[4] A three-star recruit, Pinson committed to Missouri over offers from Georgetown and Wisconsin. He made another smart ball reversal to Mark Smith on the right wing, allowing the guard to get downhill a closeout and draw a foul. Freshman point guard Xavier Pinson has seen his playing time and production increase during the past 10 games. 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. Now we just have it officially on the books. 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. Theres still a few weeks of guys announcing theyre landing in the portal left ahead of us. And very soon were going to be seeing Missouri involved in more names. Meanwhile, Pinsons efficiency (1.0 PPP) ranks 11th out of 15 high-usage peers, while and 42.0 field-goal percentage is below average for the group as a whole. And more often than not, Pinsons a chief beneficiary of those whistles. Theo Pinson has made a livelihood from his basketball career, playing for many teams and earning considerable money. And even if Vanover is called upon, Smiths the kind of athlete you want rotating down on Tilmon. The news was reported by On3s Joe Tipton. Next Game: Saturday, Nov. 19 at New Mexico. He was named a McDonald's All-American in his senior year. 42 PG, No. The Tigers' superstar seems thrilled about the big-time pickup. Pinson has utilized that incredible sense of humor during plenty of games. 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. He was done. After the shot missed the rim, Martin quickly signaled for Buggs to replace Pinson on the floor. An unexpected turn to the evening lands a versatile big man from Spain. Heres the rundown on Pinsons path to Baton Rouge. / Whats happened since the philosophical shift? That volume stems from another cause: inefficiency. He didnt get there again for another eight minutes, watching a layup roll off the iron after the Rebels again sprinted the floor after a takeaway. Pinson's exit brings Missouri's total of players lost from this year's roster to six. Robert Allen goes to the top of the restricted circle. Best Bench Celebrations In The League - Brooklyn Nets Rebounds 9, twice Though the team faltered at the end of the season, Pinson was . With the game teetering during the early minutes of the second half, the Tigers shaky defense wasnt helped by its offense stalling out. Odds and lines subject to change. Former LSU point guard Xavier Pinson will be heading out west for his fifth and final season of eligibility. Instead, Pinson hoists up a step-back 3-ball of his own. As for his high school career to now, what kind of player are the Tigers getting out of the multi-year SEC starter? If their big man has some agility, they might have him hard hedge and sprint back to Tilmon once the guard recovers. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). But as the season wore on, there seemed to be a fracture of sorts. FT Made 12, three times MORE:Which players made All-Defensive Teams this season? 7. Happy I can say I spent 3 years at this AWESOME university and I can wait to see what the future holds #XPOUT.". Which players made All-Defensive Teams this season? Afterward, there was plenty of evidence for coach Cuonzo Martins simmering critique. With any luck, Pinson will help keep MU pointed toward that destination. The junior guard showed out at times this season, and when he did it was a lot of fun to watch. Pinson went from averaging 26.2 minutes and 14.7 points to averaging 24.5 minutes and 11.9 points per game. Follow Tyler to continue the conversation on Twitter: @TylerNettuno. 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. On its second trip, a smart ball reversal made its way to Kobe Brown for an open 3-pointer. He's our MVP. FG Attempts 21, twice CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Put this guy into ball screens and watch him explode to the basket. 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. Perhaps Pinson was a bit docile, but coach Kermit Davis approach to ball-screen defense also proved savvy. Brand Guidelines See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [26] On October 23, he signed with the Maine Celtics as an affiliate player. He declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing his name and returning to college. At what position? 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. Lets not pretend like we didnt see this coming. 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. Five minutes into Missouris tilt at Ole Miss, Xavier Pinson angled around Jeremiah Tilmons screen, slinked by Luis Rodriguez, and accelerated past Romello White for a layup. He's been a beloved teammate at all three of his NBA stops, and he might be the best culture-changer in the league. 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. [18] On February 4, 2020, Pinson scored 32 points to go with nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in the G League as the Long Island Nets defeated the Wisconsin Herd 117110. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Or maybe Jarkel Joiner helps down in time. 6. Also, while hes not your classic jump shooter, he knocks home enough from deep (33.6% as a junior, 40% as a freshman) that you have to be aware of how you are going to cover him defensively. State (1/5) and 6 at Wichita State (12/6) As a sophomore (2019-20) averaged 11.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, starting 11 of 31 contests One of three players to record three 24+ point scoring games in the same season. Trailing by 20 points, the likelihood of a play going toward the paint would kickstart a rally was remote. Now, Martins willing to live with Pinson forcing the issue, whether its a questionable pass or reckless shot. NCAA Infractions Decision, Eason Claims Double-Double in No. PERSONAL Its often an ominous sign, the first salvo from the combo guard about his intentions to assault the rim regularly. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. LSU head coach Will Wade has some talented young guards on roster like Eric Gaines and Jalen Cook, who both saw action as freshmen this past fall. "He did a hook shot, and it hit Jerry West on the backboard, and we was like, 'Rudy, what was that?' The possession bogs down, but ultimately Mark Smiths drive on the left side of the lane puts the Rebels in rotation. Now, few indicators correlate as strongly (R=0.65) with Pinsons offensive rating than his free-throw tally. "Hey, listen, I'll take it," Pinson said with a laugh. 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. His free throw attempts went from over 5 per game to just over 2 per game, he just wasnt creating like he was previously. / 24, vs. Arkansas, 2/8/20 The combo guards return isnt a minor bit of roster news. It was always a low probability. Over the past several weeks, too, Pinsons boosted his spot-up shooting numbers. 