Rumeal Robinson facts for kids
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| Born | November 13, 1966 Mandeville, Jamaica |
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| Nationality | American / Jamaican | |||||||||||||
| High school | Cambridge Rindge and Latin (Cambridge, Massachusetts) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Michigan (1987–1990) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1990–2002 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Atlanta Hawks | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | New Jersey Nets | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Charlotte Hornets | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Rapid City Thrillers | |||||||||||||
| 1995 | Shreveport Crawdads | |||||||||||||
| 1995 | Shreveport Storm | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Connecticut Pride | |||||||||||||
| 1996 | Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Los Angeles Lakers | |||||||||||||
| 1997 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||
| 1997 | Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops | |||||||||||||
| 1998 | La Crosse Bobcats | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | KK Zadar | |||||||||||||
| 2002 | Skipper Bologna | |||||||||||||
| 2002 | Marinos de Oriente | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 2,546 (7.6 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 606 (1.8 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 1,179 (3.5 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Rumeal James Robinson (born November 13, 1966) is a former professional basketball player. He was born in Mandeville, Jamaica, and later became an American citizen. Rumeal played as a point guard and is well-known for his college career at the University of Michigan, where he helped his team win a national championship. After college, he played for several teams in the NBA.
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Rumeal Robinson's Early Life
Rumeal Robinson was born in Mandeville, Jamaica. When he was a toddler, his mother moved to the Boston area in the United States. Rumeal stayed in Jamaica and was cared for by his grandparents.
Growing Up in Cambridge
When Rumeal turned 10, his grandparents sent him to the United States. They hoped he would reunite with his mother. However, his mother did not want him to live with her. For a short time, Rumeal had to sleep in apartment hallways and college dorm stairways.
In 1977, a kind local couple, Helen and Lou Ford, took him in. They officially adopted him in 1978. Rumeal grew up to be a talented basketball player at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. He led his high school team to win a state championship in 1986.
College Basketball Star
Rumeal Robinson played college basketball for the University of Michigan. During his time there, he averaged 14.3 points and 5.7 assists per game. He became famous during his junior year.
Winning the NCAA Championship
In the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, Rumeal made two very important free throws. There were only 3 seconds left in the game. These shots helped the Michigan Wolverines win the championship against Seton Hall University. After this big win, the city of Cambridge even named a street "Rumeal Robinson Way" in his honor.
Professional Basketball Career
After his successful college career, Rumeal Robinson was chosen in the 1990 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks picked him as the 10th player in the first round. He signed a four-year contract with the Hawks.
Playing in the NBA
Rumeal played for several teams in the NBA. Besides the Atlanta Hawks, he also played for the New Jersey Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers.
His play in the NBA was sometimes inconsistent. After his first year with the New Jersey Nets in 1992–93, he did not play in more than 54 games in any season. During the 1995–96 NBA season, he was one of three players named Robinson on the Portland Trail Blazers team. The other two were Clifford Robinson and James Robinson, but they were not related to Rumeal.
Other Professional Teams
Besides the NBA, Rumeal Robinson also played in the Continental Basketball Association. He also played in the Euroleague during the 2001–02 season for a team called KK Zadar.
See also
In Spanish: Rumeal Robinson para niños
