Russell Robinson

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = Russell Robinson
college = University of Kansas
conference = Big 12
sport = Basketball
position = Point guard/Shooting guard
class = Senior
career_start = 2004
jersey = 3
major = Communication studies
height_ft = 6
height_in = 3
weight_lb = 200
nationality = USA
birth_date = birth date and age|1986|1|24
birth_place = Bronx, New York City
highschool = Rice, New York, NY
awards = Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2006) Associated Press All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2006) Ted Owens Defensive Player Award (2006) Hunter/Vaughn/Miles Assists Award (2006) Danny Manning "Mr. Jayhawk" Award (2006) ESPN.com's National Freshman of the Week (2004)

Russell Robinson, Jr. (born January 24 1986) is an American basketball player with the Houston Rockets. He formerly attended the University of Kansas.

Early years

Russell Robinson was born to Thearesa Robinson and Russell Robinson, Sr. in the Bronx, New York. Russell 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, and a CHSAA All-City Team honoree. Known for his ability to score as a high school guard, Robinson wore the number 23. [http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/robinson_russell00.html Russell Robinson profile] , kuathletics.com, accessed March 30, 2007.]

Player profile

Russell Robinson was known as a tenacious defender, Coach Bill Self often referred to Robinson as the "glue" of the Jayhawk basketball team. Robinson won a Big 12 Championship each of his four years at Kansas. Robinson played for the Jayhawks' 2007-2008 national championship team.

NBA career

Russell Robinson was not drafted in the 2008 NBA Draft but instead joined the Houston Rockets as an undrafted free agent.

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