Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mitchell Robinson

Discover the career path of Mitchell Robinson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Mitchell Robinson III is a professional basketball player in the NBA, currently playing for the New York Knicks. Drafted 36th overall in 2018, Robinson gained attention for his unique decision to forgo college basketball at Western Kentucky University in favor of individualized training leading up to the draft. He was the first player to take this approach, foregoing both college and international professional play.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 2017: Recruiting coup in WKU basketball history

In February 2017, basketball writer Jason Frakes suggested that Robinson's commitment may become the biggest recruiting coup in Western Kentucky University (WKU) basketball history.

August 2017: Returned to Western Kentucky

In August 2017, Mitchell Robinson visited Louisiana State University, University of Kansas, and the University of New Orleans. On August 27, 2017, Robinson returned to Western Kentucky a month after leaving campus.

June 21, 2018: Selected in the 2018 NBA draft by the New York Knicks

On June 21, 2018, Mitchell Robinson was selected with the 36th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft by the New York Knicks.

July 8, 2018: Signed with the New York Knicks

On July 8, 2018, Mitchell Robinson signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks after appearing for them in the 2018 NBA Summer League.

2018: Prepared for the 2018 NBA draft

In 2018, Mitchell Robinson announced he would forgo college and prepare for the 2018 NBA draft on his own accord. He would be the first recruited draft pick to wind up not playing for any college, professional, or high school/postgraduate team throughout an entire year before entering an NBA draft