RIP Stanley Robinson

[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]

 

[BrassBonanza]

ugh just terrible. thoughts go out to his family.

 

[UConnKev]

Rest In Peace Stanley.

I find myself watching this video a few times a year.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Shocking.

I feel terrible for his family.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

RIP Sticks. One of the most exciting players in UConn history.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

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.

100% agree. No matter how grounded you can be, we can never imagine the toll and pressure that can cause.

Can't forget, Sticks was ranked the 18th best recruit in his class. Any player ranked that high has all the right in the world to believe they could be a lottery pick some day, but obviously it doesn't always work out.

 

[Scot-e]

I hate this. RIP.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Very sad news. So young. RIP Sticks and thanks for the wonderful memories.

 

[intlzncster]

man gut punch. RIP Sticks

 

[StepbackCity]

Can someone enlighten me with his story? Article or something?

 

[CTMike]

Can someone enlighten me with his story? Article or something?

O'Neil: Robinson returns to Connecticut reshaped and remolded

UConn coach Jim Calhoun used an unorthodox approach to teach Stanley Robinson a lesson. Set to return from his suspension, Robinson is confident the lesson worked, writes Dana O'Neil.

www.espn.com

 

[intlzncster]

Can someone enlighten me with his story? Article or something?

O'Neil: Robinson returns to Connecticut reshaped and remolded

UConn coach Jim Calhoun used an unorthodox approach to teach Stanley Robinson a lesson. Set to return from his suspension, Robinson is confident the lesson worked, writes Dana O'Neil.

www.espn.com

 

[Chuck]

Stanley brought joy to many here. RIP Stanley. Condolences to any family members, loved ones or those that knew him that happen to pass by here.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Oh my god this is terrible

 

[kansashusky]

Only UConn jersey I have is Stanley Robinson's.

RIP.

 

[Waterbury]

Rest in peace to him. That '09 team was unforgettable and he played a massive role in their successes.