FORMER University of Conneticut basketball star Stanley Robinson died on the morning of July 22. His cause of death is currently undetermined. Robinson, affectionately known as “Sticks,” was a star Huskies player at the school. Who was Stanley Robinson? Stanley Robinson was a University of Conneticut basketball star. The Alabama native played for the Huskies […]
FORMER University of Conneticut basketball star Stanley Robinson died on the morning of July 22.
His cause of death is currently undetermined.
Robinson, affectionately known as “Sticks,” was a star Huskies player at the school.
Stanley Robinson was a University of Conneticut basketball star.
The Alabama native played for the Huskies from 2006-2010.
He tragically passed away on this week, aged 32.
Robinson was found unresponsive in a bedroom at a family residence by his mother at 7.45 pm, according to the Hartford Courant.
Jefferson County coroner Bill Yates, who performed Robinson’s autopsy, said there was “no evidence of foul play or trauma.”
Yates confirmed that his cause of death results are still pending.
Robinson played for the UConn Huskies for four years.
Robinson was among the best dunkers and athletes in college basketball during his time with the team.
He played four seasons for Huskies coach Jim Calhoun and totaled 1,231 points, 776 rebounds, and 130 blocks.
“Sticks” was second-round NBA pick in 2010 following his senior season.
He spent the majority of his professional career playing in South America and was most recently a player at the Chilean Español de Talca club.
“‘Sticks’ just couldn’t ever get the break he needed,” Calhoun said to CBS Sports. “But no matter what happened, he always had a smile on his face.”
“I am truly heartbroken,” former UConn coach Jim Calhoun said in a statement. “Stanley was such a beautiful person, caring and giving. He was a gentle soul, too gentle for this world.
“He was not only loved by his teammates, but everybody who met Sticks liked him. He will always be a Husky.
“The UConn Basketball family grieves the loss of a great player and an even greater person, Stanley ‘Sticks’ Robinson,” UConn men’s basketball tweeted.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Stanley’s family at this difficult time,
Rest In Peace, Sticks.”
