Michael Christopher "Topex" Robinson (born December 25, 1974) is a Filipino professional

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coach and former player who serves as the head coach of the

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of the

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(UAAP). He last coached the

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of the

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(PBA). He was drafted forty-fourth overall by the

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Playing career

Robinson played point guard. He played for Montaña in the PBL and was then signed as a free agent by Yeng Guiao in 2003 to play for Red Bull Thunder as a backup point guard. After the

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ended, the

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waived him. He was immediately signed by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants for the 2008-09 PBA season. During the

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, he was signed by

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. He also first played for the San Juan Knights in the MBA.

Coaching career

Robinson was named coach of the RnW Pacific Pipes team in the

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during the

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. After the Stags lost to the

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in the Finals of the NCAA Season 87, Robinson led the Stags to the 2011 Philippine Collegiate Championship, beating the 4-time UAAP champions and 2-time

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champions the

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in 2 games. In 2012, he returned to PBA as he joined the Alaska Aces as an assistant coach to Luigi Trillo and Alex Compton from 2012–2017.

Coaching record

Collegiate record

Professional career

References

External links

Player Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Robinson, Topex 1974 births Living people Alaska Aces (PBA) players Filipino men's basketball players San Sebastian Stags basketball players Sportspeople from Olongapo Basketball players from Zambales Magnolia Hotshots players Point guards Barako Bull Energy Boosters players Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters coaches Filipino men's basketball coaches Tanduay Rhum Masters draft picks Alaska Aces (PBA) coaches Lyceum Pirates basketball coaches San Sebastian Stags basketball coaches