Jerome Robinson facts for kids
Robinson with Boston College in 2017
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| No. 1 – Galatasaray MCT Technic | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 22, 1997 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Needham B. Broughton (Raleigh, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Boston College (2015–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | Basketbol Süper Ligi Champions League |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2020 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2018–2019 | →Agua Caliente Clippers |
| 2020–2021 | Washington Wizards |
| 2022–2023 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2023–2024 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2023–2024 | →Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2024–2025 | Saint-Quentin |
| 2025–present | Galatasaray |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jerome Robinson (born February 22, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Galatasaray MCT Technic in Turkey. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the Boston College Eagles. In 2018, the Los Angeles Clippers chose him as the 13th player in the 2018 NBA draft.
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College Basketball Journey
Jerome Robinson wasn't a top-ranked high school player. Many big college basketball programs didn't offer him a spot. However, a coach from Boston College saw his talent. This coach was known for finding great players who weren't famous yet.
Growing as a Player
Jerome joined Boston College in 2015. In his first year, he scored about 11.7 points per game. He also grabbed 4 rebounds and made 3 assists per game. He kept getting better each year.
By his second year, he was scoring 18.7 points per game. He also averaged 4 rebounds and 3.4 assists. His hard work paid off.
Becoming a Star Player
In his third year, Jerome became a true star. He averaged 20.7 points per game. He was named to the All-ACC First Team. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. He even scored a huge 46 points in one game!
After this great season, Jerome decided to try for the 2018 NBA draft. He became the first player from Boston College to be picked so early in the draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Jerome Robinson started his professional career in the NBA. He has played for several teams.
Time with the Los Angeles Clippers
On June 21, 2018, the Los Angeles Clippers picked Jerome. He was the 13th player chosen in the NBA draft. This was a big moment for him. In November 2019, he scored his highest points in an NBA game. He got 21 points against the Atlanta Hawks.
Playing for the Washington Wizards
In February 2020, Jerome was traded to the Washington Wizards. He played for them for a little over a year. He appeared in 38 games for the Wizards. In April 2021, he left the team.
Joining the Golden State Warriors Teams
In January 2022, Jerome joined the Santa Cruz Warriors. This team plays in the NBA G League. The G League is like a development league for the NBA.
In September 2023, he signed a special contract with the Golden State Warriors. This contract allowed him to play for both the Golden State Warriors and the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Moving to Europe
In July 2024, Jerome decided to play basketball in France. He signed with a team called Saint-Quentin.
Then, in June 2025, he made another move. He signed with Galatasaray MCT Technic. This team is in Turkey and plays in the top Turkish league.
Personal Life
Jerome Robinson's father is also named Jerome Robinson. His father was a basketball player born in 1972.
See also
In Spanish: Jerome Robinson para niños
