Mike Robinson (basketball, born 1976)
Mike Robinson, Jr. (born December 31, 1976) is a retired American professional basketball player and a high school basketball coach. He played professionally for teams in the United States and Argentina.
Personal information | |
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Born | Peoria, Illinois | December 31, 1976
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Richwoods (Peoria, Illinois) |
College | Purdue (1996–2000) |
NBA draft | 2000: undrafted |
Position | Guard |
Robinson graduated from Richwoods High School in Peoria, Illinois, as a three time all-state selection and the Gatorade Player of the Year for the Midwest in 1996.[1] Robinson would score 2,944 career points and play in the McDonald's All-American game.
Robinson attended Purdue University, when he played basketball on two Sweet 16 teams and one Elite 8 squad in March Madness during his four years. His college scoring total was 1,322. After graduating from Purdue, Robinson competed professionally both in the United States and Argentina.[2]
In 2018 Robinson won a state championship as a high school coach in Virginia, leading the South County Stallions to the Class 6 title.[3] Robinson is married to Michelle Duhart who played for the 1999 champion Purdue women's basketball team.
References
- "GPSHOF | Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame". www.gpshof.com.
- "Michael Robinson Basketball Player Profile, Villa Angela Basket, Purdue, News, Regional stats, Career, Games Logs, Best, Awards - eurobasket". Eurobasket LLC.
- "The city's most prolific prep basketball player is now a state championship coach". Journal Star.