History of Duncan Robinson in Timeline

Duncan Robinson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He began his college career at Williams College (NCAA Division III), leading them to the championship game in 2014. He then transferred to the University of Michigan (NCAA Division I), where he played on the team that reached the 2018 NCAA championship game. Robinson is known for his shooting skills and has become a prominent player in the NBA.

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April 22, 1994: Duncan Robinson Born

On April 22, 1994, Duncan McBryde Robinson was born. He is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.

2003: Crotty's NCAA Division III Tournament Win

In 2003, Michael Crotty Jr., Duncan Robinson's AAU coach, was point guard for the NCAA Division III Tournament champions at Williams College.

2004: Crotty's NCAA Division III Tournament Runner-Up

In 2004, Michael Crotty Jr., Duncan Robinson's AAU coach, was point guard for the NCAA Division III Tournament runners up at Williams College.

2005: Maker as assistant coach for Beilein

From 2005, Maker had been an assistant coach for Beilein at West Virginia.

2007: Maker as assistant coach for Beilein

Until 2007, Maker had been an assistant coach for Beilein at West Virginia.

2008: Freshman Season at The Governor's Academy

In 2008, Duncan Robinson began his freshman season as a 5-foot-7-inch point guard for The Governor's Academy, receiving limited playing time until his junior year.

September 2012: Acceptance of Williams College Offer

During the last weekend of September 2012, Duncan Robinson accepted an offer from Division III Williams College during a campus visit.

2012: All-NEPSAC and All-ISL Selection

In 2012, Duncan Robinson, after averaging 18.5 points as a senior at The Governor's Academy, was selected to the All-NEPSAC Class B first team and the All-Independent School League (ISL) team.

November 15, 2013: Season Opener and Freshman Starter

On November 15, 2013, prior to the season opener against Southern Vermont College, Williams was ranked third among Division III teams. Duncan Robinson became the only freshman starter in Maker's six-year tenure as head coach at Williams.

2013: Schools Contacted After 2013-14 Season

Following the 2013-14 season, Duncan Robinson was contacted by schools from multiple conferences.

2013: NEPSAC Class A Title and MVP

In 2013, Duncan Robinson led Exeter to a 28-1 record, winning the NEPSAC Class A title and earning the Tournament MVP award with 24 points and 10 rebounds. He also received 2013 NEPSAC Class A All-League first team honors.

2013: NEPSAC Class A Championship Victory

In 2013, Duncan Robinson led Phillips Exeter Academy to its first NEPSAC Class A championship victory on March 10 against Choate Rosemary Hall with a 24-point, 10-rebound MVP performance.

August 6, 2014: Commitment to Michigan

On August 6, 2014, Duncan Robinson announced his commitment to the University of Michigan via Twitter.

December 2014: Practice Record for Three-Pointers

In December 2014, Duncan Robinson broke Nik Stauskas' Michigan Wolverines practice record for three-pointers in a drill by posting 78, while redshirting for the 2014-15 season.

2014: Williams College Championship & Transfer to Michigan

In 2014, Duncan Robinson led Williams College to the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament championship game. Following this, he transferred to the NCAA Division I Michigan Wolverines.

2014: NCAA Division III Championship Game

In 2014, Williams reached the NCAA Men's Division III basketball tournament championship game, but lost to University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Duncan Robinson scored 17 points in the final. He also set school records for single-season minutes played and freshman-season points scored and was named NESCAC Rookie of the Year and a Second Team All-NESCAC selection.

November 16, 2015: 19 Points vs Elon

On November 16, 2015, Duncan Robinson posted 19 points on 6-6 shooting (5-5 from three) in his second game for the Michigan Wolverines against Elon.

December 2015: Big Ten Leader in Three-Point Shooting

From December 2015, Duncan Robinson led the Big Ten Conference in three-point shooting percentage (.450) until early February 2016.

February 2016: Big Ten Leader in Three-Point Shooting

In February 2016, Duncan Robinson was the leading the Big Ten Conference in three-point shooting percentage.

2016: Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament

In March 2016, during the Big Ten Tournament, Duncan Robinson scored key points in games against Northwestern and Indiana. He recorded his 90th three-pointer of the season against Purdue. Then in the NCAA Tournament, he recorded his first double-double as a Wolverine with 13 points and 11 rebounds against Tulsa. He finished the season with a 45.0% mark in three-point field goal percentage.

November 11, 2017: Team-high 21 points against North Florida

On November 11, 2017, Duncan Robinson started his senior season with a team-high 21 points against North Florida. In that game, he and Charles Matthews became the first Michigan teammates to score 20 points in a game since March 3, 2015.

