K. J. Robinson

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KJ Robinson
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Bashkimi Prizren

Kevin Robinson Jr. (born May 28, 1998) is an American professional

Bashkimi Prizren of the Kosovo Basketball Superleague. He played college basketball for Omaha
.

High school career

Robinson attended Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs, Missouri where he was coached by Jimmy Cain. As a junior, he helped the Jaguars win their first-ever state championship in boys' basketball. Robinson scored his 1,000th point in a 71–60 win over Liberty High School during senior night. He posted 31 points in a 71–70 victory over McPherson High School, breaking the team's 44-game winning streak.[1] Robinson averaged 24.9 points, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game, leading the team to the state quarterfinal. He was named The Examiner player of the year and finished with 1,607 points.[2] Rated a three-star prospect, Robinson committed to Omaha.[1]

College career

On November 24, 2017, Robinson made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 25 points in an 86–85 loss to

Montana.[6] He tied his season-high of 24 points on January 23, 2020, in an 87–82 overtime win over Western Illinois.[7] As a senior, Robinson averaged 15.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game and was an All-Summit League Honorable Mention selection. He became Omaha's 41st 1,000-point scorer in school history and had 26 double-figure scoring performances as a senior.[8]

Professional career

On July 21, 2020, Robinson signed his first professional contract with

References

  1. ^ a b Marshall, Ryan (December 24, 2015). "Blue Springs South KJ Robinson wins 5-star AOW". KSHB. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. ^ Althaus, Bill (May 7, 2016). "Examiner 2015-16 Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Robinson leads point of attack for Jaguars". The Examiner. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ "Tennessee Tech edges Omaha 86-85 in Emerald Coast Classic". ESPN. Associated Press. November 24, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  4. ^ Boone, Tony (November 1, 2018). "Experience, newcomers should help UNO men's basketball give foes different looks". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  5. ^ Schinzel, Gene (January 3, 2020). "KJ Robinson has 'been fantastic' in adding a spark off the bench for Mavs men's basketball team". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  6. ^ "Omaha outlasts Montana for an 87-82 OT win". ESPN. Associated Press. December 21, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  7. ^ "BKC--Western Illinois-Omaha". ESPN. Associated Press. January 23, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  8. ^ "ROBINSON SIGNS FIRST PRO CONTRACT WITH DENMARK'S HORSENS IC". Omaha Mavericks. July 23, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  9. ^ "KJ Robinson signs with Horsens IC". Sportando. July 21, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  10. ^ "KJ Robinson (ex Horsens IC) is a newcomer at Bashkimi". Eurobasket. December 21, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2021.

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