History of Mitchell Robinson in Timeline

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

1965: First Knicks rookie since Willis Reed to record 19 points and 21 rebounds

On March 28, 2019, Mitchell Robinson became the first Knicks rookie since Willis Reed in 1965 to record 19 points and 21 rebounds in a game

April 1, 1998: Mitchell Robinson III born

On April 1, 1998, Mitchell Robinson III was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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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.

July 2017: Suspended from Western Kentucky University team

In July 2017, Mitchell Robinson enrolled at Western Kentucky University, practiced with the team for two weeks, and was then suspended indefinitely for violating team rules. He was later granted a release to transfer.

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.

2017: Played in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game

In 2017, Robinson played in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game where he scored 14 points, secured three rebounds, and blocked two shots. He also participated in the 2017 Jordan Brand Classic, scoring 15 points in 17 minutes of play, while pulling down three rebounds.

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

March 28, 2019: Season highs of 19 points and 21 rebounds

On March 28, 2019, Robinson recorded season highs of 19 points and 21 rebounds in the Knicks' loss to the Toronto Raptors, becoming the first Knicks rookie since Willis Reed in 1965 to record 19 points and 21 rebounds in a game.