LSU was in the mix for one of the best available transfer portal players in the country, former UC Riverside guard [autotag]Zyon Pullin[/autotag]. ESPN’s Jeff Borzello reported Tuesday that Pullin was down to two schools: LSU and Florida.
Ultimately, the Gators won out. Pullin opted to head to Gainesville, informing Borzello of his commitment.
It’s not exactly a surprise. Florida had Pullin on campus for an official visit this weekend. It seems LSU will not get the 6-foot-4 fifth-year player on campus.
A three-year starter at UC Riverside, Pullin earned first-team All-Big West honors in 2022-23 while averaging 18.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
NEWS: UC Riverside transfer Zyon Pullin has committed to Florida over LSU, he told ESPN. Pullin was the best guard remaining in the portal. First-team All-Big West selection averaged 18.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists last season. Gives the Gators a major backcourt boost.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) June 7, 2023
LSU still has a very solid transfer class, headlined by Tulane guard Jalen Cook — who returns after beginning his career with the Tigers — as well as Santa Clara guard [autotag]Carlos Stewart[/autotag], Nevada center [autotag]Will Baker[/autotag], Vanderbilt forward [autotag]Jordan Wright[/autotag] and former Kentucky forward and five-star recruit [autotag]Daimion Collins[/autotag].
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