Zyon Pullin

Zyon Pullin (born March 3, 2001) is an American basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the UC Riverside Highlanders and the Florida Gators.

Early life and high school career
Pullin grew up in Pleasant Hill, California and attended College Park High School.

College career
Pullin began his college career at UC Riverside. He averaged 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game and was named second-team All-Big West during his junior season. Pullin was named first team All-Big West as a senior after averaging 18.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game as the Highlanders had their winningest season since moving to NCAA Division I in 2000. After the season, Pullin decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to COVID-19 pandemic and entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Pullin transferred to Florida. He was suspended for the first three games of the season by the NCAA for his participation in the 2023 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a non-sanctioned offseason tournament for recently graduated players pursuing a professional career. Pullin was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference in his only season with the Gators after averaging 15.5 points and 4.9 assists per game.

Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Pullin signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat on July 1, 2024.