass thats deflected, leading to a runout for Ole Miss. An unexpected turn to the evening lands a versatile big man from Spain. "Hey, listen, I'll take it," Pinson said with a laugh. [7], After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Pinson joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2018 NBA Summer League. the Tigers' season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. On Wednesday, though, the juniors first successful foray was also his last on a frustrating night as Ole Miss handed the No. May 19, 2022 10:00 am CT. Former LSU point guard Xavier Pinson will be heading out west for his fifth and final season of eligibility. Theyve already offered Amari Davis, an all-Horizon league guard from Wisconsin-Green Bay. 18 Vols, LSU Defeats Lipscomb, 95-60, Improves to 12-0. They were 14-15 before signing Pinson. 41 PG, No. However, to make his approach work, Pinson requires a steady supply of possessions, explaining why his usage (31.7 percent) is 26th nationally and second in the SEC. Points 36, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 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. Given that he racked up 23 points in Mizzous first meeting with Arkansas, seeing the Razorbacks might be the right balm. Still, theres a hint of a seam when the ball swings to Pinson in the left slot as Joiner tries to recover. 2022-23 New Mexico State. 26, at Kentucky, 2/23/22 Buffen sprints back to the nail while Devontae Shuler gets wide and into the channel to pick up Dru Smith. The news was reported by On3s Joe Tipton. 27, vs. Tennessee, 1/23/21 Biggest 2021 SEC Game: Pinson's biggest point production in SEC play this season came vs. No. Kim Mulkey continues to land big fish in the transfer portal. The transfer market still has mobile post players that can supply the Tigers with rebounding and rim finishing. The latest around the transfer portal might show some good signs for Missouri. Pinson was part of another resurgence there, as the Knicks improved from 21-45 in 2019-20 to 41-31 in 2020-21. These sudden turnarounds could be a coincidence. 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. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. As of right now, it seems that Pinson is still having some problems in that department (he's averaging 3.0 turnovers per game), but overall, there is a lot to like about the way Pinson has . At Missouri: Started all 26 games for Missouri during the 2020-21 season, averaging 13.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game 18 games in double figures Scored a career high 36 points in a game against TCU (1/23), hitting 10-of-14 field goal attempts, including 8-of-13 from the arc He was also 8-of-9 at the free throw line Had 23 against Arkansas (2/13), 27 at Tennessee (1/23), 23 at Arkansas (1/2) and 22 vs. Oregon (12/2) Also hit 10 field goals at Tennessee (1/23) 10 games of four assists or more, including 8 at Miss. 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. Served as LSUs starting point guard after transferring from Missouri Played in 27 games in a season that was interrupted in the middle of the year by an MCL sprain to his right knee Averaged 28.1 minutes a game scoring 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.9 steals and a 1.5 assist/turnover ratio Helped LSU off to a 14-1 start before injuring his leg late in the Tennessee game (1/8) 16 double figure games in his year at LSU Posted 26 points and eight assists, including 12-of-13 at the line at Kentucky (2/23) Had 17 against Lipscomb with five assists, five steals (12/22) Had seven or more assists in five of the last nine games Finished with 133 assists 14 games of five assists or more 53 steals, topped by the seven against Wake Forest in the championship game of the Emerald Classic (11/27) Also had five steals vs. Lipscomb (12/22) and against Alabama (3/5) Made 24 three-pointers and 73-of-91 from the line (80.2%) With three years at Missouri added in, finished with 1,178 points in 116 games (10.2 average) 366 total assists and 124 steals with 122 made treys Finished fourth in SEC in assists average, eighth in FT percentage, seventh in steals average and ninth in assist-to-turnover ratio. 23, at Arkansas, 1/2/21 With Xavier Pinson moving on, whats next for Mizzou? [20], Three days later after leaving the Brooklyn Nets, on June 26, 2020, Pinson was claimed off waivers by the New York Knicks. So far Pinson has announced offers from Auburn and Nebraska, and he was named the #7 transfer available by Eric Bossi of 247sports.com, so he should have opportunity. 