After rising senior for a Kentucky powerhouse, Pinkston has seen a ton of action through his time at St. Xavier. Injuries paved the way for him gaining more responsibility in 2024 as a sophomore and he thrived. He continued being a key cog in the Tigers’ defense in 2025 and is expected to be their headlining piece next season. Maybe the best pole in the 2026 class, Pinkston has especially shown the ability to use his physicality to cause havoc for the opposition. He has grown a lot in his patience and knowing when to deploy his physical assets.

After rising senior for a Kentucky powerhouse, Pinkston has seen a ton of action through his time at St. Xavier. Injuries paved the way for him gaining more responsibility in 2024 as a sophomore and he thrived. He continued being a key cog in the Tigers’ defense in 2025 and is expected to be their headlining piece next season. Maybe the best pole in the 2026 class, Pinkston has especially shown the ability to use his physicality to cause havoc for the opposition. He has grown a lot in his patience and knowing when to deploy his physical assets.