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. With basketball today, efficiency is the name of the game, and Pinson struggled to be efficient. The enigmatic guard enters the portal, and it leaves Mizzou searching for an answer. [16][17], In December 2019, Pinson began to see more minutes for the Nets due to an Achilles injury to David Nwaba. For much of. 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. [13] On July 8, 2019, the Nets re-signed Pinson to a reported two-year contract,[14][15] after the Nets rescinded their qualifying offer to Pinson on July 6. But he's a big part of the team because of the energy he brings. 28, vs. Auburn, 2/15/20 Under the terms of the deal, he will split time between the Nets and their NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. Story: https://t.co/HowORraFGl pic.twitter.com/It02wM27Hl. 32, vs. Ole Miss, 2/28/20 Happy I can say I spent 3 years at this AWESOME university and I can wait to see what the future holds #XPOUT.". Junior guard Xavier Pinson has officially entered the transfer portal, news that was confirmed by a Mizzou spokesman Tuesday afternoon.. Pinson started all 26 games for the Tigers this season and averaged 13.5 points a game to go with 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds.He shot 42.6% from the floor, 33.6% from three-point range and 83.7% . At times, opponents use drop coverage to hem in Pinson and hope a weak-side defender can rotate in to tag Tilmon. 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.. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin opted to use Drew Buggs at point guard down the stretch against the Sooners. The Tigers will have a maximum of six players returning to the team next season. Perhaps more importantly, it spares Connor Vanover the job of trying to navigate his slender 7-foot-3 frame in space. At the end of his sophomore season, Pinson declared for the NBA Draft but returned to Missouri. Salary: $1,968,175 ALL-STAR VOTE 2019: 460th between Amile Jefferson and Skal Labissire . Brand Guidelines Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Theo Pinson has made a livelihood from his basketball career, playing for many teams and earning considerable money. They went 38-15 with Pinson, and they have been the surprise of the NBA Playoffs. "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. Pinson transferred to LSU last season after three years at Missouri. 6 Tennessee in Knoxville, with Pinson scoring 27 points in 30 minutes and logging four rebounds, two assists and three steals. Should he have attacked alone the baseline? Pinson's play also helped open other looks for his teammates. "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?' On Wednesday afternoon, Pinson, who entered the transfer portal following the dismissal of coach Will Wade, committed to New Mexico State. The Tigers' superstar seems thrilled about the big-time pickup. 22, vs. Oregon, 12/2/20. 7. [6] As a senior, he averaged 10.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 29.7 minutes per game. [20], Three days later after leaving the Brooklyn Nets, on June 26, 2020, Pinson was claimed off waivers by the New York Knicks. Needing a combo guard to add beef to the roster, Wade did just that in landing the commitment from Missouri transfer, Xavier Pinson. Pinsons choice is, uh, not. After Memphis' comeback win over Dallas on Monday, Brooks took a shot at Theo Pinson, calling him a cheerleader for his antics on bench. . You shouldn't have to ask yourself that question.". As for his high school career to now, what kind of player are the Tigers getting out of the multi-year SEC starter? 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Pinson was part of another resurgence there, as the Knicks improved from 21-45 in 2019-20 to 41-31 in 2020-21. The Chicago native entered the transfer portal this week, the programconfirmed late Tuesday to the Tribune. The possession bogs down, but ultimately Mark Smiths drive on the left side of the lane puts the Rebels in rotation. 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. [31], On July 1, 2022, Pinson re-signed with the Mavericks on a one-year deal. As we know, Major League Baseball integrated in 1947 with the debut of Jackie Robinson. Theophilus Alphonso Pinson (born November 5, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [30] He signed a two-way contract on January 10, 2022. I think we had him for the rest of the game. 6:50 pm ET, posted this painfully evocative photo of his dad to Facebook, that all spring training facilities integrated, Phillies star Harper could make return this week, White Sox snap 10-game skid with wild comeback vs. Rays, Phillies vs. Astros odds, picks, predictions, best bets, Longtime Cards broadcaster Shannon dies at 83, MLB DFS picks, April 30 lineups, strategy, advice, A photo of Vada Pinson and the story it tells, What to know about Juan Soto's slow start, White Sox pull Luis Robert for not hustling vs. Rays, Padres, Giants tie record as 10 players homer in Mexico, Rangers' deGrom lands on IL with elbow inflammation, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has mild hip strain. He's leading cheers, calling out coverages and distracting the opposition. 