Jeremiah Christian Robinson-Earl (born November 3, 2000) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the

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(NBA). He played

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for the Villanova Wildcats.

High school career

Robinson-Earl played his first three years of high school basketball for Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas. As a freshman in 2015–16, he started in all 25 games and averaged 12.4 points to help his team to a 22–3 record. As a sophomore in 2016–17, his team finished with a 22–3 slate. He averaged 14.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game on a team that won a state title. He was a 2017 Wichita Eagle All-State selection and received a scholarship offer from

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. As a junior in 2017–18, he started all 25 games and averaged 21.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in leading his team to a 22–3 record and a third consecutive state title. After his three years at Bishop Miege, Robinson-Earl transferred to

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for his senior year.

Recruiting

Robinson-Earl was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2019 class. On October 30, 2018, he committed to play college basketball for Villanova over offers from

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, and Notre Dame.

College career

Robinson-Earl made his Villanova debut in a 97–54 rout of

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, scoring 24 points and pulling down 13 rebounds. He was named Big East freshman of the week on November 11, 2019. At the conclusion of the regular season, Robinson-Earl was unanimously selected to the Big East Freshman Team. He was named Big East Freshman of the Year after averaging 10.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game and had nine double-doubles. He was named to the Second Team All- Big 5. Following the season Robinson-Earl declared for the 2020 NBA draft but decided to return to Villanova after he was informed he would be a likely second-round pick. Coming into his sophomore season, Robinson-Earl was named to the Preseason First Team All-Big East. On November 26, 2020, he scored a career-high 28 points and had eight rebounds in an 83–74 win against Arizona State. As a sophomore, Robinson-Earl averaged 15.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, and was named Big East Co-player of the Year. On April 9, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

Professional career

Oklahoma City Thunder (2021–2023)

Robinson-Earl was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 32nd pick by the

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, and then was traded to the

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for the draft rights to Rokas Jokubaitis and Miles McBride. On August 10, 2021, he signed a contract with the Thunder. He was assigned to the

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on February 3, 2023. On October 17, 2023, Robinson-Earl was traded, along with Victor Oladipo, by the Thunder to the

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in exchange for Kevin Porter Jr. and two future second-round draft picks but six days later, he was waived by the Rockets.

New Orleans Pelicans (2023–present)

On November 3, 2023, Robinson-Earl signed a

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with the

. On February 17, 2024, he signed a standard contract with the Pelicans.

National team career

Robinson-Earl played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Canada. He helped his team win the gold medal. At the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Greece, Robinson-Earl averaged 12.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, helping his team win the gold medal.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

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Playoffs

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Personal life

Robinson-Earl's father, Lester Earl, played college basketball for

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before embarking on a professional career overseas in the

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. Robinson-Earl also credits his mother, Katie Robinson, as a major inspiration and source of motivation throughout his life, particularly in his decision to continue his education at

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after the

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References

External links

Villanova Wildcats bioUSA Basketball bio
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