Kentucky reaches out to Missouri transfer Xavier Pinson
(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Kentucky has reached out to yet another high-profile basketball transfer, this time staying within the Southeastern Conference.
UK has reportedly been in contact with Missouri transfer Xavier Pinson, the 6-foot-2 guard’s former Nike EYBL program, Mac Irvin Fire, confirmed on Wednesday.
According to the team, Kentucky joins the likes of Auburn, Nebraska, Arkansas, St. Louis and San Diego State to express interest in the talented guard originally out of Chicago, IL.
Top 10
- 1New
Teeth on the floor
OU's Duke Miles loses multiple teeth
- 2
Gambling investigation
Fresno State under NCAA microscope
- 3
14-team playoff
2026 CFP could have different look
- 4
Nebraska AD
Explains canceling series vs. Vols
- 5Hot
Lincoln Riley
USC coach sits down with J.D. PicKell
Get the On3 Top 10 to your inbox every morning
By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.
Xavier Pinson talk to Auburn, Kentucky, Nebraska, Arkansas, St Louis, San Diego St… #MacIrvinFire #NikeEybl
— Mac Irvin Fire (@TheMacIrvinFire) March 24, 2021
Pinson, who officially entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, was Missouri’s second-leading scorer in 2020-21, averaged 13.5 points on 42.6% shooting and 33.6% from three to go with 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per contest last season. The junior guard started all 26 games for the Tigers this year.
Pinson joins the likes of Auburn’s Justin Powell, Davidson’s Kellan Grady and Minnesota’s Marcus Carr with confirmed Kentucky interest among guards.
Check out some of Pinson’s recent highlights:
Would you have interest in bringing in the former Missouri Tiger?
Discuss This Article
Comments have moved.
Join the conversation and talk about this article and all things Kentucky Sports in the new KSR Message Board.
KSBoard