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,". Contact Eric Blum at eblum@columbiatribune.com. Whats happened since the philosophical shift? 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. The latest around the transfer portal might show some good signs for Missouri. 3FG Attempts 13, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 But as the season wore on, there seemed to be a fracture of sorts. 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 averaged 11.1 points, 2.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 24 minutes per game. This is a photo from spring training in Florida taken some time between 1958 and 1963. Rebounds 9, twice He also shot above 80-percent from the free-throw line during both the past two seasons as a starter. He's become one of the most impactful end-of-rotation players in the league by serving as a constant reminder that basketball is supposed to be fun. Xavier Pinson (born June 23, 2000) is an American college basketball player who plays for the New Mexico State Aggies. The junior guard showed out at times this season, and when he did it was a lot of fun to watch. 5 in Illinois, 247Sports Ranking: No. [21], On November 19, 2020, the Knicks announced that they did not exercise the team option on Pinson, making him a free agent. For much of that career, he succeeded despite occasionally being dehumanized in such a way. [3] He originally committed to playing college basketball for Kent State before reopening his recruitment. 18 Vols, LSU Defeats Lipscomb, 95-60, Improves to 12-0. PRIOR TO LSU One of the perks to the pick-and-roll premised system is the constant pressure going toward the rim will produce more free-throws. Forward Theo Pinson recorded his first career NBA triple-double on Sunday as the Dallas Mavericks fell to the San Antonio Spurs 138-117. 2022-23 New Mexico State. 41 PG, No. 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. 5 in Illinois, College Offers: Missouri (signed), Dayton, DePaul, Georgetown, Memphis, Wisconsin, 2018-19 season: 31 Games, 18.4 minutes per game, 6.6 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 2.3 assists per game, 2019-20 season: 31 games, 24.0 minutes per game, 11.1 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, 2.8 assists per game, 2020-21 season: 26 games, 25.6 minutes per game, 13.6 points per game, 2.7 rebounds per game, 2.9 assists per game, Entered NCAA Transfer Portal: March 23, 2021. Notable stats: Pinson shot 40-percent from 3-point range as a freshman, then capped off his career as a starter and hitting on 33.6-percent of 3-point attempts this past season. 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. A 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) swingman, Pinson was the starting shooting guard for the Tar Heels' 2017 NCAA championship team . Now, few indicators correlate as strongly (R=0.65) with Pinsons offensive rating than his free-throw tally. But with Smith available and on the floor, it improves by 25 points per 100 possessions. Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. Instead, Pinson hoists up a step-back 3-ball of his own. 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. 2022-23 New Mexico State. 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). "I think it got in his head that we were like, 'What was that?' The spacing on the right side of the floor is also pretty poor. He previously played for the Missouri Tigers and LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [9] On January 23, 2021, Pinson scored 27 points in a 7364 victory over sixth-ranked Tennessee. (9-15, 13th place in conference ( WAC) Last Game: L 67-78 at Grand Canyon. If their big man has some agility, they might have him hard hedge and sprint back to Tilmon once the guard recovers. 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. After finishing out his contract with the Knicks, Pinson was without a job for most of the 2021-22 season. MORE: Why Charles Barkley is rooting for Mavericks in Western Conference Finals. On its second trip, a smart ball reversal made its way to Kobe Brown for an open 3-pointer. But every player, coach and referee has heard him on the bench. Is the Matthew Cleveland picture becoming clearer? 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.