Theophilus Alphonso Pinson (born November 5, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). For much of that career, he succeeded despite occasionally being dehumanized in such a way. Pinson's exit brings Missouri's total of players lost from this year's roster to six. 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. [24], On September 28, 2021, Pinson signed with the Boston Celtics,[25] but was waived at the end of training camp. 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. In the final 10 games, as what felt like a special season slipped away, Mizzou slumped, winning only three games. 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 | 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. 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. Once he returned, the passivity that Martin spoke of had settled in. 7. Can you imagine rising to the top of your profession despite a kind of sanctioned scorn working against you? Theres still a few weeks of guys announcing theyre landing in the portal left ahead of us. Yet after three minutes, the box score showed him 0 for 1 from the floor with a lone assist and an unforced turnover. 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. But his teammates and coaches rave about him. Missouri's second-leading scorer will not return next season. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. [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. BREAKING: Campbell Transfer Jesus Carralero commits to Mizzou. 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. Follow all your favorite Louisiana teams at LSU Tigers Wire and Saints Wire! Stephen Noh is an NBA writer for The Sporting News. Pinson transferred to LSU last season after three years at Missouri. Still, theres a hint of a seam when the ball swings to Pinson in the left slot as Joiner tries to recover. 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 . 21 LSU's 79-67 Win Over No. (Missouri and LSU) [22] On November 29, the Knicks re-signed Pinson to a two-way contract with the Westchester Knicks. Theo Pinson has made a livelihood from his basketball career, playing for many teams and earning considerable money. "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?' [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. 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. Their cross-city rivals, the Knicks, picked him up off waivers and signed him to a two-way contract. (@Prime_VC) June 13, 2019. 32, vs. Ole Miss, 2/28/20 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. Sign up for the LSU Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. A few moments later, Pinson sat at the end of the bench with his warm-up T-shirt and mask on. Lets not pretend like we didnt see this coming. If you couple the dip in efficiency with his occasional lackadaisical defense, it was easy to see Cuonzo Martins frustration build. He previously played for the Missouri Tigers and LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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. As we know, Major League Baseball integrated in 1947 with the debut of Jackie Robinson. FG Attempts 21, twice He goes airborne and tries to thread a pass thats deflected, leading to a runout for Ole Miss. 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. 23, vs. Arkansas, 2/6/ 21 Story: https://t.co/HowORraFGl pic.twitter.com/It02wM27Hl. We needed someone to talk, and he's been doing it for 60 minutes. Pinson played 18 minutes and was 1-for-7 from the field, including 0 of 3 from 3-point range, scoring only two points. [31], On July 1, 2022, Pinson re-signed with the Mavericks on a one-year deal. / 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. The head coach bears as much responsibility as anyone for it not working out. [2], Pinson's college career was marked by injury early, as he broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot and missed 14 games of his freshman season. Follow @ByEricBlum on Twitter. In a lot of ways, when hes not doing that, we become stagnant because youre counting on that, especially certain actions that we have. We sit here today and its only March 25th. But he's a big part of the team because of the energy he brings. He didn't play much during the regular season, and he didn't even make the Mavericks' postseason roster. 7. Xavier Pinson didn't get off the bench in the final minutes of the Tigers' loss to Oklahoma Missouri guard Xavier Pinson, who averaged 13.6 points per game, has entered the transfer portal. But you may see him running laps around the arena after a made shot, swimming freestyle on the sideline, staring down what he calls "2K players" who are standing still in the corner or making teammates cackle during postgame interviews. His scoring spree was the biggestby a Tiger in a nine-game stretch since 2014. While this unfolded on the floors strong side, Rodriguez stood in the restricted circle leaving Kobe Brown in the corner as early help with Tilmon rolling. 22, vs. Oregon, 12/2/20. He lofted up an errant jumper. the Tigers' season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He wasnt aggressive at the rim making plays. Points 36, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 I'm gonna find a loophole . 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.". 36, vs. TCU, 1/30/21 You won't see Pinson on the floor during these NBA Playoffs. He's more of a playmaker than scorer for LSU his points are down, his assists are up but his mere. 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. Saturday also happens to coincide with the NCAAs early peek at the top-16 seeds. The combo guard couldnt snake his dribble back toward the middle, either. On Wednesday, though, the juniors first successful foray was also his last on a frustrating night as Ole Miss handed the No. But as the season wore on, there seemed to be a fracture of sorts. A minute later, Pinson trotted toward the bench, and ESPNs cameras later fixed on him staring vacantly ahead while sitting on his designated folding chair. 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. 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 . See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. There's Vada Pinson and the fountain from which he was allowed to drink. 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. 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. When Jeremiah Tilmon wheeled out of a double-team, Pinson, standing in the right corner, alerted him to an unguarded Dru Smith at the top of the arc for another 3. 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. 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. 23, at Arkansas, 1/2/21 248 overall, No. Latest on New Mexico State Aggies guard Xavier Pinson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN One of the perks to the pick-and-roll premised system is the constant pressure going toward the rim will produce more free-throws. 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. You will never find another teammate like him. 2021:14 points, 18 minutes, 3-12 shooting, 2-for-6 from 3-point range, 6-for-6 from the free throw line, 2 steals, 1 assist, 2020: 9 points, 30 minutes, 4-for-11 shooting, 0-for-5 from 3-point range, 1-for-2 from the free throw line, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 2019: 8 points, 14 minutes, 2-for-4 shooting, 1-for-2 from 3-point range, 3-for-3 from the free throw line, 3 rebounds, 2 assists (fouled out), 247Sports National Basketball Recruiting Analyst Eric Bossis Take: Xavier Pinson may not be the most efficient guard in America, but he is a dynamic athlete with an electric first step. Pinson agreed when speaking with the official, but the shirt was never changed. pic.twitter.com/VAySpKj1ge. In that stretch, he scored at least 20 points four times, highlighted by a 32-point outburst against Mississippi. Robert Allen goes to the top of the restricted circle. However, no specific figure has been verified. 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 finished the game with 23 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, a steal and 0 turnovers. 28, vs. Auburn, 2/15/20 Void in ONT. Tempting as it might be to toss Wednesdays debacle in a dustbin, there are some useful examples of how passivity doesnt suit Pinson. 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. With Arkansas looming today, a game that could figure prominently in MUs seeding for the SEC tournament, the Tigers will hope Pinson bounces back. The Chicago native averaged 13.6 points per game, shooting 38.6 . 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. 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. "Im just a kid from the west side of Chicago, Illinois and the fans we had accepted me with open arms. Id push back slightly on the notion Pinson was passive at least in opening minutes. It wasn't until the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 that all spring training facilities integrated. 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 . [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. 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,. Starring: Theo Pinson pic.twitter.com/23svL5Nr5n 26, at Kentucky, 2/23/22 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. 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. Happy I can say I spent 3 years at this AWESOME university and I can wait to see what the future holds #XPOUT.". FG Made 10, three times It was always a low probability. 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.