Russell Robinson Jr. (born January 24, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Levski Lukoil of the NBL. He played college basketball for the University of Kansas where he won an NCAA championship in 2008. He has previously played in Spain, Turkey, Italy, Poland and Lebanon.
Early years Robinson was born to Thearesa Watson and Russell Robinson Sr. in the Bronx, New York. Robinson attended Rice High School in New York City, where he was coached by Maurice Hicks. As a junior, he led his team with 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals per game. His senior year, he averaged 22 points and eight rebounds. During his senior year, he was the New York Newsday Manhattan Player of the Year, a New York Daily News All-City Team selection, a CHSAA All-City Team honoree, and a fourth-team Parade All-American.Russell Robinson - 2005-06 Men's Basketball
College career In his four-year college career at Kansas, Robinson played 134 games (107 starts) while averaging 7.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per game.Russell Robinson Stats As a sophomore in 2005–06, he earned Big 12 All-Defensive team honors, and as a senior in 2007–08, he helped Kansas win the 2008 NCAA championship.
Professional career
2008–09 season After going undrafted in the 2008 NBA draft, Robinson joined the Houston Rockets for the 2008 NBA Summer League where he averaged 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in three games. He later joined Erdemirspor of Turkey where he played for them during Erdemirspor's three-day basketball tournament.Erdemirspor rahat kazandı He left them following the tournament and returned to the United States.
On November 7, 2008, Robinson was selected by the Reno Bighorns in the second round of the 2008 NBA Development League Draft.Bighorns pick Robinson In 50 games (35 starts) for Reno during 2008–09, he averaged 12.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.1 steals per game.Russell Robinson D-League stats
2009–10 season In July 2009, Robinson joined the Orlando Magic for the 2009 NBA Summer League. On September 3, 2009, he joined Team NBA for the 2009 NBA Asia Challenge held in Seoul, South Korea and Manila, Philippines.Former Jayhawks join Team NBA On September 28, 2009, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, he was later waived by the Cavaliers on October 22, 2009.Cavs trim roster to 15, waive two guards and center
In November 2009, Robinson was reacquired by the Bighorns. On January 28, 2010, he was traded to the Maine Red Claws.RED CLAWS ACQUIRE RUSSELL ROBINSON IN TRADE WITH RENO
2010–11 season In July 2010, Robinson joined the Indiana Pacers for the Orlando Summer League and the NBA D-League Select Team for the Las Vegas Summer League. On August 3, 2010, he signed a one-year deal with DKV Joventut of the Liga ACB.Badalona tabs Russell Robinson
2011–12 season On August 13, 2011, Robinson signed a one-year deal with JSF Nanterre of the LNB Pro A.JSF Nanterre brings in Russell Robinson However, he later parted ways with Nanterre on September 30, 2011, before playing in a game for them.JSF Nanterre and Russell Robinson part ways
In November 2011, Robinson signed with Trabzonspor for the rest of the 2011–12 season.
2012–13 season On July 26, 2012, Robinson signed a one-year deal Angelico Biella of the Lega Basket Serie A.Angelico Biella lands Russell Robinson In January 2013, he left Biella and signed with Turów Zgorzelec of Poland for the rest of the season.Biella to cut Jaramaz, Robinson, Chrysikopoulos, to sign TsaldarisRussell Robinson inks with Turow
2013–14 season On July 25, 2013, Robinson signed with Stelmet Zielona Góra of Poland for the 2013–14 season. On December 1, 2013, he parted ways with Zielona Góra before playing in a game for them. On January 24, 2014, he signed with Champville SC for the 2014 Lebanese Division A season. He five games before leaving the team in February 2014.
2014–15 season On November 1, 2014, Robinson was acquired by the Austin Spurs.AUSTIN SPURS SELECT ERIK MURPHY IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE 2014 NBA D-LEAGUE DRAFT On December 3, 2014, he was waived by the Spurs.Austin Spurs Acquire Orlando Johnson On December 31, 2014, he signed a 10-day contract with Stelmet Zielona Góra of the Polish Basketball League.Russell Robinson signs a 10-day contract with Stelmet Zielona Gora On January 13, 2015, he re-signed with Zielona Góra for the rest of the season.Stelmet Zielona Gora keep Russell Robinson for the season
2015–16 season On October 30, 2015, Robinson signed with Greek club Kavala.Kavala signed Russel Robinson In early January 2016, he left Kavala after appearing in nine games. On January 11, 2016, he signed with Polish club Wilki Morskie Szczecin for the rest of the season.Russel Robinson zagra w King Wilkach Morskich
2016–17 season On May 19, 2016, Robinson re-signed with Wilki Morskie Szczecin for the 2016–17 season.King Wilki Morskie keep Russell Robinson
2017–18 season On October 13, 2017, Robinson signed with Macedonian club Rabotnički.
References
External links NBA D-League profile Kansas Jayhawks bio ACB.com profile Eurobasket.com profile