re: Missouri transfer Xavier Pinson picks LSU

Davion shot 32% from 3 and 40% from the field the season prior to this one. He shot 28% from 3 his freshman year at Auburn. He also had the luxury of playing next to those other two all conference guards, 1 of which is also an NBA first rounder and elite playmaker, which tends to be a boost to efficiency. Mitchell was also 22 years old and Teague was 23 years old this season. Pinson will be 21 years old for this season. Now it's very unlikely Pinson becomes near the player Davion was but the point is development from year to year can be very substantial at this age as can be being placed in a system that more fits your style. To me it is unwise to write off Pinson as being a positive contributor next season.