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
With a last name like Pullin, could you imagine what Mick Hubert would cook up? I can hear it now... "Ohhh my Pullin is pullin for 3333333.. BOOK IT!" " Pullin yo-yo's the ball in the lane and shoots...BOOK IT....Zyon Pullin with the pullup" Lol...I just hope Pullin doesnt miss a lot with a name like that personally.