Fast forward to garbage time, and Ole Miss remained devoted to basic principles of sound transition defense. Pinson was dubbed "North South" by Martin in early March because of his nature to go downhill on defenders and create more offensive opportunities for the Tigers. 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. (@Prime_VC) June 13, 2019. Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin opted to use Drew Buggs at point guard down the stretch against the Sooners. Id push back slightly on the notion Pinson was passive at least in opening minutes. 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. The only one to start more than three games this season was Kobe Brown. 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. On Wednesday afternoon, Pinson, who entered the transfer portal following the dismissal of coach Will Wade, committed to New Mexico State. Saturday also happens to coincide with the NCAAs early peek at the top-16 seeds. And more often than not, Pinsons a chief beneficiary of those whistles. That led Stephen Curry to throw an errant pass in his direction for a turnover. Viewing the first possessions shows MU tried to get Pinson into a ball-screen, but using Tilmon in a stationary role and lifting White to the elbow doesnt work. At the end of his sophomore season, Pinson declared for the NBA Draft but returned to Missouri. 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. Theo Pinson ranking in NBA awards vote: All-Star | HoopsHype 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. He also recorded five assists and two turnovers. 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. For months weve talked about the likelihood of Pinsons return next season. 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 . Hes getting 5.2 shots at the rim each night and posted a 46.9 free-throw rate. [28], On December 20, 2021, Pinson signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks. 1. He's our MVP. It comes to Pinson for a corner 3, a shot the offense aspires to produce. 9. Starring: Theo Pinson pic.twitter.com/23svL5Nr5n But he's a big part of the team because of the energy he brings. Xavier Pinson, Missouri's 2nd-leading scorer, to transfer | The Kansas Now, few indicators correlate as strongly (R=0.65) with Pinsons offensive rating than his free-throw tally. 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. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. In that stretch, he scored at least 20 points four times, highlighted by a 32-point outburst against Mississippi. I'm gonna find a loophole . PRIOR TO LSU 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 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 . 22, vs. Oregon, 12/2/20. After three seasons at Mizzou, Xavier Pinson is Louisiana State's starting point guard. Theo Pinson| Dallas Mavericks Position: G Born: 11/05/95 Height: 6-5 / 1.96 Weight: 220 lbs. 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. [19] On June 23, Pinson was waived by the Nets. 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,". He lofted up an errant jumper. [4][5] During the Tar Heels' 2017 championship run, Pinson's playmaking helped the team defeat Kentucky in the South Regional Final, as his full-court drive and pass set up a game-winning shot by forward Luke Maye. Points 36, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 Perhaps more importantly, it spares Connor Vanover the job of trying to navigate his slender 7-foot-3 frame in space. You won't see Pinson on the floor during these NBA Playoffs. The transition defense I mentioned earlier shows up here after Pinson scoops up a live-ball turnover. 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. Mizzou's Xavier Pinson enters transfer portal - STLtoday.com He didn't play much during the regular season, and he didn't even make the Mavericks' postseason roster. Career. Gambling Problem? (9-15, 13th place in conference ( WAC) Last Game: L 67-78 at Grand Canyon. [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. / Its often an ominous sign, the first salvo from the combo guard about his intentions to assault the rim regularly. 248 overall, No. 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. Pinson has utilized that incredible sense of humor during plenty of games. 10 Tigers an 80-59 loss. 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. It was over then. 24, vs. Arkansas, 2/8/20 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 . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | "He's talking in the locker room, before the game and he's talking after. He's just all-in for the team,", "I've been in the NBA eight years. The spacing on the right side of the floor is also pretty poor. You may not know who Theo Pinson is. [27] Pinson averaged 16.4 points, 4.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. For much of. Buffen sprints back to the nail while Devontae Shuler gets wide and into the channel to pick up Dru Smith. 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. Steals 7, vs. Wake Forest, 11/27/21 "I think it got in his head that we were like, 'What was that?' LSU coach Will Wade says Xavier Pinson may have escaped serious knee 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. On its second trip, a smart ball reversal made its way to Kobe Brown for an open 3-pointer. Instead, Martin zeroed in on a lack of edge. Pinson agreed when speaking with the official, but the shirt was never changed. Eligibility restrictions apply. As a sophomore, the 6-foot-2 Pinson appeared in all 31 games, making 11 starts. 