The Tigers and Warhawks were supposed to meet to open last season but the start of the 2020-21 season was pushed back so the teams will renew their series Tuesday night.
The LSU team is led by senior Darius Days, who is back for his fourth year in the program.
Pinson averaged 13.6 points a year ago at Missouri and has played in 88 games there over three seasons.
With some big men in the middle, a blend of experience and youth, Coach Will Wade last week in his press conference said of his squad: “We’ve got better cohesion, we’ve got better rhythm, we’re just scrappier and more competitive in some places.
The Tigers will be busy early at home with Texas State coming in on Friday, Liberty on Nov.