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Glenn Robinson III
No. 47 – Seoul Samsung Thunders
Robinson with the Indiana Pacers in 2018
Small forward / shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(1994-01-08) January 8, 1994 (age 31) Gary, Indiana, U.S.
High school	Lake Central (St. John, Indiana)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (2012–2014)
NBA Draft	2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Pro career	2014–present
League	KBL
Career history
2014–2015	Minnesota Timberwolves
2015	Philadelphia 76ers
2015–2018	Indiana Pacers
2015, 2018	→Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2018–2019	Detroit Pistons
2019–2020	Golden State Warriors
2020	Philadelphia 76ers
2020–2021	Sacramento Kings
2023–2024	Wisconsin Herd
2024	Magnolia Hotshots
2025–present	Seoul Samsung Thunders

Career highlights and awards
NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2017) Big Ten All-Freshman team (2013)

Glenn Alann ‘Tre’ Robinson III was born on January 8, 1994. He is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Seoul Samsung Thunders in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).

Glenn was picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 NBA draft. He played nine seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for teams like the Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, and Sacramento Kings. In 2017, Glenn won the exciting NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. He was named to the All-Freshman team in 2013. His team even made it to the national championship game in 2013. He played another year for Michigan before joining the NBA.

Glenn was a top high school basketball player for Lake Central High School in St. John, Indiana. He is the son of Glenn Robinson, who was the very first pick in the 1994 NBA draft. Glenn also has siblings who were state champions in high school sports.

Glenn's Early Life

Glenn Robinson III was born early in Gary, Indiana. He spent his first two months in an incubator because he was so small. His mother and grandmother raised him. By age three, he was already playing basketball in a children's league. At age five, he played in a Boys & Girls Clubs of America league.

Growing up, Glenn had special experiences because of his dad's NBA career. He remembers being courtside when his dad and Michael Jordan both scored 44 points in a game. He also met famous players like Allen Iverson.

Glenn went to Grimmer Middle School and then Lake Central High School in Indiana. He grew a lot during these years. He was 5 feet 6 inches tall in seventh grade and over 6 feet 5 inches by his junior year.

High School Basketball

As a freshman, Glenn played for Lake Central's junior varsity team. During the summer after his freshman year, he worked hard to improve his game. His coach, Dave Milausnic, encouraged him to do early morning workouts. Another mentor, Wayne Brumm, helped him find a personal trainer. This trainer helped Glenn get stronger and jump higher. He gained a lot of muscle in two years.

In his sophomore year, Glenn was a top player in his area. He led Lake Central in scoring. In 2010, he decided to play college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. At that time, he was considered one of the best players in his class.

Glenn had an amazing senior year in 2012. He led Lake Central to its first sectional championship since 1997. He was named the MVP of the ESPNHS All-American Championship game. By the end of high school, he was considered a five-star player. He was also an honor roll student.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Glenn Robinson III SF	St. John, IN	Lake Central High School (IN)	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	198.5 lb (90.0 kg)	Jul 13, 2011
Glenn Robinson III SF	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 97
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 29, 8 (SF) Rivals: 11, 2 (SF) ESPN: 18, 5 (SF), 2 (IN)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:

College Career at Michigan

Glenn joined the Michigan Wolverines team, which had done very well the year before. They had lost some key players, but still had talented players like Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr..

Freshman Season Highlights

Robinson attacking the basket in 2012

Glenn started his first college game on November 9. He almost got a double-double (scoring double digits in two categories) with 10 points and 8 rebounds. In his second game, he scored 21 points. He also helped Michigan win the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament.

Robinson shooting a free throw (left), completing an alley oop (center) and dribbling (right) in a 2013 game.

In January, Glenn had his first college double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. He was named the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week twice. He was also recognized as one of the top freshmen in the country.

Robinson playing in the 2013 NCAA Tournament

Michigan made it to the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Glenn scored 21 points in their first tournament win. He played a big role in Michigan's exciting comeback win against Kansas, scoring key points and rebounds. Michigan reached the national championship game but lost to Louisville. After his great freshman year, many thought he might leave for the NBA. However, he decided to stay for his sophomore year.

Sophomore Season Highlights

Robinson playing for Michigan in 2014

Before his sophomore year, Glenn trained with NBA stars like Kevin Durant and LeBron James. He even set a new record for vertical jump at Michigan. He was named a preseason All-Big Ten player.

From a 2014 game between Michigan and Minnesota

Robinson blocking a shot.

Robinson doing a reverse dunk.

Glenn had a career-high 23 points in a game against Holy Cross. He also set a career-high with 4 blocks in a game against Minnesota. In February, he scored a game-winning shot in overtime against Purdue, his father's old college team. Michigan won the Big Ten Conference championship that season.

Michigan played in the 2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Glenn scored 14 points in each of the first two games. Michigan made it to the Elite Eight round but lost to Kentucky. After two successful years, Glenn decided to enter the 2014 NBA draft. During his time at Michigan, the team had its most wins in school history.

Professional Basketball Career

Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2015)

Glenn was picked 40th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 NBA draft. He signed with the team and made their opening day roster. He played his first NBA game on November 14, 2014. He was waived by the Timberwolves in March 2015.