2017: Conference Tournament Champion

In 2017, Duncan Robinson was a member of the conference tournament champions at Michigan.

2017: Big Ten Tournament Win and NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2017, Duncan Robinson's team won the Big Ten Conference Tournament and reached the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. He also began producing "The Dak and Dunc Show" podcast with teammate Andrew Dakich.

July 10, 2018: Signed two-way contract with Miami Heat and Sioux Falls Skyforce

On July 10, 2018, after going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft and playing in the NBA Summer League, Duncan Robinson agreed to a two-way contract with the Miami Heat and Sioux Falls Skyforce.

September 25, 2018: Miami Heat training camp

Duncan Robinson declined an invitation to participate as part of the G League-manned squad for Team USA to qualify for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup so that he could participate in informal developmental training with the Heat, whose formal training camp began on September 25, 2018.

2018: Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year

Following the 2017–18 Big Ten Conference regular season, Duncan Robinson was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year by the coaches in 2018. He also helped Michigan win the Big Ten tournament championship and reached the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, setting a Michigan single-season games played record (41).

2018: Conference Tournament Champion & Sixth Man of the Year

In 2018, Duncan Robinson was a member of conference tournament champions. Robinson was also named the Big Ten Conference Sixth Man of the Year.

2018: NCAA Tournament & NBA Draft

In 2018, Duncan Robinson's Michigan team lost to Villanova in the championship game of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Robinson signed with the Miami Heat.

February 25, 2019: First NBA Start

On February 25, 2019, Duncan Robinson scored five points in his first NBA start against the Phoenix Suns.

December 10, 2019: NBA Career-High 34 Points

On December 10, 2019, Duncan Robinson scored an NBA career-high 34 points, making 10 three-pointers, tying a Heat franchise record for three-pointers made in a game in a 135–121 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks. His teammate Kendrick Nunn added 36 points, establishing an NBA record for points by an undrafted duo (70).

December 13, 2019: Wall Street Journal Article

Following his performance on December 10, 2019, The Wall Street Journal called Robinson "the most improbable player in the NBA" and "one of the best shooters on the planet" in an article on December 13, 2019.

February 12, 2020: 200th NBA three-point shot

On February 12, 2020, against Utah, Duncan Robinson posted his 200th NBA three-point shot in just his 69th career game, the fastest in NBA history.

March 6, 2020: 24 points against the New Orleans Pelicans

On March 6, 2020, Duncan Robinson scored 24 points and had five rebounds and four assists in a 110–104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. His eight three pointers raised his single-season total to 233 with 19 games remaining, passing Wayne Ellington's single-season Heat three-pointers record.

December 25, 2020: Tied NBA Christmas Day record

On December 25, 2020, Duncan Robinson made seven three-point shots, which tied Brandon Ingram for the NBA Christmas Day record.

2020: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2020, Duncan Robinson helped the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals.

May 1, 2021: 500th career three-pointer

On May 1, 2021, in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Duncan Robinson recorded his 500th career three-pointer, becoming the fastest player to reach the milestone in just 152 games.

August 6, 2021: Signed five-year, $90 million deal with Heat

On August 6, 2021, Duncan Robinson signed a five-year, $90 million deal to stay with the Heat, the largest contract in NBA history for an undrafted player.

February 17, 2022: 700th three-point shot

On February 17, 2022, against the Charlotte Hornets, in his 216th game, Duncan Robinson made his 700th three-point shot, surpassing Buddy Hield's NBA record.

April 17, 2022: Robinson scores 27 points and sets Heat franchise record in Game 1

On April 17, 2022, Duncan Robinson scored 27 points off the bench and set a Heat franchise record for most three-pointers made in a postseason game with eight. He also tied J.R. Smith for the second-most three-pointers by an NBA reserve in the postseason.

December 26, 2022: Robinson Makes 800th Three-Pointer

On December 26, 2022, Duncan Robinson made his 800th career three-pointer in his 263rd game, becoming the fastest player in NBA history to reach this milestone in a 113–110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 16, 2023: Robinson Breaks Record for 900 Career Three-Point Shots

On December 16, 2023, in his 305th NBA game, Duncan Robinson broke the record previously shared by Doncic and Hield, reaching 900 career three-point shots in fewer games played, during a game against the Chicago Bulls.

2023: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2023, Duncan Robinson helped the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals.

July 7, 2025: Robinson signs with the Detroit Pistons

On July 7, 2025, Duncan Robinson signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Detroit Pistons via a sign-and-trade with the Heat in exchange for Simone Fontecchio.