Jeremiah Christian Robinson-Earl (born November 3, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats.
No. 50 – New Orleans Pelicans | |
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Position | Power forward / center |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. | November 3, 2000
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | |
College | Villanova (2019–2021) |
NBA draft | 2021: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick |
Selected by the New York Knicks | |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021–2023 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
2022, 2023 | →Oklahoma City Blue |
2023–present | New Orleans Pelicans |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Medals |
High school career
editRobinson-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, he 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 consecutive state title. After his three years at Bishop Miege, Robinson-Earl transferred to IMG Academy for his senior year.[2]
Recruiting
editRobinson-Earl was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2019 class. On October 30, 2018, he committed to play college basketball for Villanova over offers from Arizona, Kansas, North Carolina, and Notre Dame.[3]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Jeremiah Robinson-Earl PF |
Kansas City, KS | IMG Academy (FL) | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Oct 30, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 95 | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 11 247Sports: 18 ESPN: 14 | ||||||
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College career
editRobinson-Earl made his Villanova debut in a 97–54 rout of Army, scoring 24 points and pulling down 13 rebounds.[4] He was named Big East freshman of the week on November 11, 2019.[5] At the conclusion of the regular season, Robinson-Earl was unanimously selected to the Big East Freshman Team.[6] 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.[7] He was named to the Second Team All-Big 5.[8] 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.[9]
Coming into his sophomore season, Robinson-Earl was named to the Preseason First Team All-Big East.[10] On November 26, 2020, he scored a career-high 28 points and had eight rebounds in an 83–74 win against Arizona State.[11] As a sophomore, Robinson-Earl averaged 15.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, and was named Big East Co-player of the Year. On April 9, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[12]
Professional career
editOklahoma City Thunder (2021–2023)
editRobinson-Earl was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 32nd pick by the New York Knicks, and then was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the draft rights to Rokas Jokubaitis and Miles McBride.[13] On August 10, 2021, he signed a contract with the Thunder.[14] He was assigned to the NBA G League on February 3, 2023.[15]
On October 17, 2023, Robinson-Earl was traded, along with Victor Oladipo, by the Thunder to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Kevin Porter Jr. and two future second-round draft picks[16] but six days later, he was waived by the Rockets.[17]
New Orleans Pelicans (2023–present)
editOn November 3, 2023, Robinson-Earl signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.[18] On February 17, 2024, he signed a standard contract with the Pelicans.[19]
National team career
editRobinson-Earl played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Canada. He helped his team win the gold medal.[20] At the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Greece, Robinson-Earl averaged 12.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, helping his team win the gold medal.[21]
Career statistics
editGP | 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 |
NBA
editRegular season
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2021–22 | Oklahoma City | 49 | 36 | 22.2 | .414 | .352 | .741 | 5.6 | 1.0 | .6 | .3 | 7.5 |
2022–23 | Oklahoma City | 43 | 20 | 18.9 | .444 | .333 | .833 | 4.2 | 1.0 | .6 | .3 | 6.8 |
2023–24 | New Orleans | 39 | 1 | 8.6 | .474 | .333 | .750 | 1.9 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 2.9 |
Career | 131 | 57 | 17.1 | .433 | .343 | .777 | 4.0 | .9 | .5 | .2 | 5.9 |
Play-in
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2023 | Oklahoma City | 1 | 0 | 5.2 | 1.000 | 1.000 | — | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 3.0 |
Career | 1 | 0 | 5.2 | 1.000 | 1.000 | — | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 3.0 |
Playoffs
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2024 | New Orleans | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | .500 | — | .000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
Career | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | .500 | — | .000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
College
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2019–20 | Villanova | 31 | 31 | 32.7 | .454 | .328 | .814 | 9.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 | .5 | 10.5 |
2020–21 | Villanova | 25 | 25 | 34.5 | .497 | .280 | .714 | 8.5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | .6 | 15.7 |
Career | 56 | 56 | 33.5 | .478 | .301 | .768 | 9.0 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .6 | 12.8 |
Personal life
editRobinson-Earl's father, Lester Earl, played college basketball for LSU and Kansas before embarking on a professional career overseas.[22]
References
edit- ^ Eldridge, Taylor (March 17, 2017). "The 2017 Wichita Eagle All-State boys basketball team". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ McDowell, Sam (June 23, 2018). "KU, MU, K-State target Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, son of Lester Earl, leaves Miege". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- ^ Zucker, Joseph (October 30, 2018). "5-Star Forward Prospect Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Commits to Villanova". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Robinson-Earl spurs No. 10 Villanova past Army in opener". ESPN. Associated Press. November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ "Marquette's Howard, Villanova's Robinson-Earl Nab First #BIGEASThoops Weekly Honors". Big East Conference. November 11, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Robinson-Earl Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Year". Villanova Wildcats. March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ Watkins, Eric (April 15, 2020). "2020 Philly Big 5 men's basketball award winners announced". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Jensen, Mike (April 14, 2020). "Jeremiah Robinson-Earl returning to Villanova is no small thing". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ Hunt, Donald (October 29, 2020). "Villanova basketball team picked to win the Big East". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ "No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic". NBC Sports. Associated Press. November 27, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Juliano, Joe (April 9, 2021). "Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl declares for NBA draft, signs with an agent". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ "Thunder acquire No. 32 pick Jeremiah Robinson-Earl from Knicks". NBA.com. July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ "Thunder Signs Jeremiah Robinson-Earl". NBA.com. August 10, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Almanza, Clemente (February 3, 2023). "Jeremiah Robinson-Earl assigned to G League's OKC Blue". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ Joshi, Hiren (October 17, 2023). "Rockets Complete Trade With Oklahoma City". NBA.com. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ Joshi, Hiren (October 31, 2023). "Rockets Convert Nate Williams to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Pelicans sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl". NBA.com. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Pelicans convert Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to standard NBA contract". NBA.com. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "USA claim the FIBA U18 Americas 2018 Championship". Sporting News. June 19, 2018. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Jeremiah Robinson-Earl". USA Basketball. Archived from the original on July 4, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Jensen, Mike (October 24, 2019). "Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl filling some big shoes". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 27, 2021.