Auburn target Xavier Pinson lists final four schools

Missouri transfer guard Xavier Pinson has listed Auburn in his final four of programs he is looking to transfer to.

Auburn is in need of some guard play entering next season and the Tigers still have a shot at landing Missouri transfer Xavier Pinson.

On Sunday, the transfer guard named his final four for his skills on Twitter and Auburn made the list.

Bruce Pearl and the Tigers will have to outdo rivals Georgia and Arkansas along with Nebraska for Pinson.

As a junior with Mizzou during the 2020-21 season, Pinson averaged 13.6 points, 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game.

Auburn offers Missouri guard transfer Xavier Pinson

Missouri transfer Xavier Pinson could be a key factor in the Auburn offense if he decides to come to the Plains.

Auburn is in play for another talented transfer guard.

On Wednesday, Bruce Pearl and the Tigers’ staff offered a scholarship to Xavier Pinson who on Tuesday announced that he is transferring from Missouri.

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As a junior in 2020-21, the Chicago native averaged 13.6 points, 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game. With the departure of Justin Powell and Jamal Johnson, the Tigers could use his experience and scoring at the guard position.

Auburn picked up a commitment from College of Charleston guard Zep Jasper last week.