Robinson returns home to Chicago
When Rob Robinson left his Chicago home for a year of Prep School, he hoped it would earn him a division one scholarship. Wednesday night it earned him a scholarship and a trip home when he committed to Howard Moore's Illinois-Chicago program.
An athletic 6-foot-5 wing who is prepping at Delafield (Wisc.) St. John's Northwest Military Academy, Robinson's comfort level with Moore was the deciding factor.
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"He felt comfortable with Howard Moore," said SJNW assistant Brian Clayton. "He can be a big piece in bringing the program to the top of the Horizon."
A slasher with toughness who can finish in transition, Robinson has worked hard to expand his game during a prep year. He's become a better shooter, has improved his ball handling and would like to ultimately play some as a shooting guard.
More than anything, though, Robinson is excited about the opportunity to play Division One ball in his hometown.
"He's a Chicago kid and he gets to play for a Chicago coach," said Clayton. "Kid couldn't be happier."