UNC Basketball: Tar Heels need to recruit these 6 impact transfers

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 05: Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels directs his team against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of their game at the Dean E. Smith Center on February 05, 2022 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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Mar 18, 2022; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) defends against LSU Tigers guard Xavier Pinson (1) in the first half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Xavier Pinson

After transferring from Missouri, Xavier Pinson struggled during what appears to be his lone season with the LSU Tigers.

Pinson saw his shooting numbers dip, as he shot just 36.5 percent from the floor. His three-point shooting efficiency took a major hit, too, as he connected on just 24.2 percent of his attempts.

Although he struggled shooting the ball, he did improve greatly passing it. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged a career-high 4.8 assists per game and was a steady facilitator for LSU’s offensive attack.

Of course, recruiting a player like Pinson is certainly a gamble. Given his struggles at LSU, is it possible for him to return to the player he was during his time at Missouri, or will his next stop be similar to his most recent one?

It’s a big risk, especially for a team like North Carolina which aspires to compete for a national title every year, but is one that could be beneficial to the program if they can find a way to get this talented guard back on track over his final season of collegiate eligibility.

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