RIP Stanley Robinson

[UCLJ0211]

Does anyone know what happened? In my mind he was the best dunker in UConn history and seemed like a great guy. Just terrible news. RIP.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

This is awful. In absolute disbelief. Just talked with him for 30 min yesterday

Wow. Care to share?

 

[NorwalkHusky]

RIP, this is so sad.

God he had such incredible athleticism. I remember the Michigan State game, that block he made. Literally catching the ball out of mid air.

 

[Guapo]

Awful awful awful

 

[UCReport]

I was in middle school when he played for UConn. I idolized him, thought he was the greatest athlete ever (which he was the best athlete ever to come through UConn), and even was the first UConn basketball jersey I purchased. RIP Sticks, you will forever be remembered as one of the greats. #HuskiesForever

 

[djct1999]

 

[StepbackCity]

This one hits close to home. Me and sticks had a cool relationship at a basketball camp when I was younger. Special handshake and all. I didn’t really know who he was at the time but he was the man. RIP Stanley.

 

[tcf15]

Does anyone know what happened?

Nothing confirmed, but there’s speculation on this Twitter thread here.

 

[ToolzieFan]

Oh my God. This is terribly sad.

 

[outlaw]

awful news </3 #HuskiesForever

 

[mauconnfan]

OMG this hurts. Stanley was one of my favorites of all time. All he went through to make it as a Husky and keep his family happy. My heart aches from this news dammit!

RIP Stanley, thank you for the memories and just being a Husky.

 

[Rico444]

This is absolutely horrible. RIP Stanley.

 

[Mano]

A favorite of mine, a favorite of many of ours I’m sure. He gave us so much as fans. A life gone far too soon. RIP

 

[CallMeBruce]

That's a pretty haunting quote

 

[UCPharma11]

RIP Stanley "STICKS" Robinson. If i may, my favorite memory of him was in the 2009 Detroit Final Four when he came from the 3-point line in the final moments of our Michigan State game with a put back dunk while screaming at the tops of his lungs. Although we went on to lose moments like that one will forever stay with me. One of my favorite UConn players. So sad.

 

[navery12]

Terrible news, RIP Sticks

 

[UCLJ0211]

Nothing confirmed, but there’s speculation on this Twitter thread here.

Terrible if true

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Awful news...one of my favorites when I was a student. He really loved wowing the students during warm-ups and had a great vibe with students on and off the court. For such a talented player, he was very humble.

I always liked him as a player, but he really earned my respect after he needed some time away from the team and worked in a scrap metal yard to pay his way through school. Got his degree and had his best year as a senior.

Really, really sucks, after that story such an easy guy to root for.

 

[Deepelm]

Damn, RIP Stan

 

[krinklecut]

Nothing confirmed, but there’s speculation on this Twitter thread here.

ugh, heartbreaking. I can't imagine the toll it takes on the players whose careers don't pan out. Can't help but feel like we often overlook how brutal the sports industry is to a majority of players.

 

[MDHuskFan]

RIP Stanley. Ready for tomorrow to come already

if the speculation is true, just continues the need to check in on our “strong” friends, while continuing to support people like Al who are vocal and transparent about what they’re going thru.

 

[Palatine]

Just a joy to watch him play. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[champs99and04]

This can't be real. Didn't know him but my world feels shattered by this news. His dunks will be etched in my mind forever. Retire #21 today - thank you for the memories and rest well.

 

[G0UCONN]

Terrible.

One of greatest pure athletes in Husky history.

Jim Calhoun's quote might support the suicide rumor:
"Just a really, really sweet kid. The world was harsh for him, because he was such a caring, giving person."

Awful news.

 

[HuskyFich]

like wtf.

RIP Sticks.

 

[BPT2Storrs]

Being a senior in 2009 I thought we had it locked for a national championship. He was such a great athlete and brought so much energy. The fact that he took time off to go work showed the type of person he was and work ethic he had.

I remember going back for the Texas game and rushing the court. That dunk was unreal and Gampel was as loud as I’ve ever heard it.

RIP Sticks.

 

[Dove]

What the hell? Just read this on the twitter. My day is shot.

A fun, enigmatic player. His ceiling was so high.

Rest in Peace Sticks.

 

[nomar]

Awful, what a tragedy.

When Sticks was having a good game, he was just about as fun to watch as any player we've ever had the pleasure of watching.

 

[HCCForever]

Some good clips of Sticks against Texas.

 

[navery12]