Philadelphia 76ers (2015)

The Philadelphia 76ers picked him up shortly after. Glenn played his first game for the 76ers on March 14, 2015. He scored 10 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls. He also started his first NBA game in the season finale, getting 8 rebounds and 10 points. After the season, he became a free agent.

Indiana Pacers (2015–2018)

Robinson trying to block a Kyrie Irving three-pointer in 2017

In July 2015, Glenn signed a three-year deal with the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers' General Manager, Larry Bird, had wanted Glenn for a while. Glenn worked with a shooting coach to improve his game. He also practiced against star player Paul George.

Glenn debuted with the Pacers in November 2015. He scored 10 points in his first game with them. Later that month, he scored a career-high 17 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. He also had a double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds) in an overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in November 2016.

During the 2017 All-Star Weekend, Glenn won the Slam Dunk Contest. He was the first Pacers player to win it since 2004. He missed some games at the end of the 2016-17 season due to a calf injury.

In October 2017, Glenn had surgery on his left ankle and was out for several months. He returned to play in February 2018.

Detroit Pistons (2018–2019)

Glenn signed with the Detroit Pistons in July 2018. He missed some games in December due to an injury. He returned to play in January 2019.

Golden State Warriors (2019–2020)

In July 2019, Glenn signed a two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors. He had a career-high 25 points in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in November. He matched that score again in December.

While with the Warriors, Glenn started a non-profit organization called "Angels are Real Indeed" (A.R.I.). It helps fathers and single-parent families. The foundation is named after his daughter, Ariana. Its first event was donating 200 turkeys for Thanksgiving. Glenn started all 48 games he played with the Warriors. He also achieved career-best averages in points, rebounds, and assists.

Return to Philadelphia (2020)

In February 2020, Glenn was traded back to the Philadelphia 76ers. He matched his career high of 25 points again in March 2020.

Sacramento Kings (2020–2021)

Glenn signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings in December 2020. The Kings waived him in February 2021.

Wisconsin Herd (2023–2024)

In the summer of 2023, Glenn returned to professional basketball. He signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in October 2023 but was waived two days later. He then joined the Wisconsin Herd, which is the Bucks' minor league team. He played a leadership role for the Herd.

Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots (2024)

In July 2024, Glenn played for the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was later replaced by another player in September.

Seoul Samsung Thunders (2025–present)

On February 26, 2025, Glenn signed with the Seoul Samsung Thunders in the Korean Basketball League.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2014–15	Minnesota	25	0	4.3	.333	.167	.750	.6	.1	.1	.0	1.2
2014–15	Philadelphia	10	1	15.3	.419	.308	.500	2.5	.8	.3	.1	4.4
2015–16	Indiana	45	4	11.3	.430	.378	.692	1.5	.6	.4	.2	3.8
2016–17	Indiana	69	27	20.7	.467	.392	.711	3.6	.7	.6	.3	6.1
2017–18	Indiana	23	1	14.7	.424	.412	.818	1.6	.7	.6	.0	4.1
2018–19	Detroit	47	18	13.0	.420	.290	.800	1.5	.4	.3	.2	4.2
2019–20	Golden State	48	48	31.6	.481	.400	.851	4.7	1.8	.9	.3	12.9
2019–20	Philadelphia	14	4	19.3	.518	.333	.917	3.1	.8	.6	.1	7.7
2020–21	Sacramento	23	2	16.0	.424	.364	.913	2.0	.9	.2	.1	5.3
Career		304	105	17.4	.457	.373	.779	2.6	.8	.5	.2	5.9

NBA Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2016	Indiana	4	2.6	.750	—	1.000	.0	.0	.0	.3	1.8
2017	Indiana	3	10.4	1.000	1.000	.500	1.0	.3	.0	.0	5.0
2018	Indiana	2	3.0	1.000	—	—	.5	.0	.0	.0	1.0
2019	Detroit	3	12.0	.267	.125	1.000	2.3	.7	.7	.0	4.3
Career		12	6.9	.538	.300	.857	.9	.3	.2	.1	3.1

College Statistics

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2012–13	Michigan	39	39	33.6	.572	.324	.676	5.4	1.1	1.0	.3	11.0
2013–14	Michigan	37	37	32.3	.488	.306	.757	4.4	1.2	.9	.3	13.1
Career		76	76	33.0	.525	.313	.718	4.9	1.1	1.0	.3	12.0

Personal Life and Family

Glenn is the founder of the Angels are Real Indeed (A.R.I.) Foundation. This non-profit organization helps families where the father is not present. It is based in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. The foundation is named after Glenn's daughter, Ariana. The A.R.I. Foundation has organized toy drives and provided school supplies. It has also helped furnish apartments for single mothers. The foundation's work has been featured in news outlets like CNN and Sports Illustrated.

Glenn is the son of Shantelle Clay and Glenn Robinson, who played in the NBA for eleven years. Glenn is sometimes called "Tre" or "GR3" because he is the third person with that name in his family.

His younger brother, Gelen, was a very successful high school athlete. He was a state champion in wrestling and discus. He also played college football for Purdue. Glenn's younger sister, Jaimie, is also a talented track and field athlete. She won multiple state championships in high school for triple jump, long jump, and 200 meters. She also competed in college track and field. Glenn has another brother, Gicarri Harris, who plays college basketball for Purdue.