Mizzou Basketball: Who will start for the Tigers in 2021?

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 22: Dru Smith #12 of the Missouri Tigers looks to drive during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 22, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 78-68. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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Combo Guard: Xavier Pinson– 6’2, 170 lbs

2019-2020 Stats:

Minutes Per Game: 24.0

11.1 PPG

2.8 APG

2.8 RPG

Pinson brought absolute swagger and confidence to the team last season. Coming off of a promising freshman season, Pinson continued to grow and flourish during his sophomore year. The biggest leap that Pinson made was in the scoring category. Pinson nearly doubled his scoring average from his freshman year. Pinson had monster games throughout the season: 32 points against Ole Miss, and 28 points in an upset win over Auburn. Pinson has the highest ceiling on the roster and is poised to have a monster junior year.

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