BREAKING: Former college basketball star Stanley Robinson dies at 32
Former University of Connecticut basketball star forward Stanley Robinson died Wednesday morning at the age of 32, the school announced.
Robinson, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, was known as one of the best dunkers in the school’s history, totaling 1,231 points and 776 rebounds in his four seasons with former UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, according to CBS Sports. His time with the Huskies, between 2006 and 2010, contributed to the team’s appearance in the 2009 Final Four.
“The UConn Basketball family grieves the loss of a great player and an even greater person, Stanley “Sticks” Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Stanley’s family at this difficult time 🙏
Rest In Peace, Sticks.”
Robinson, who was selected as a member of the 2006 All-America high school basketball team, made it to the NBA in 2010 as the 59th overall pick in the draft. In August 2010, Robinson signed with the Orlando Magic for a one-year, non-guaranteed contract. He was waived after training camp. The 6-foot, 9-inch small forward and power forward would go on to play for the National Basketball League of Canada and Chile’s Liga Nacional de Básquetbol de Chile.
Robinson had returned to Alabama at the time of his death, where his three children lived. On Wednesday, fans honored his memories with posts on Twitter paying homage to Robinson, calling him by his nickname “Sticks.”
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