XAVIER PINSON NEWS

No. 14 Arkansas survives in last seconds against LSU

Arkansas guard JD Notae made two free throws with 8.6 points left, LSU’s Xavier Pinson missed a final attempt at the rim as the clock expired as the No. 14 Razorbacks held off the...

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How LSU basketball play is boosted by presence of Missouri transfer Xavier Pinson Point guard Xavier Pinson has been the glue keeping the LSU basketball team together in 2021-22.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Hopkins helps No. 6 Kentucky rally, then survive LSU 71-66

Bryce Hopkins came off the bench to score a career-high 13 points, including 11 to fuel Kentucky’s 15-2 second-half surge, and Oscar Tshiebwe and Keion Brooks Jr. made late free th...

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eason sparks LSU to 84-65 romp over Georgia

Tari Eason finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and three steals to power LSU to an 84-65 victory over Georgia

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgia visits LSU following Eason's 23-point performance

LSU plays the Georgia Bulldogs after Tari Eason scored 23 points in LSU's 69-65 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eason sparks LSU to 69-65 victory over Mississippi State

Tari Eason scored 23 points to spark LSU to a 69-65 victory over Mississippi State

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 5 Kentucky, Florida ride win streaks into SEC clash

No. 5 Kentucky rides a five-game winning streak into a home game with Florida to highlight weekend action in the Southeastern Conference

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 11 points in return Pinson (knee) produced 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes in Tuesday's 76-68 win over Texas A&M.

Impact Pinson returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing Saturday's game against Vanderbilt, starting and playing 25 minutes. In his first season with LSU, the senior is playing a career-high 25.8 minutes per game and handing out four assists per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eason leads LSU past Texas A&M 76-68, ends 3-game skid

Tari Eason scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead LSU to a 76-68 victory over Texas A&M

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Tuesday Pinson (knee) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas A&M.

Impact Pinson has been in and out of the lineup over the last few weeks due to this knee injury. It's pretty safe to say that he is still operating at less than 100 percent, but we will see what the senior guard is able to do against the Aggies.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Pinson (knee) is participating in warmups ahead of Tuesday's game at Texas A&M, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Pinson warmed up for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt with a brace on his right knee before ultimately sitting out, and he's warming up again for Tuesday's contest. He's appeared in only two of the past eight games for LSU due to the lingering knee issue.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to be out Pinson (knee) returned to the floor for final warmups without a brace on, suggesting he will sit, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Pinson apparently tested out his knee in warmups but doesn't appear to be able to give it a go for the Tigers on Saturday, which was expected to be the case. He has a better chance of being back on the floor for Tuesday's tilt at Texas A&M.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming with brace Pinson (knee) is sporting a brace but is warming up prior to Saturday's game versus Vanderbilt, Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports reports.

Impact Pinson wasn't expected to take the floor Saturday, but his presence in warmups leaves some optimism that he could see some action. Even if that's the case, the senior guard would likely be extremely limited operating well under 100 percent at the moment.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit Saturday Pinson (knee) is in line to sit out Saturday's game against Vanderbilt, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Coach Will Wade estimated that Pinson is operating at around 70 percent at this point but indicated the team needs him at about 85 percent to be effective. That will likely result in at least one absence for Pinson, who would have a chance to return to the floor as soon as Tuesday at Texas A&M if he's indeed ruled out Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to see minutes scaled back Coach Will Wade said that they will likely have to scale Pinson's minutes back because he's only about 50 percent, Sheldon Mickles of The Daily Advocate reports.

Impact Pinson has been battling through a knee injury for the last few weeks. It sounds like he will continue to play through the pain, but may be less effective in the games due to reduced playing time.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruffin, Rodriguez help Ole Miss hold off No. 25 LSU, 76-72

Daeshun Ruffin scored 19 points before leaving the game because of an apparent leg injury with 12:05 left, and Mississippi held of No. 25 LSU 76-72

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins starting five Pinson is in the starting five Tuesday against Ole Miss, Sheldon Mickles of The Advocate reports.

Impact This will be Pinson's first start since Jan. 8 against Tennessee when he suffered an ankle injury. In 16 games played, Pinson is averaging 10.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 LSU and Ole Miss square off for conference

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LSU basketball Xavier Pinson, Darius Days and Tari Eason to play against TCU LSU basketball guard Xavier Pinson and forwards Tari Eason and Darius Days to play versus TCU

JANUARY 29, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Plays seven minutes in return Pinson (knee) chipped in two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in seven minutes during Saturday's 77-68 loss to TCU.

Impact Pinson, who had missed the last five games for LSU with a knee injury, returned for the Tigers on Saturday. The 6-foot-2 struggled in his limited return, missing all three of his shots on the day. Pinson has started 15 games for LSU, averaging 10.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.1 steals on 27.8 minutes per game. The senior guard will look to get back on track Tuesday against Mississippi.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays seven minutes in return Pinson (knee) chipped in two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in seven minutes during Saturday's 77-68 loss to TCU.

Impact Pinson, who had missed the last five games for LSU with a knee injury, returned for the Tigers on Saturday. The 6-foot-2 struggled in his limited return, missing all three of his shots on the day. Pinson has started 15 games for LSU, averaging 10.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.1 steals on 27.8 minutes per game. The senior guard will look to get back on track Tuesday against Mississippi.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Pinson (knee) is going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game against TCU, Sheldon Mickles of The Advocate reports.

Impact Pinson is trending towards playing after reports earlier Saturday suggested that the senior could return on a minutes limit. His participation in warmups is a positive sign of him returning from a five-game absence. However, Pinson may not be ready for his normal workload of nearly 28 minutes.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available on minutes limit Pinson (knee) is a game-time decision and could play on a minutes restriction Saturday against TCU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The senior has missed five straight games with a knee injury, so while he'll likely play against the Horned Frogs, it's expected to be on a limited basis. Look for Pinson's status to become clearer during warmups, but as it stands, he is set for a return in a limited capacity.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray leads No. 19 LSU against TCU after 21-point game

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray scores 21, No. 19 LSU rallies past Texas A&M 70-64

Brandon Murray capped a 21-point performance with a pair of clutch free throws in the final minute, and No. 19 LSU outscored Texas A&M 13-2 in the last 3:34 to beat the Aggies 70-6...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS