Patrick "Pat" Robinson III (born November 15, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Cheshire Phoenix of the British Super League. He played college basketball for the Charleston Cougars, West Liberty Hilltoppers, and the Holy Family Tigers.

Pat Robinson III
No. 13 Cheshire Phoenix
PositionGuard
LeagueSuper League Basketball
Personal information
Born (1999-11-15) November 15, 1999 (age 26)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolConwell-Egan Catholic
(Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania)
CollegeHoly Family (2018–19)
West Liberty (2019–2022)
Charleston (2022–23)
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024BC Šilutė
2024KK Jahorina
2024–2025UCC Demons
2025–presentCheshire Phoenix
Career highlights
  • Irish League Champion (2025)
  • SLB Most Valuable Player (2026)
  • SLB Sixth Player of the Year (2026)
  • Irish League Player of the Year (2025)
  • Irish Champions Trophy Final MVP (2025)
  • CAA Sixth Man of the Year (2023)
  • 2× All-MEC First Team (2021, 2022)
  • All-MEC Second Team (2020)
  • MEC Tournament MVP (2022)
  • CACC Rookie of the Year (2019)

Early life and high school career

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Robinson was born in Chesterfield, Virginia, to Patrick and Patricia Robinson. He played high school basketball at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. After averaging 24.3 points per game as a senior, Robinson was named to the All-Pennsylvania First Team.[1][2]

College career

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Holy Family (2018–19)

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As a freshman at Holy Family University, Robinson averaged 18.7 points per game on 55% shooting across 27 games. After the season concluded he was named CACC Rookie of the Year and received a Second Team All-CACC selection.[3][4]

West Liberty (2019–22)

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After transferring to West Liberty University, Robinson averaged 17.0 points per game as a sophomore, earning a spot on the All-MEC Second Team.[5] In his junior year, Robinson averaged 20.4 points per game, and he was named to the All-MEC First Team for the first time.[6] Despite losing the conference tournament, the Hilltoppers received an at-large bid to the 2021 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament, making it as far as the Elite Eight.

Robinson was selected for the All-MEC First Team for a second time as a senior, after averaging 20.41 points per game while improving his defense.[7] Robinson averaged 19.0 points per game during the 2022 MEC Tournament, leading his team to the championship and a tournament MVP selection.[8]

Charleston (2022–23)

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Robinson transferred to the College of Charleston for his graduate season. Robinson scored in double figures during every game of the 2022 Charleston Classic, and hit the game winning shot to defeat Virginia Tech 77–75 and win the tournament.[9] On February 13, 2023, Robinson was named CAA Player of the Week, after averaging 24.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 steals in victories over Hampton and UNC Wilmington.[10] Robinson was named CAA Sixth Man of the Year, after averaging 11.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game off of the bench.[11]

Professional career

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BC Šilutė/KK Jahorina (2024)

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After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, Robinson signed to play for BC Šilutė of the Lithuanian Basketball League (NKL) on January 22, 2024.[12] Across ten games, he averaged 21.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.[13]

On September 24, 2024, Robinson signed to play for KK Jahorina of the Bosnian League (BiH Liga). Across six games, he averaged 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds.[13]

UCC Demons (2024–25)

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In November of 2024, Robinson signed to play for the UCC Demons of the Irish Super League. He made his debut on November 29, scoring 29 points in a victory over Killorglin.[14] Robinson was named Irish League Player of the Year after averaging 28.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game en route to the league championship.[15] On April 13, 2025, Robinson scored 35 points in the league's title game against Killester. The Demons defeated Killester 94–92, and Robinson was named MVP for the Champions Trophy Final.[16][17]

Cheshire Phoenix (2025–present)

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On July 25, 2025, Robinson signed to play for the Cheshire Phoenix of the British Super League (SLB) during the 2025–26 season. After going undefeated and averaging 26.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game in January of 2026, Robinson was named the Super League's Player of the Month.[18] Robinson received back-to-back Player of the Month honors after averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game in February of 2026.[18] Across 28 games played and only two in the starting lineup, Robinson averaged a league leading 20.0 points per game with a 60.8% two-point percentage. On May 7, Robinson was selected for the All-League Team of the Year, and on May 12 he was named the SLB's Sixth Player of the Year.[19][20] On May 15, Robinson was named the league's Most Valuable Player, making him the first player in SLB or BBL history to earn Sixth Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player titles in the same season.[21]

Career statistics

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Legend
GP 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

NCAA Division II

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Holy Family 27 27 37.7 .548 .333 .732 5.9 3.0 1.4 0.1 18.7
2019–20 West Liberty 30 6 23.8 .552 .431 .723 4.3 2.1 1.5 0.0 17.9
2020–21 West Liberty 23 21 26.9 .536 .374 .763 4.0 2.3 1.3 0.2 20.4
2021–22 West Liberty 32 32 28.3 .510 .333 .768 4.6 3.2 2.1 0.1 20.3

NCAA Division I

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Charleston 35 2 19.2 .466 .338 .725 3.1 1.0 0.8 0.1 10.3

Source[22][23][13]

References

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  1. "Pat Robinson III - Men's Basketball". West Liberty University Athletics. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  2. Bullock, Michael (2018-05-01). "2018 Pennsylvania All-State teams announced". City of Basketball Love. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  3. "Robinson Named CACC Rookie of the Year". Holy Family University Athletics. 2025-05-09. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  4. "CACC Men's Basketball All-Time Major Award Winners". caccathletics.org. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  5. "MEC Announces Men's Basketball Awards". mountaineast.org. 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  6. "MEC Announces Men's Basketball Awards". mountaineast.org. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  7. "MEC Announces Men's Basketball Awards". mountaineast.org. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  8. "West Liberty Holds Off Charleston For Men's Basketball Title". mountaineast.org. 2022-03-06. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  9. Lorensen, Nick (2022-12-02). "The College of Charleston Cougars Will Soon Take Over Mid-Major Basketball". Mid-Major Madness. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  10. McQuiggan, Miles. "CAA Men's Basketball Weekly Awards - Feb. 13". caasports.com. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  11. McQuiggan, Miles. "Estrada, Williams Collect Back-to-Back Major CAA Awards". caasports.com. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  12. "Pat Robinson III starts his pro career at Silute". Eurobasket.com. January 22, 2024.
  13. 1 2 3 "Pat Robinson III Player Profile, Charleston - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  14. "UCC Demons' new recruit Patrick Robinson downs Killorglin". echo live. 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  15. "Basketball Ireland National League Player and Coach of the Year awards announced for 2024/25". ireland.basketball. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  16. "UCC Demons edge Killester 94-92 in thrilling final to win Domino's Men's Super League". ireland.basketball. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  17. "Patrick Robinson shines as Demons deny Killester a Super League double". Irish Independent. 2025-04-13. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  18. 1 2 "Molten Player of the Month Winners". Super League Basketball.
  19. "London Lions star leads Molten All-League Team of the Year selections". superleaguebasketballm.co.uk. May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. "Cheshire's Patrick Robinson wins Molten Sixth Player of the Year crown". superleaguebasketballm.co.uk. May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. "Cheshire's Patrick Robinson adds Molten Most Valuable Player crown to Sixth Player of the Year honours". superleaguebasketballm.co.uk. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. "Pat Robinson III - Men's Basketball". West Liberty University Athletics. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  23. "Pat Robinson III College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
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