RIP Stanley Robinson

[Tommyboy]

Total gut punch. Was on a work call for an hour and checked twitter when off and first thing I saw. Such terrible news. 2020 can't end soon enough.

RIP Sticks.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

He was always one of those players that I wondered about after he left college, what he had been up to? He had so much athleticism and talent, I think sometimes he suffered from lack of confidence in his ability to really excel at the next level. When he put it together he was a monster. A sad day.

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

Very sad news. RIP, Sticks; and sincere condolences to your family. God bless.

 

[AreBee1969]

So sad, way too young. RIP Sticks.

 

[BugsyCT]

Former UConn men’s basketball star Stanley Robinson dead at 32

Stanley Robinson, known for making spectacular plays for the UConn men’s basketball team, died at his home in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday. He was 32. “He was just a really, really swee…

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[Salty Dog]

Just another sad day in a tough year.

 

[Kenny11]

 

[UConnMatt813]

RIP Stanley. So sad.

 

[uconntoatl]

This one hurts. So many memories of his plays that got me hyped.

The first UCONN game I ever went to I made a sign that said, "Stanely Robinson will you dunk on me?"

R.I.P.

 

[Chief00]

Agree, such a gentle, kind and loving guy. Got to know him well during his sabbatical period. Not a mean bone in his body.

 

[baako1]

RIP Sticks. Horribly sad. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

 

[formerlurker]

1-800-287-TALK (8255)

There are always better options and it's not a sign of weakness to ask for help.

 

[UCReport]

 

[olddog75]

What a horrible loss! A beautiful life taken way to short! RIP Stanley

 

[Rocktheworld]

1-800-287-TALK (8255)

There are always better options and it's not a sign of weakness to ask for help.

Is that what is suspected? There have been a few posts now mentioning mental health and hotlines. I would hope that’s not baseless speculation.

 

[JakeTheDog]

Just incredibly sad for Stanley's family, UConn and all those who knew and loved Stanley. Thank you Sticks for all the great memories.
Rest easy brother.

 

[CL82]

What the heck?! I was waiting to see that this was someone else with the same name? Wow, I really saddened to hear this. Anyone know what happened?

My sympathies go out his friends and family.

EDIT: I read through the thread and see more of the detail. Just really, really sad. I wonder if he knew how loved he was by UConn fans. Not that it would have mattered. It would just make me a little less sad knowing that he knew it. Keep Sticks, his family and friends in your prayers.

 

[XLCenterFan]

Damn man, gone too soon. RIP... I will never forget his alley oop against Texas, one of the most epic plays in UConn history. With Vern on the call along with Clark Kellogg, “Sticks to the rafters! Go get it Stanley!” Thanks for the memories.

That brought the house down. One of the best UConn games/memories ever.

 

[Woodson]

RIP Stanley Robinson, One of the greats. Lucky to have seen him play and grow at UConn
Someone I never knew personally or even met, but someone I always had the best genuine wishes for, more so than any other guys to come through, I can't explain it

 

[dennismenace]

Very, very sad news. Truly a favorite of Uconn fans as a player and human being. RIP Stanley.

 

[NYtoCT]

Kudos to whoever updated his Wikipedia page...legend indeed...rest easy Sticks

 

[Captbluefin]

Godspeed Stix.. Thanks for being a Husky

 

[XLCenterFan]

I was working for a tree care company when Stix was at UConn, and we were working near the apartment he was living in at the time, right off campus. I saw him get out of his car and head towards his door, and I was literally right there. This was when he took his time off and went and got a job. I went up to him, told him I was a huge UConn hoops fan and wished him nothing but the best. His response was very friendly and appreciative.

 

[UCDaveD]

I HATE THIS YEAR SO MUCH WTFFFFF

 

[XLCenterFan]

I will remember the half-court alley-oop vs Texas for the rest of my life. Rest easy, Sticks.

That brought the house down. One of the best UConn games/memories ever.