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. [11][12] On April 15, Pinson made his postseason debut scoring 9 points shooting 3 for 5 from the field and 3 for 4 from 3. At the end of his sophomore season, Pinson declared for the NBA Draft but returned to Missouri. Kidd is far from the only person to echo those types of sentiments about Pinson. But again, Pinson rates near the bottom 31st out of 34 in efficiency (0.659 PPP) in the narrower band of high-usage players and well the average (0.905 PPP) weve seen so far in power conferences. Pinson later shared what he told Gobert during an appearance on the "Locked On Mavs" podcast. From Oral Roberts to Oregon to a haul of SEC games, Pinson scored in double-digits this season in 11 games against teams that ultimately made the NCAA Tournament. Follow Mizzou basketball with the Tribunes Tiger Extra newsletter. 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 . However, no specific figure has been verified. Can you imagine rising to the top of your profession despite a kind of sanctioned scorn working against you? [19] On June 23, Pinson was waived by the Nets. And even if Vanover is called upon, Smiths the kind of athlete you want rotating down on Tilmon. Pinson also became the first Mavericks player not named Luka Donic to have a 20/12/12 triple . Pinson is a senior but will use his one remaining year of eligibility due to COVID-19 elsewhere. Weve seen Javon Pickett and Torrence Watson handle the ball enough to know wed probably rather have Kobe Brown bring the ball up against the other teams forward. Pinson played 18 minutes and was 1-for-7 from the field, including 0 of 3 from 3-point range, scoring only two points. Throughout the games early stages, Dru Smith dialed in his shooting stroke. Story: https://t.co/HowORraFGl pic.twitter.com/It02wM27Hl. Theo Pinson| Dallas Mavericks Position: G Born: 11/05/95 Height: 6-5 / 1.96 Weight: 220 lbs. His scoring spree was the biggestby a Tiger in a nine-game stretch since 2014. 28, vs. Auburn, 2/15/20 That volume stems from another cause: inefficiency. 42 PG, No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The prudent course involved backing the ball out, resetting, and running a set. 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.. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Missouri junior point guard Xavier Pinson has played his last game in a Tiger uniform. In that stretch, he scored at least 20 points four times, highlighted by a 32-point outburst against Mississippi. High school career [ edit] Pinson attended St. Patrick High School in Chicago, Illinois. The transfer market still has mobile post players that can supply the Tigers with rebounding and rim finishing. [30] He signed a two-way contract on January 10, 2022. Not a huge drop off, but enough of a decline to be noticeable. 248 overall, No. [10] On April 10, 2019, the Nets converted Pinson's two-way deal to a full NBA contract. 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 . [24], On September 28, 2021, Pinson signed with the Boston Celtics,[25] but was waived at the end of training camp. "His spirit, what he's done. The spacing on the right side of the floor is also pretty poor. The Tigers will have a maximum of six players returning to the team next season. Yet he didnt offer a forensic analysis of schematic breakdowns on defense or missed free throws that might have halted the Rebels second-half surge. 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. 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. If you couple the dip in efficiency with his occasional lackadaisical defense, it was easy to see Cuonzo Martins frustration build. Xavier Pinson finished the night with 15 points, 4 assists, 4 steals in LSU's win… Darius Days with one of his five treys to help LSU rally in the second… LSU Athletics, Louisiana State University, 2023. 2. Mizzous combo guard struggled to engage in an upset on Wednesday, an outing that highlights how a dynamic creator can also produce inconsistency. He doesn't play a lot, but he's into the game, and we didn't have that. His free throw attempts went from over 5 per game to just over 2 per game, he just wasnt creating like he was previously. I'm gonna find a loophole . After Memphis' comeback win over Dallas on Monday, Brooks took a shot at Theo Pinson, calling him a cheerleader for his antics on bench. He didn't play much during the regular season, and he didn't even make the Mavericks' postseason roster. With Arkansas looming today, a game that could figure prominently in MUs seeding for the SEC tournament, the Tigers will hope Pinson bounces back. 