American basketball player
Xavier Pinson (born June 23, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League . He played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers , LSU Tigers and New Mexico State Aggies .
High school career
Pinson attended St. Patrick High School in Chicago, Illinois . He stood 5'1" as a freshman and made the varsity team in his following year.[ 1] He transferred to Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois for his senior season, joining Talen Horton-Tucker .[ 2] Pinson averaged 11.9 points and 3.8 assists per game, helping his team win Class 4A sectional and Chicago Public League titles.[ 3] He originally committed to playing college basketball for Kent State before reopening his recruitment.[ 4] A three-star recruit , Pinson committed to Missouri over offers from Georgetown and Wisconsin .[ 5]
College career
As a freshman at Missouri, Pinson averaged 6.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.[ 6] On February 18, 2020, he scored a sophomore season-high 32 points in a 71–68 win over Ole Miss .[ 7] Pinson became one of his team's best offensive players during the month.[ 8] As a sophomore, he averaged 11.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing his name and returning to college.[ 9] On January 23, 2021, Pinson scored 27 points in a 73–64 victory over sixth-ranked Tennessee .[ 10] One week later, he scored 36 points in a 102–98 overtime win over TCU .[ 11] As a junior, Pinson averaged 13.6 points and 2.9 assists per game. For his senior season, he transferred to LSU .[ 12]
Professional career
Montreal Alliance (2023)
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft , Pinson signed with the Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League on July 15, 2023.[ 13]
Leicester Riders (2023)
On August 7, 2023, Pinson signed with Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League .[ 14]
Rip City Remix (2024)
On February 10, 2024, Pinson joined the Rip City Remix of the NBA G League .[ 15] However, he was waived nine days later.[ 16]
Raptors 905 (2024)
On February 22, 2024, Pinson joined Raptors 905 ,[ 17] but was waived on March 14.[ 17]
Salt Lake City Stars (2024)
On March 22, 2024, Pinson joined the Salt Lake City Stars .[ 18]
On October 25, 2024, Pinson was traded to the Wisconsin Herd ,[ 19] but was waived on November 7.[ 20] Four days later, he signed with the Osceola Magic ,[ 21] but was waived on November 26 before playing for the Magic.[ 21]
Career statistics
College
References
^ Reckamp, Adam (March 10, 2020). "Pinson's potential: How a skinny high school guard became Missouri's newest star" . Columbia Missourian . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ Henricksen, Joe (July 18, 2017). "Xavier Pinson transferring to Simeon" . Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ "Xavier Pinson" . University of Missouri Athletics . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ Matter, Dave (December 26, 2019). "Driven to grow beyond his Chicago roots, Pinson delivers for Mizzou" . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ Matter, Dave (February 6, 2018). "Chicago point guard Xavier Pinson picks Mizzou over Badgers, Hoyas" . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ Forde, Mitchell (November 25, 2019). "Pinson's strong start shows maturation" . Rivals . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ Hoffmeister, Hannah (February 18, 2020). "Pinson, Smith refuse to cool off as Mizzou edges Ole Miss" . KSDK . Associated Press . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ Napier, Briar (February 19, 2020). "The X-factor: Play of Missouri's Pinson forged by a fearless mindset and fast tempo" . Columbia Missourian . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ "Missouri's Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith, Jeremiah Tilmon all withdraw from NBA draft" . ESPN . July 24, 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ Lorenzi, Joel (January 23, 2021). "Pinson erupts as Missouri secures redemption victory at Tennessee" . Daily Local News . Retrieved January 30, 2021 .
^ Ladd, Aaron (January 30, 2021). "Tigers top TCU in OT; Tilmon, Pinson set career-highs" . KSHB-TV . Retrieved January 31, 2021 .
^ Matter, Dave (April 12, 2021). "Former Mizzou guard Xavier Pinson stays in SEC, headed to LSU" . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Retrieved April 12, 2021 .
^ "Montréal Alliance sign American point guard Xavier Pinson at trade deadline" . AllianceMontreal.ca . July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023 .
^ "Riders Sign Pinson" . Riders.basketball . August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023 .
^ Rip City Remix [@ripcityremix] (February 10, 2024). "The Rip City Remix have signed Xavier Pinson 💿" (Tweet ). Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Twitter .
^ "2023-2024 Rip City Remix Transaction History" . RealGM.com . Retrieved February 19, 2024 .
^ a b "2023-2024 Raptors 905 Transaction History" . RealGM.com . Retrieved March 14, 2024 .
^ "Stars Acquire Xavier Pinson" . OurSportsCentral.com . March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "WISCONSIN HERD ACQUIRES RETURNING PLAYER RIGHTS TO XAVIER PINSON" . NBA.com . October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 .
^ "2024-2025 Wisconsin Herd Transaction History" . RealGM.com . Retrieved November 11, 2024 .
^ a b "2024-2025 Osceola Magic Transaction History" . RealGM.com . Retrieved November 28, 2024 .
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