Justin Robinson (basketball, born 1996)

Justin Michael Robinson (born October 14, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Podgorica of the Montenegrin League and the ABA League Second Division.[1] He is the youngest son of Hall of Fame basketball player David Robinson.

Justin Robinson
Robinson with Duke in 2019
No. 77 – Podgorica
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueMontenegrin League
ABA League Second Division
Personal information
Born (1996-10-14) October 14, 1996
San Antonio, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Antonio Christian
(San Antonio, Texas)
CollegeDuke (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentPodgorica

High school career

Robinson attended San Antonio Christian School in San Antonio, Texas. As a senior, he averaged 13.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.6 blocks per game, leading his team to a 33–6 record. Robinson was named to the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 4A All-District First Team.[2]

College career

Robinson expected to play for Duke as a walk-on before accepting a scholarship offer from the program.[3] He redshirted his first season, during which he often guarded Brandon Ingram at practice.[4] He was named a team captain as a senior.[5]

Robinson was on Duke's 2017 ACC Tournament Championship team and 2019 ACC Tournament Championship team.

In the final game of the season, on March 7, 2020, he made his first career start and recorded 13 points, six rebounds, four blocks and three assists in an 89–76 win over North Carolina.[6] It was the third straight game that Robinson had played significant minutes. Coach Mike Krzyzewski compared him to Notre Dame football walk-on Rudy Ruettiger, saying he was better.[7][8] Robinson finished the season averaging 2.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.8 minutes per game.[9]

In his senior season, Robinson received the 2020 Tedd E. Mann award for his contributions to the team.[10][11]

Professional career

On September 18, 2020, Robinson signed his first professional contract with Mornar Bar of the Montenegrin League and the ABA League.[12]

Personal life

His father, David Robinson, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame following a 14-year career in the National Basketball Association with the San Antonio Spurs.[13] Robinson's older brother, Corey, played college football for Notre Dame.[3]

Robinson graduated from Duke University with a degree in Psychology and earned a Masters of Management Studies (MMS) degree from Duke's Fuqua School of Business in 2020. While at Duke, Robinson was a 3-time ACC Honor Roll recipient. [14][15]

References
  1. "Former Duke forward Robinson signs deal in Montenegro". September 18, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  2. Flores, David (January 15, 2015). "Robinson's youngest son unfazed by lofty expectations". KENS. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  3. Chasnoff, Brian (May 7, 2015). "David Robinson's youngest son gets full-ride scholarship to Duke". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  4. Rodriguez, Ken (September 24, 2017). "The Transformation of Justin Robinson". San Antonio Report. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  5. Krest, Shawn (November 7, 2019). "Justin Robinson Named Duke's Fourth Captain". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  6. Saul, Derek (March 7, 2020). "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood: Justin Robinson electrifies Duke men's basketball in first career start". Duke Chronicle. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  7. Hale, David M. (March 7, 2020). "Walk-on Justin Robinson better than 'Rudy,' Duke's Mike Krzyzewski says". ESPN. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  8. Wang, Gene (March 8, 2020). "Duke's Justin Robinson earns 'Rudy' comparison from Mike Krzyzewski". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  9. Naseri, Ramona (March 28, 2020). "Duke men's basketball 2019-20 player review: Justin Robinson". Duke Chronicle. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  10. https://www.si.com/college/duke/basketball/no-banquet-but-duke-gives-year-end-awards
  11. https://balldurham.com/2020/03/27/duke-basketball-announces-individual-team-awards-2019-20-season/
  12. "Justin Robinson begins pro career with Mornar Bar". EuroHoops. September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  13. Marks, Brendan (March 7, 2020). "Justin Robinson's moment in the sun". The Athletic. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  14. https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/student-network/profiles/justin-robinson
  15. https://www.si.com/college/duke/basketball/half-of-duke-basketball-team-makes-honor-roll
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