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. When the ball changes sides of the floor, there are scrambled closeout responsibilities. Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. After averaging 13.6 points in 2020-21, that figure dropped to 9.8 this past season with the Tigers. Watch NBA games online all season long with fuboTV: Start with a 7 . "We was like, 'Bro, you hit Jerry West. With the game teetering during the early minutes of the second half, the Tigers shaky defense wasnt helped by its offense stalling out. 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. Pinson, for all his gifts, stopped creating and impacting the game like we knew he was capable. Terms of Service 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. 23, vs. Arkansas, 2/6/ 21 And very soon were going to be seeing Missouri involved in more names. Pinsons choice is, uh, not. 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.. What was behind Xavier Pinson's quiet night at Ole Miss? - Rock M Nation 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. With Xavier Pinson moving on, whats next for Mizzou? LSU transfer guard Xavier Pinson commits to New Mexico State - Yahoo News For much of that career, he succeeded despite occasionally being dehumanized in such a way. "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?' But a caveats required: Justin Smith is back in the fold. "Hey, listen, I'll take it," Pinson said with a laugh. Story: https://t.co/HowORraFGl pic.twitter.com/It02wM27Hl. Stephen Noh is an NBA writer for The Sporting News. He was done. We focus on those where hes additive, such as outbursts against Oregon, Tennessee, TCU, often because theyre equally rare. Theyve already offered Amari Davis, an all-Horizon league guard from Wisconsin-Green Bay. Salary: $1,968,175 ALL-STAR VOTE 2019: 460th between Amile Jefferson and Skal Labissire . 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. For his senior season, he transferred to LSU.[12]. [1] He transferred to Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois for his senior season, joining Talen Horton-Tucker. He sported the white T-shirt for the entire game. 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. The same holds when Pinsons running the break. 3. Retreating and resetting would be the right call. 232 overall, No. But his teammates and coaches rave about him. With Xavier Pinson moving on, what's next for Mizzou? 3FG Attempts 13, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He goes airborne and tries to thread a pass thats deflected, leading to a runout for Ole Miss. Biggest 2021 SEC Game: Pinson's biggest point production in SEC play this season came vs. No. pic.twitter.com/VAySpKj1ge. "Mizzou, words couldnt thank you enough," Pinson said in an Instagram post. We understand Luka [Doncic] on the court is our MVP, but our spirit and our soul with Theo has been off the charts, and we're lucky to have him.". FT Attempts 15, at Arkansas, 1/2/21, Collegiate Scoring Highs At times, Ole Miss switched up its ball-screen defense, practically trapping him high pick-and-rolls. [20], Three days later after leaving the Brooklyn Nets, on June 26, 2020, Pinson was claimed off waivers by the New York Knicks. I promise you we didn't say anything crazy to that man. If you couple the dip in efficiency with his occasional lackadaisical defense, it was easy to see Cuonzo Martins frustration build. In the end, Pinson checks up and launches a 3-ball thats on line but short. 42 PG, No. Follow Tyler to continue the conversation on Twitter: @TylerNettuno. He previously played for the Missouri Tigers and LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They needed healthy bodies, but nobody expected Pinson to stick. Xavier Pinson (born June 23, 2000) is an American college basketball player who plays for the New Mexico State Aggies. The Chicago native averaged 13.6 points per game, shooting 38.6 . LSU transfer Xavier Pinson has committed to New Mexico State, he tells @On3sports. 7. He can afford to be assertive with Allen backing him up at the rim. 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. [11] As a junior, Pinson averaged 13.6 points and 2.9 assists per game. On the first possession after the break, Pinson encountered another wrinkle. UNC Basketball: Theo Pinson records triple-double Lets not pretend like we didnt see this coming. Who is Theo Pinson? Mavericks' lead irritant, culture-setter continues The latest around the transfer portal might show some good signs for Missouri. [9] On January 23, 2021, Pinson scored 27 points in a 7364 victory over sixth-ranked Tennessee. 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). Rebounds 9, twice 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. the Tigers' season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Other than that, we dont have much in the way of concrete information as to who Missouri might be pursuing. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [6] On February 18, 2020, he scored a sophomore season-high 32 points in a 7168 win over Ole Miss. In Oxford, we witnessed how Pinsons talents can be as be as inconsistent as they are dynamic. [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. Follow @ByEricBlum on Twitter. Freshman point guard Xavier Pinson has seen his playing time and production increase during the past 10 games. Theres no gap open, and Tilmons accounted for as the roller. The prudent course involved backing the ball out, resetting, and running a set. If ever a simple snapshot captured the underside of the society in which so many players toiled, this is it. [31], On July 1, 2022, Pinson re-signed with the Mavericks on a one-year deal. Is the Matthew Cleveland picture becoming clearer? On Wednesday, though, the juniors first successful foray was also his last on a frustrating night as Ole Miss handed the No. