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A Xavier roster that was depleted from transfer portal departures and seniors out of eligibility got another reinforcement on Friday.
According to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports, Virginia Cavaliers big man Anthony Robinson has committed to Xavier.
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Robinson originally signed with Virginia in May 2023 as a four-star center from Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, according to 247Sports. His offer sheet included nearly 20 Division I programs like Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Saint Louis, USF and UNC Asheville, among others.
Robinson redshirted during the 2023-24 season and stayed at Virginia this year despite head coach Tony Bennett announcing his retirement just a few weeks before the start of the regular season.
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In 26 games off the bench, Robinson averaged 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 72.1% (31-of-43) from the field and 62% at the free-throw line. Robinson played 9.1 minutes per night.
The 6-foot-10, 238-pound big man tallied a season-high 15 points and 7 rebounds in a 73-70 road win over Virginia Tech Feb. 15. Virginia finished 15-17 overall and tied for ninth in the ACC.
Robinson fits the mold as a recruit with multiple years of eligibility remaining (3) that Xavier can develop and retain.
Robinson is tabbed as a four-star prospect and the No. 10 center in the transfer portal by 247Sports.
Xavier has now added three players via the transfer portal as Robinson joins guard All Wright (Valparaiso) and forward Filip Borovicanin (New Mexico).
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Virginia transfer center Anthony Robinson commits to Xavier
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According to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports, Virginia Cavaliers big man Anthony Robinson has committed to Xavier.
'I want guys who want to win.': How Richard Pitino plans to build Xavier basketball roster
Robinson originally signed with Virginia in May 2023 as a four-star center from Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, according to 247Sports. His offer sheet included nearly 20 Division I programs like Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Saint Louis, USF and UNC Asheville, among others.
Robinson redshirted during the 2023-24 season and stayed at Virginia this year despite head coach Tony Bennett announcing his retirement just a few weeks before the start of the regular season.
'It just fits you.': Why Rick Pitino encouraged his son to become Xavier's next head coach
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In 26 games off the bench, Robinson averaged 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 72.1% (31-of-43) from the field and 62% at the free-throw line. Robinson played 9.1 minutes per night.
The 6-foot-10, 238-pound big man tallied a season-high 15 points and 7 rebounds in a 73-70 road win over Virginia Tech Feb. 15. Virginia finished 15-17 overall and tied for ninth in the ACC.
Robinson fits the mold as a recruit with multiple years of eligibility remaining (3) that Xavier can develop and retain.
Robinson is tabbed as a four-star prospect and the No. 10 center in the transfer portal by 247Sports.
Xavier has now added three players via the transfer portal as Robinson joins guard All Wright (Valparaiso) and forward Filip Borovicanin (New Mexico).
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Virginia transfer center Anthony Robinson commits to Xavier
Continue reading...
