Jalen Robinson proved to opposing defenders that he is capable of scoring in the post and can step back and hit the mid-range and outside shot. Â Robinson possesses a quick first step that allows him to spin by defenders and score in the post.
The Flyers expect Robinson to have a great impact in UD’s frontcourt if they are to have a successful 2014-15 campaign.
2013-14Jalen Robinson played in 36 games, including three starts, during the 2013-14 season. Robinson played in a total of 457 minutes (12.7 mpg) and totaled 156 points (4.3 ppg) and 101 rebounds (2.8 rpg). Robinson shot 52-of-126 (.413) from the field and 5-of-9 (.556) from beyond the three-point line. Robinson finished tied for the club lead with 13 blocks and improved his free throw percentage to 66.2% (47-of-71).
Robinson scored in double-figures five times during the 2013-14 season as the Flyers went 4-1 in those games. He scored a career-high 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, hauled in five rebounds and blocked two shots in the third place game of the Maui Invitational versus Cal. In the following game against Delaware State, Robinson scored eight points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting and grabbed four rebounds.
Versus Central Michigan, Robinson tallied 12 points on 3-of-5 shooting and snagged six rebounds. He added six points and hauled in a season-high seven rebounds against USC. In the New Years’ Day match-up versus Winthrop, Robinson scored 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field, grabbed four rebounds and swiped two steals.
At Richmond, Robinson netted seven points on 2-of-3 shooting. At Saint Joseph’s, he tallied a team-high 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting and snagged four rebounds in just 15 minutes of action.
In a victory at No. 17 Saint Louis, Robinson converted two crucial three-pointers in the final seven minutes and 20 seconds. He finished with 10 points and four rebounds in that game versus the Billikens.
2012-13
Robinson played in all 31 games, which include four starts, during the 2012-13 season. He played a total of 580 minutes (18.7 mpg) while scoring 188 points (6.1 ppg) and grabbing 159 rebounds (5.1 rpg), which includes 65 offensive rebounds. Also, Robinson shot .507 (75-of-148) from the field and had 21 steals.
Robinson scored a career-high 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting and hauled in six rebounds against Boston College in the Charleston Classic. In the next game of the Charleston Classic vs. Auburn, Robinson tallied 12 points on 6-of-10 shooting and snagged seven rebounds.
He netted eight points on 4-of-5 shooting against Miami and hauled in five rebounds. Against Florida Atlantic, Robinson grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds and tallied five points.
In the game against Murray State, Robinson scored eight points and tallied seven rebounds. He nearly had a double-double against Fordham, as he scored nine points and hauled in nine rebounds.
Robinson was knocking on the door for another double-double as he finished with 10 points and nine rebounds vs. Duquesne. He scored seven points on 3-of-4 shooting and hauled in nine rebounds at Rhode Island.
At UMass, Robinson tallied 10 points on 5-of-9 shooting and had four rebounds and two steals. In the match-up vs. Richmond, Robinson scored nine points on 4-of-6 shooting and snagged seven rebounds.
High School
Jalen Robinson became the first recruit in the class of 2012 for UD head coach Archie Miller when Robinson committed in June of 2011. The 6-foot-9 forward is a product of Ohio powerhouse Columbus Northland High School and was considered a top-five player in the state of Ohio for the 2012 class. Robinson was named Ohio’s Division I co-player of the year by the Associated Press his senior year. He was also Division I First Team All-State, district player of the year and a finalist for Ohio Mr. Basketball. Robinson averaged 19.1 points and 11 rebounds while leading Northland to a 22-2 record his senior year. That team also boasted fellow Flyer recruit, Devon Scott.
Following his senior season, Robinson played in the Ohio North-South All-Star game where he had 30 points and 10 rebounds in a 116-114 win in the Division I-II game at Capital University.
As a junior, Robinson helped Northland to a runner-up finish in the Division I state playoffs while averaging 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks per game. Northland’s record over the last four years was 98-6, with two appearances in the Ohio Division I state finals. As a sophomore coming off the bench he averaged 5.7 points and 3.2 rebounds backing up one of the best players in the country, Jared Sullinger. The Vikings won the state championship in 2009.
Robinson was also a member of the 17U All-Ohio Red team that won the 2011 AAU national championship.
Personal Data:
Full name: Jalen Robinson
Nickname: J-Rob, JR
Son of: Eric and Casandra Robinson
Birthday: December 25, 1993
Major: Communications
Siblings: Tyree (23), Cameron (16), Dezaon (12), Tiera (7)
High School Coaches: Â Satch Sullinger, Sean Taylor
AAU Team: All-Ohio Red
Career Goal: Make it to the NBA
Why I Chose UD: I chose UD because of the great coaching staff, and it is close to home.
Dayton Career Highs
Points: 17, vs. Cal (11/27/13)
Rebounds: 14, Florida Atlantic (12/15/12)
Assists: 2, Miami (12/8/12); Iona (12/19/13); George Washington (2/1/13)
Steals: 2, Five Times
Blocks: 2, Four Times
FGs Made: 7, vs. Boston College (11/16/12); vs. Cal (11/27/13)
FT Made: 6, Duquesne (1/26/13); Central Michigan (12/14/13); USC (12/22/13)
Minutes: 27, Xavier (2/16/13)
Flyer 12's...
Bill Mihm (1953-55), Bucky Bockhorn (1955-58), Ray Zawadski (1958-60 & 1963-64), Gordy Hatton (1960- 63), Fredrick Johnston (1964-65), Rich Fox (1965-67), Ken May (1968-72), Russ Willis (1972-73), Dan KlaÂwonn (1973-76), Richard Montague (1977-81), Steve Smith (1984-89), Derrick Dukes (1990-94), Tony Stanley (1997-2001), Dan Fox (2009-10), Josh Parker (2010-12)