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Former LSU point guard Xavier Pinson will be heading out west for his fifth and final season of eligibility. In a lot of ways, when hes not doing that, we become stagnant because youre counting on that, especially certain actions that we have. 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. Robert Allen goes to the top of the restricted circle. Who is Theo Pinson? 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 latest around the transfer portal might show some good signs for Missouri. Needing a combo guard to add beef to the roster, Wade did just that in landing the commitment from Missouri transfer, Xavier Pinson. FT Made 12, three times You will never find another teammate like him. All rights reserved. After finishing out his contract with the Knicks, Pinson was without a job for most of the 2021-22 season. Xavier Pinson, former SEC guard in the transfer portal, updates top teams 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. 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. Pinson was waived once the Nets reshaped the team around Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving. 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). Not a huge drop off, but enough of a decline to be noticeable. / [10] On April 10, 2019, the Nets converted Pinson's two-way deal to a full NBA contract. Their culture dramatically improved, and Pinson was part of a close-knit bench known for dancing during big plays. 6. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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.. Brand Guidelines Put. With any luck, Pinson will help keep MU pointed toward that destination. At what position? The news was reported by On3's Joe Tipton. Trailing by 20 points, the likelihood of a play going toward the paint would kickstart a rally was remote. 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. However, no specific figure has been verified. Now we just have it officially on the books. The transfer market still has mobile post players that can supply the Tigers with rebounding and rim finishing. Privacy Policy Pinson transferred to LSU last season after three years at Missouri. Nothing," Pinson said. When you look at the compounds mixed in MUs petri dish, Pinsons a catalyzing agent capable of propelling reactions. And Jerry West is at the corner of the backboard, bottom corner.". Void in ONT. The possession bogs down, but ultimately Mark Smiths drive on the left side of the lane puts the Rebels in rotation. As for his on the court play, Pinson played only 51 games during his time in Brooklyn. Midway through December, he latched onto the Mavericks. Return of Xavier Pinson was the spark LSU desperately needed to snap Kim Mulkey continues to land big fish in the transfer portal. He has a maximum of two years of eligibility remaining. 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 . A 6ft 5in (1.96m) swingman, Pinson was the starting shooting guard for the Tar Heels' 2017 NCAA championship team. He also recorded five assists and two turnovers. LSU Basketball Lands Commitment from Missouri Transfer Xavier Pinson 2022-23 New Mexico State. 28, vs. Auburn, 2/15/20 [26] On October 23, he signed with the Maine Celtics as an affiliate player. 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. FG Attempts 21, twice But every player, coach and referee has heard him on the bench. Today, we turn to the player who rallied the troops and led Mizzou on a late season tear, injecting some much-needed excitement along the way Chi-town point guard Xavier Pinson. [7], After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Pinson joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2018 NBA Summer League. Instead, Pinson hoists up a step-back 3-ball of his own. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). The news was reported by On3s Joe Tipton. Missouri junior point guard Xavier Pinson has played his last game in a Tiger uniform. 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 . 36, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 Granted, Ole Miss deserves credit, too. 2023 www.columbiatribune.com. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 247Sports Composite Ranking: No. On Tuesday evening, Missouris second leading scorer, Xavier Pinson, entered the transfer portal, and the collective freak-out started. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. With basketball today, efficiency is the name of the game, and Pinson struggled to be efficient. 7. [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. Mavs' Theo Pinson on new NBA sideline-decorum rules: 'I'm going to find Odds and lines subject to change. 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. Joiner hustles back to stop the ball. "He did a hook shot, and it hit Jerry West on the backboard, and we was like, 'Rudy, what was that?' He was named a McDonald's All-American in his senior year. Pinson was part of another resurgence there, as the Knicks improved from 21-45 in 2019-20 to 41-31 in 2020-21. All Rights Reserved. Many are unofficially dubbing them the "Theo Pinson rules.". The LSU Tigers are looking like a force in the SEC on the hardwood, and Xavier Pinson is a big reason why. 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