Topic: Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson, Jr. (born January 24, 1986) is an American basketball player for the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League. Robinson played for the University of Kansas in college for four seasons, including the 2007-08 national championship team. Before moving to the developmental league, he played with a professional team in Zonguldak, Turkey, named Erdemir Zonguldak.

Russell Robinson was born to Thearesa Robinson and Russell Robinson, Sr. in the Bronx, New York. Russell attended Rice High School in New York City, where he was coached by Maurice Hicks. As a junior, he led his team with 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals per game. His senior year, he averaged 22 points and eight rebounds. During his senior year he was the New York Newsday Manhattan Player of the Year, a New York Daily News All-City Team selection, and a CHSAA All-City Team honoree. Known for his ability to score as a high school guard, Robinson wore the number 23.

Russell Robinson is known as a tenacious defender, Coach Bill Self often referred to Robinson as the "glue" of the Jayhawk basketball team. Robinson won a Big 12 Championship each of his four years at Kansas. Robinson played for the Jayhawks' 2007-2008 national championship team.