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. LSU trainer Shawn Eddy checks on guard Xavier Pinson (1) after Pinson injured his right knee in the second half of a 79-67 win over Tennessee on Saturday night. 2. Rodriguez slides in from Watson to build a wall and keep the ball on the floors right side. We needed someone to talk, and he's been doing it for 60 minutes. Contact/Follow us@LSUTigersWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions. He's a constant ball of positive energy. The transfer market still has mobile post players that can supply the Tigers with rebounding and rim finishing. Still, theres a hint of a seam when the ball swings to Pinson in the left slot as Joiner tries to recover. On Wednesday afternoon, Pinson, who entered the transfer portal following the dismissal of coach Will Wade, committed to New Mexico State. 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. 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. As the team slumped, so did their starting point guard. Pinson finished the game with 23 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, a steal and 0 turnovers. Pinson later shared what he told Gobert during an appearance on the "Locked On Mavs" podcast. Hell hope for a fresh start with an NMSU team that is coming off a 27-7 season that saw it reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 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. He has a maximum of two years of eligibility remaining. The head coach bears as much responsibility as anyone for it not working out. The transition defense I mentioned earlier shows up here after Pinson scoops up a live-ball turnover. The enigmatic guard enters the portal, and it leaves Mizzou searching for an answer. A few moments later, Pinson sat at the end of the bench with his warm-up T-shirt and mask on. Needing a combo guard to add beef to the roster, Wade did just that in landing the commitment from Missouri transfer, Xavier Pinson. 248 overall, No. And even if coach Kermit Davis group grades out poorly in pick-and-roll defense (No. All rights reserved. In the end, Pinson checks up and launches a 3-ball thats on line but short. [7], After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Pinson joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2018 NBA Summer League. The Rebels rank 22nd nationally in transition defense, according to Synergy data. Latest on New Mexico State Aggies guard Xavier Pinson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN For much of. 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Midway through December, he latched onto the Mavericks. 32, vs. Ole Miss, 2/28/20 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. He lofted up an errant jumper. 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. There's Vada Pinson and the fountain from which he was allowed to drink. Assists 10, vs. Georgia, 2/16/22 [19] On June 23, Pinson was waived by the Nets. Once he returned, the passivity that Martin spoke of had settled in. The Tigers will have a maximum of six players returning to the team next season. [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. After finishing out his contract with the Knicks, Pinson was without a job for most of the 2021-22 season. Steals 7, vs. Wake Forest, 11/27/21 Pinson's play also helped open other looks for his teammates. Pinson didnt probe, though. He posted 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in five summer league games. He also shot above 80-percent from the free-throw line during both the past two seasons as a starter. 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. 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. When you look at the compounds mixed in MUs petri dish, Pinsons a catalyzing agent capable of propelling reactions. 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. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). He didnt attack the rim at all, Martin told reporters afterward. Xavier Pinson (born June 23, 2000) is an American college basketball player who plays for the New Mexico State Aggies. Follow Mizzou basketball with the Tribunes Tiger Extra newsletter. LSU threw every card it had in Van Lith's recruitment. Void in ONT. Xavier Pinson (born June 23, 2000) is an American college basketball player who plays for the New Mexico State Aggies. He stood 5'1" as a freshman and made the varsity team in his following year. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. (@Prime_VC) June 13, 2019. COLLIEGIATE HIGHS 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. They went 38-15 with Pinson, and they have been the surprise of the NBA Playoffs. [16][17], In December 2019, Pinson began to see more minutes for the Nets due to an Achilles injury to David Nwaba. 3FG Attempts 13, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 Joiner hustles back to stop the ball. Theo Pinson| Dallas Mavericks Position: G Born: 11/05/95 Height: 6-5 / 1.96 Weight: 220 lbs. Many are unofficially dubbing them the "Theo Pinson rules.". Other than that, we dont have much in the way of concrete information as to who Missouri might be pursuing. [7] Pinson became one of his team's best offensive players during the month. Pinson played 18 minutes and was 1-for-7 from the field, including 0 of 3 from 3-point range, scoring only two points. Admittedly, defense fueled much of his ire, but Martin also singled out Pinson, who finished with six points on 3 of 11 shooting and tallied up four turnovers. In the final 10 games, as what felt like a special season slipped away, Mizzou slumped, winning only three games. 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. Pinson went from averaging 26.2 minutes and 14.7 points to averaging 24.5 minutes and 11.9 points per game. For his part, Joiners not worried about a weird cross-match on Mitchell Smith, either. Men's Basketball Back to Action Friday Against Texas State, 7 p.m. Days, Pinson Named To Coaches' Preseason All-SEC Teams, Xavier Pinson Officially Signs Papers To Join LSU Basketball, Nike Black LSU Tigers 2023 NCAA Womens Basketball National Champions Locker Room T-Shirt. "His spirit, what he's done. Fast forward to garbage time, and Ole Miss remained devoted to basic principles of sound transition defense. What'd he do to you?' Points 36, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 9. 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.. Related to this story. 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. Eligibility restrictions apply.

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