LSU Tigers power forward Tari Eason makes decision on future

LSU Tigers‘ power forward, Tari Eason has made a decision on his future going forward and is declaring for the 2022 NBA draft. The sophomore big man announced from his social media account on Friday of his intentions to leave Baton Rouge for the NBA.

Eason took to Instagram to announce his decision with this heartfelt post.

“I’d like to thank my mom for always motivating me and teaching me to respect the game of basketball. I also want to thank my little brother Tega for always being my WHY, along with the rest of my family, friends, coaches, trainers, mentors, teachers, and fans for supporting me through the years… I’m beyond grateful and excited to be able to pursue my lifelong dream – I am declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft,” wrote Easton.

Eason played one season with the Cincinnati Bearcats before transferring to LSU this past offseason. With the Tigers, he played in 33 games averaging 16.9 points 6.6 rebounds 1.9 steals 1.1 blocks, and one assist. Eason also shot 80 percent from the free-throw line, nearly 36 percent from the three, and over 52 percent from the field.

LSU guard Pinson enters the transfer portal

Star LSU guard Xavier Pinson has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, sources told On3 sports’ Billy Embody on Thursday afternoon. Pinson was an integral piece to the Tigers’ roster this past season and averaged 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game during the 2021-2022 season. He battled through a number of injuries this season, including a knee sprain he suffered when he slipped on a wet spot on the floor at LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Jan. 8.

One of Pinson’s best games of the season came against Lipscomb on Dec. 22, when he dumped in 17 points with five assists. He also pumped in 13 points and six assists against Georgia Tech on Dec. 11.

Pinson decided to transfer to LSU from Missouri during the spring of 2021. He played for Missouri during his first three seasons of college basketball. During the 2020-2021 season, he averaged 13.6 points per game, 2.9 assists per game, and 1.1 steals per game.

Pinson figures to be a highly sought after prospect and he will have no shortage of suitors across the college basketball landscape. For all the latest information and updates on where college basketball prospects are headed this offseason, keep it locked to the 2022 On3 Transfer Portal Wire.