out a year, that he "needed to play." He went the juco route, and when South Plains came calling, Robinson said it was the perfect fit: the reigning NJCAA champions coming off an undefeated season.

DePaul became involved with Robinson after seeing him play at the Mullen/Mitchell JC Jamboree in Dallas, TX on October 5-6. Within a couple of days of the Jamboree, DePaul contacted Robinson, expressing interest in the forward. "I heard from assistant coach (Billy) Garrett," Robinson said. "He said they had interest, they wanted to see me practice. They kept in contact, came to practice. I started building a relationship with coach Garrett."

DePaul had Robinson in on an official visit this past weekend, which sealed the deal for the Blue Demons. It turned out to bethe first and only visit for Robinson. It was Robinson's first time in Chicago, and he really enjoyed the Lincoln Park campus.

Most importantly, Robinson got quality time with the DePaul coaching staff. "I got to build a relationship with Coach Purnell," Robinson said. "He's just a great guy, great coach, good person. I got a good feel for him and the coaching staff."

Robinson will provide DePaul with a different type of big man, one that thrives shooting the ball from the perimeter. South Plains assistant coach Hank Plona provided insight on Robinson. "His skill level is very, very high for a guy his size," Plona said. "Obviously what he does best is shoot the ball. He can shoot the ball out to a couple feet beyond the three