MBB Get To Know: #0 Zyon Pullin

Some in WBB had asked for more biographies on players so I thought we'd do it for the MBB team too . . . especially since there are so many new faces. We'll be doing them in numerical order.

First up is #0 Zyon Pullin



Overview

• Scored 1,312 points in 109 games with 77 starts during in his four seasons at UC Riverside, averaging 12.0 points per game over his career, including 18.3 during 2022-23.
• A three-time All-Big West honoree, earning first-team recognition in 2022-23, second-team in 2021-22 and honorable mention in 2020-21.
• A three-year starter whose scoring average increased every season, building from 4.1 points off the bench as a freshman, jumping to 12.1 points as a sophomore, 14.3 as a junior and 18.3 as a senior. He helped UC Riverside to a winning record – overall and conference – all three seasons as a starter.
• Posted four double-doubles and 19 games of 20+ points at UC Riverside, including a high of 30 vs. San Diego (12/20/22) that included a 5-for-6 performance from 3-point range.
• Had notable performances against power conference opponents, posting 21 points at Oregon, 17 points at Colorado and 10 points and eight assists in a win at Arizona State.

2022-23, Senior Season (UC Riverside)

• Named first-team All-Big West, averaging 18.3 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds while starting all 29 appearances.
• Shot .486 from the field, .394 from 3-point range and .771 from the free throw line while making 3.5 free throws per game.
• Had 12 games with 20+ points, including a career-best 30 vs. San Diego (12/20/22) that included a 5-for-6 performance from 3-point range.
• Posted a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds at Cal Poly (3/4/23).
• Dished a career-high nine assists at Cal State Northridge (2/20/23) to along with 15 points.

2021-22, Junior Season (UC Riverside)

• Earned second-team All-Big West honors with 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.
• Also named to the Big West All-Academic team.
• Had four 20-point games, including a season-high 24 points vs. Long Beach State (3/5/22).
• Recorded two double-doubles, once with 18 points and a career-high 12 rebounds vs. Cal Baptist (12/12/21) and again with 20 points and 10 boards at San Diego (11/17/21).

2020-21, Sophomore Season (UC Riverside)

• Named All-Big West honorable mention, averaging 12.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists while starting all 22 appearances.
• Twice earned Big West Player of the Week honors (12/7/20, 3/8/21).
• Posted three 20-point games, including a season-high 22 points at Denver (12/6/20).
• Also had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds vs. Hawaii (1/8/21).

2019-20 (Freshman)

• Averaged 4.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 31 appearances.
• Scored in double figures in three games, including season-high 15 points against Denver (11/23/19)

Prep

• All-Bay Area News Group selection at College Park High School

Personal

• Son of Glenn and Ajsha Pullin
• Favorite team is the Portland Trailblazers and favorite athlete is Damian Lillard.

Source: Zyon Pullin - Men's Basketball - Florida Gators

 

Sorry . . . I forgot to post the Box Score. It doesn't look like it.