Robinson talks Louisville, other visits and player development
By Robert Alfonso Jr.
Brandon Robinson gambled on himself and it may just work.
The Georgia native was going to narrow his college choices down just before the start of the July Live period. He had a solid list of offers but felt the need to show some college coaches a little more of his game.
Robinson played for Team Loaded NC in the Fab 48 classic during the last live period. The change of team helped pick his recruitment up and attract the attention he was seeking from other college coaches.
“I think I re-did my list because I felt like some schools just got to comfortable and weren’t after me hard,” said Robinson, who played with the Georgia Stars. “I felt Vegas just showed people the aggressive side of me.”
His aggression caught the eye of a number of schools. Louisville, VCU and Oklahoma. North Carolina offered several days ago. He recently took an official visit to Louisville and walked away impressed.
“Practice caught my attention the most and the way they get up and down (the floor) and play,” the 6-foot-5 shooting guard said. “I was looking forward to watching practice and seeing how the players compete.”
Robinson has official visits to Maryland on September 12 and Florida State on October 10. He also plans on scheduling a visit to North Carolina.
However, his trip to Kentucky left an impression on the Douglas County High product.
“The thing that surprised me the most is that when I went out people knew who I was,” Robinson said. “Some would tell me I looked like Russ Smith.”
Robinson would like to have a similar collegiate career as the former Cardinals player. In order for that to happen, he knows it will take plenty of work and time in the gym, another thing that impressed him about coach Rick Pitino.
“He is big in player development and that caught my eye because that means a lot to me,” Robinson said. “Player development is big because you always can improve on something and I feel like that’s a place where you gain confidence in your game.”
Being pushed by a staff to make him a better player is high on Robinson’s priority list in selecting a program. He wants to build a relationship that extends beyond the basketball court.
“I want a coaching staff that is going to push me and that I will have a long term relationship with in the end.”
The 10 schools Robinson had initially kept on were Florida State, Maryland, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Texas Tech, Miami, California, Virginia and Stanford.
About the Author
Alfonso
Robert Alfonso Jr. is a graduate of Mount Sait Mary College. He has more than 20 years of journalism experience. Alfonso has helped build a basketball web brand in Georgia and has covered high school through college sports for publications in New York, North Carolina, and Georgia. His mission has always been to uplift the athletes who play sports providing them the exposure needed in this new media platform.