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! Next Game: Saturday, Nov. 19 at New Mexico. The other expected returnersareJavon Pickett, Torrence Watson, Parker Braun, Jordan Wilmore and Ed Chang. He wasnt aggressive at the rim making plays. Pinson has utilized that incredible sense of humor during plenty of games. Perhaps Pinson was a bit docile, but coach Kermit Davis approach to ball-screen defense also proved savvy. Odds and lines subject to change. Missouriwill have to rely on a new point guard next season, as Dru Smith and Pinson, who handled a heavy majority of those responsibilities the past two years, won't be back in Columbia. The news was reported by On3's Joe Tipton. Pinson attended St. Patrick High School in Chicago, Illinois. Best Bench Celebrations In The League - Brooklyn Nets 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. Tilmons screen angle makes it easy for Rodriguez to get over the top, while White steps up. 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. 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. An unexpected turn to the evening lands a versatile big man from Spain. Granted, Ole Miss deserves credit, too. FG Attempts 21, twice [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. Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin opted to use Drew Buggs at point guard down the stretch against the Sooners. 22, vs. Oregon, 12/2/20. Earlier this week, Pinsons 24 minutes and 48.0 offensive rating his second-worst mark of the season were a stark testament to what happens when his method doesnt pan out. Mavericks' lead irritant, culture-setter continues to make impact from bench during NBA Playoffs, Why Charles Barkley is rooting for Mavericks in Western Conference Finals, Mavs coach Jason Kidd said earlier this season, Mitchell Robinson noted on his TikTok account, Spencer Dinwiddie told ESPN's Tim MacMahon, Nerlens Noel told Ian Begley on "The Putback" podcast. The Rebels rank 22nd nationally in transition defense, according to Synergy data. When you look at the compounds mixed in MUs petri dish, Pinsons a catalyzing agent capable of propelling reactions. He can afford to be assertive with Allen backing him up at the rim. [9] On January 23, 2021, Pinson scored 27 points in a 7364 victory over sixth-ranked Tennessee. But Martin keenly understands that picking up the pace and making his Barcelona subpackage to the programs base offense came with tradeoffs and the rewards have been evident. [16][17], In December 2019, Pinson began to see more minutes for the Nets due to an Achilles injury to David Nwaba. As the team slumped, so did their starting point guard. His assist numbers did increase, however, from 2.9 per game to 4.8. 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. Who is Theo Pinson? Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Perhaps more importantly, it spares Connor Vanover the job of trying to navigate his slender 7-foot-3 frame in space. For his senior season, he transferred to LSU.[12]. At times, opponents use drop coverage to hem in Pinson and hope a weak-side defender can rotate in to tag Tilmon. "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?' They've been fined multiple times for their rowdy bench's effect on games. That's been a big part of our success internally. Watch NBA games online all season long with fuboTV: Start with a 7 . during an appearance on the "Locked On Mavs" podcast, "Theo is the funniest guy on the team. In a lot of ways, when hes not doing that, we become stagnant because youre counting on that, especially certain actions that we have. Saturday also happens to coincide with the NCAAs early peek at the top-16 seeds. Fast forward to garbage time, and Ole Miss remained devoted to basic principles of sound transition defense. At what position? Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. Put this guy into ball screens and watch him explode to the basket. Robert Allen goes to the top of the restricted circle. 21 LSU's 79-67 Win Over No. While he was facing a challenge at the rim, Tilmon had still received some quality post touches against White, and Javon Pickett chipped in off the bench. Theres no gap open, and Tilmons accounted for as the roller. / The combo guards return isnt a minor bit of roster news. NCAA Infractions Decision, Eason Claims Double-Double in No.

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