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Robinson excited for third chapter
10/3/2021 9:15:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Fresno State’s Orlando Robinson is in his third season with the Bulldogs – focused on the details and excited for every opportunity to compete with his teammates.
The Breakdown
FRESNO, Calif. – In his first two seasons at Fresno State, Orlando Robinson has been a dominant presence for the Bulldogs.
Robinson is not shy when sharing his aspirations and goals, which are all rooted in winning and consistency – whether it's averaging a double-double, being the defensive player of the year or MVP of the conference, while preparing for a career in the NBA.
"There are a lot of things we can do as a team, but individually, I want to pursue those goals because I feel like those will really help my team win and put us in the position to be very successful," Robinson said.
Thriving Athletically and Academically
For Robinson, his work ethic and approach have translated across many aspects of his life, including thriving academically as a communication major at Fresno State.
"Orlando – he works really hard and he's just a terrific young man," Fresno State head coach Justin Hutson said of Robinson. "Not only does he work hard on the floor, he works hard in the classroom."
Robinson earned 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 and Mountain West Scholar Athlete honors, while also being named second team All-MW and NABC All-District 17. He was one of eight Bulldogs to earn Academic All-MW honors in 2020-21 – a single-season record for the program.
Building toward November
As Robinson and the Bulldogs build toward November with fall practice officially underway, the team is coming together and attacking each challenge as a unit.
"The camaraderie between us is very well put together," Robinson said. "I didn't know most of my teammates last year but now that I've spent time with them and played with them, grinded with them, and endured so much with them, I've grown to love them and they're my teammates and my brothers."
The Fresno State men's basketball team will host Stanislaus State in a Nov. 3 exhibition game at the Save Mart Center, and then open the regular season with three straight home games – beginning with Fresno Pacific on Nov. 9.
"I enjoy Fresno State – I love everything about it," Robinson said. "The fans, people, my coaches, even my trainers. I love everybody here, so just being around that is just amazing to me."
A Spotlight Back on 2020-21: Orlando Robinson
- Preseason All-Mountain West candidate Orlando Robinson (14.6 ppg/9.2 rpg/2.1 apg) is one of Fresno State's 10 returning letterwinners, who combined to produce 90.2 percent of the Bulldogs' scoring last season.
- With a relentless work ethic and dynamic versatility, Robinson also has a chance to earn his way into consideration for the 2022 Karl Malone Award (power forward) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (center) national watch lists.
- In his first two seasons at Fresno State, Robinson has recorded 16 career double-doubles, including 11 last season, which tied for the 19th-most in the NCAA.
FRESNO, Calif. – In his first two seasons at Fresno State, Orlando Robinson has been a dominant presence for the Bulldogs.
Robinson is not shy when sharing his aspirations and goals, which are all rooted in winning and consistency – whether it's averaging a double-double, being the defensive player of the year or MVP of the conference, while preparing for a career in the NBA.
"There are a lot of things we can do as a team, but individually, I want to pursue those goals because I feel like those will really help my team win and put us in the position to be very successful," Robinson said.
Thriving Athletically and Academically
For Robinson, his work ethic and approach have translated across many aspects of his life, including thriving academically as a communication major at Fresno State.
"Orlando – he works really hard and he's just a terrific young man," Fresno State head coach Justin Hutson said of Robinson. "Not only does he work hard on the floor, he works hard in the classroom."
Robinson earned 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 and Mountain West Scholar Athlete honors, while also being named second team All-MW and NABC All-District 17. He was one of eight Bulldogs to earn Academic All-MW honors in 2020-21 – a single-season record for the program.
Building toward November
As Robinson and the Bulldogs build toward November with fall practice officially underway, the team is coming together and attacking each challenge as a unit.
"The camaraderie between us is very well put together," Robinson said. "I didn't know most of my teammates last year but now that I've spent time with them and played with them, grinded with them, and endured so much with them, I've grown to love them and they're my teammates and my brothers."
The Fresno State men's basketball team will host Stanislaus State in a Nov. 3 exhibition game at the Save Mart Center, and then open the regular season with three straight home games – beginning with Fresno Pacific on Nov. 9.
"I enjoy Fresno State – I love everything about it," Robinson said. "The fans, people, my coaches, even my trainers. I love everybody here, so just being around that is just amazing to me."
A Spotlight Back on 2020-21: Orlando Robinson
- Fresno State's Orlando Robinson averaged 14.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 44.3 percent (117-for-264) from the field and 33.3 percent (15-for-45) on 3-point field goals in 2020-21.
- Started all 24 games and averaged 31.9 minutes per game in 2020-21.
- Scored a career-high 33 points in Fresno State's 81-61 series-closing home win over Wyoming (Jan. 4, 2021).
- Scored 20 or more points three times and double figures 20 times, including the final nine games of the season.
- Collected a career-best 16 rebounds in Fresno State's series-opening 64-62 overtime win versus New Mexico (Jan. 28, 2021).
- Collected 15 or more rebounds twice and 10 or more rebounds 12 times, including the final three games of the season.
- Recorded 11 double-doubles (tied for the 19th-most in the NCAA) in 2020-21 to raise his career double-double tally to 16 career double-doubles.
- Played nearly all 40 minutes (all but 16 seconds) with 12 points and six rebounds in Fresno State's series-opening 67-64 road win at UNLV (Feb. 24, 2021).
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