Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (born November 3, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Villanova Wildcats of the Big East Conference.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
No. 24 – Villanova Wildcats
PositionPower forward
LeagueBig East Conference
Personal information
Born (2000-11-03) November 3, 2000
Kansas City, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeVillanova (2019–present)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2018 Canada Team
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
2019 GreeceTeam

High school career

Robinson-Earl played his first three years of high school basketball for Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas. As a freshman in 2015–16, he started in all 25 games and averaged 12.4 points to help his team to a 22–3 record. As a sophomore in 2016–17, his team finished with a 22–3 slate. He averaged 14.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game on a team that won a state title. He was a 2017 Wichita Eagle All-State selection and received a scholarship offer from Kansas.[1] As a junior in 2017–18, started all 25 games and averaged 21.3 points, 8,1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in leading his team to a 22–3 record and a third-straight state title.

After his three years at Bishop Miege, Robinson-Earl transferred to IMG Academy for his senior year.

Recruiting

On October 30, 2018, Robinson-Earl committed to play college basketball at the Villanova University over offers from Arizona, Kansas, North Carolina, and Notre Dame.[2]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
PF		 Overland Park, KS IMG Academy (FL) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Oct 30, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 95
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 11  247Sports: 18  ESPN: 14
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Villanova 2019 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  • "2019 Villanova Wildcats Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  • "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

    College career

    Robinson-Earl made his Villanova debut in a 97–54 rout of Army, scoring 24 points and pulling down 13 rebounds.[3] He was named Big East freshman of the week on November 11, 2019.[4] At the conclusion of the regular season, Robinson-Earl was unanimously selected to the Big East Freshman Team.[5] He was named Big East Freshman of the Year after averaging 10.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game and had nine double-doubles.[6] He was named to the Second Team All-Big 5.[7] Following the season Robinson-Earl declared for the 2020 NBA draft but decided to return to Villanova after he was informed he would be a likely second-round pick.[8]

    National team career

    Robinson-Earl played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship. He helped his team win the gold medal.[9]

    Career statistics
    Legend
      GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
     FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
     RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
     BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

    College
    Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
    2019–20 Villanova 313132.7.454.328.8149.41.91.1.510.5

    References
    1. Eldridge, Taylor (March 17, 2017). "The 2017 Wichita Eagle All-State boys basketball team". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
    2. Zucker, Joseph (October 30, 2018). "5-Star Forward Prospect Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Commits to Villanova". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
    3. "Robinson-Earl spurs No. 10 Villanova past Army in opener". ESPN. Associated Press. November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
    4. "Marquette's Howard, Villanova's Robinson-Earl Nab First #BIGEASThoops Weekly Honors". Big East Conference. November 11, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
    5. Juliano, Joe (March 8, 2020). "Saddiq Bey leads a group of four Villanova players receiving Big East postseason honors". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
    6. "Robinson-Earl Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Year". Villanova Wildcats. March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
    7. Watkins, Eric (April 15, 2020). "2020 Philly Big 5 men's basketball award winners announced". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
    8. Jensen, Mike (April 14, 2020). "Jeremiah Robinson-Earl returning to Villanova is no small thing". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
    9. "USA claim the FIBA U18 Americas 2018 Championship". Sporting News. June 19, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
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