Career
Robinson was a 6"4" guard born in Birmingham, Alabama who played collegiately at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has the distinction of being the first player to ever sign a scholarship with the school. In his senior year, Robinson led UAB to their best season as the Blazers went 25–6 and upset Number. 1 seed Virginia in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament to reach the Mideast Regional Final, where he was named the Regional Most Valuable Player. Robinson"s number was later retired by the school.
Following his collegiate career, Robinson was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 1982 National Basketball Association Draft (24th pick overall).
Robinson played in 35 games for the Spurs in the 1982-1983 National Basketball Association season, averaging 2.9 points per game in limited minutes. Robinson currently represents the 58th District in the Alabama House of Representatives.
He was elected to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.
