Glenn Robinson III

Trey Robinson
Born	(1994-01-08) January 8, 1994 Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Occupation	Professional basketball player
Years active	2014–present
Known for	NBA player, 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion

Glenn Alann ‘Tre’ Robinson III (born January 8, 1994) is a professional basketball athlete from the United States currently signed with the Seoul Samsung Thunders competing in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Selected as the 40th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 NBA draft, Robinson spent nine seasons in the NBA representing teams such as the Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, and Sacramento Kings. He claimed victory in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2017.

Robinson’s collegiate career was with the Michigan Wolverines, where he earned All-Freshman accolades during the 2012–13 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season. That season, Michigan advanced to become the national runner-up in the 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Game. He returned for Michigan’s Big Ten championship-winning squad in the 2013–14 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season before declaring for the NBA draft.

During his high school years, Robinson distinguished himself as an all-state athlete at Lake Central High School located in St. John, Indiana. He is the son of Glenn Robinson, who was the top pick in the 1994 NBA draft. Additionally, two of his siblings achieved multiple state titles in individual high school events.

Early life

Born prematurely to Shantelle Clay at Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana, Robinson spent his initial two months inside an incubator until he reached a healthy weight. His upbringing was primarily overseen by his mother and maternal grandmother. By age three, he was active in a children's basketball league at the Hammond, Indiana YMCA, and by five years old, he participated in a league organized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Robinson gained early insight into professional basketball through his father’s career. A memorable moment occurred on January 2, 1998, when his father and Michael Jordan each scored 44 points at a game held at the United Center, with Robinson and his brother watching courtside. He also recalls being removed from the court by Milwaukee Bucks coach George Karl during his father’s playing days. In a notable interaction with Allen Iverson inside the Philadelphia 76ers locker room, Iverson nicknamed him "Shorty," to which Robinson—then as tall as Iverson—replied with confidence.

His education included attendance at Grimmer Middle School in Schererville, Indiana before moving on to Lake Central High School in St. John, Indiana. His stature increased rapidly—from in seventh grade to by freshman year, nearly as a sophomore, and exceeding during his junior year.

High school career

Robinson began his high school basketball journey playing junior varsity during his freshman year at Lake Central. While his father resided in Atlanta, Robinson was raised by his mother Shantelle Clay-Irving along with his younger brother Gelen. Between freshman and sophomore years, he received guidance from varsity coach Dave Milausnic and AAU coach Wayne Brumm. Milausnic promoted early morning training sessions, while Brumm introduced him to personal trainer Andrew Wallen who assisted Robinson in enhancing his vertical jump and increasing his body weight from 167 lb to 210 lb over a span of two years.

In his sophomore season, Robinson led Lake Central as their top scorer and earned first-team all-area recognition. On September 14, 2010, he became Michigan’s first verbal commitment for their 2012 recruiting class. At that point, he had scholarship offers from Colorado, Valparaiso, Missouri State, IUPUI, and Indiana State; Rivals.com ranked him as the nation’s 118th-best player. On February 5, 2011, he achieved a personal best of 39 points against East Chicago Central High School. During the 2011 Indiana sectional tournament facing Munster High School, he scored 31 points despite an overtime loss.

Robinson had maintained a longstanding friendship with Mitch McGary prior to both committing to Michigan. By November 2011, Robinson climbed to No. 34 nationally according to Rivals.com rankings. Alongside McGary and Nik Stauskas, this trio formed a consensus top-10 recruiting class for Michigan’s 2012 intake. Early in 2012, Robinson visited Michigan to watch their win over Minnesota.

His senior year showcased substantial development. In January 2012, Robinson led Lake Central to a dominant 71–47 victory over Menomonee Falls—home of future North Carolina player J.P. Tokoto—at the Brandon Jennings Invitational and earned MVP honors after scoring 33 points. He played an instrumental role in securing Lake Central’s first sectional championship since 1997 by scoring 24 points during a decisive 63–37 win against Highland High School, which included a rematch triumph over Munster. Despite climbing rankings throughout this period, offers from Purdue or Indiana never materialized.

Following that season, on April 1, 2012, Robinson competed alongside McGary at the four-team All-American Championship event held in New Orleans. He contributed 16 points and four rebounds en route to being named MVP of the ESPNHS All-American Championship game. Robinson received recognition as the Post-Tribune boys' basketball player of the year for 2012 and concluded his senior campaign rated as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com. Academically, he maintained honor roll status at Lake Central.

In Indiana Mr. Basketball voting, Robinson secured fourth place behind Gary Harris, Yogi Ferrell, and Kellen Dunham and earned second-team Associated Press all-state honors. His rise late in recruitment balanced out McGary’s decline in rankings and helped Michigan sustain its position among top-10 classes nationally for 2012.

College career

The 2011–12 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball squad finished as co-champions in the Big Ten Conference but saw the departure of both co-captains, Zack Novak and Stu Douglass, due to graduation, alongside three players who transferred out. The team retained key All-Big Ten athletes Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. as its foundation.

Freshman season

Robinson began his collegiate tenure on November 9, nearly achieving a double-double with ten points and eight rebounds during a 100–62 triumph over Slippery Rock. In just his second appearance, he tallied 21 points, converting his first eight field goal attempts in a 91–54 win against IUPUI. On November 23, he secured 12 rebounds in the NIT Season Tip-Off championship game against Kansas State.

On January 6, Robinson recorded his inaugural career double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds versus Iowa, becoming the first Michigan freshman to accomplish this feat since LaVell Blanchard in the 1999–2000 season. He was honored as Big Ten Freshman of the Week on January 7 and again on January 28 following impressive performances marked by an average of eight rebounds and high shooting efficiency. On January 31, Robinson earned a spot on the Wayman Tisdale Award midseason top-12 list. He matched his career-high of 21 points and notched a second double-double on February 17 against Penn State. Coaches selected him for the Big Ten all-freshman team and granted him honorable mention all-conference recognition.

Seeded fourth in the NCAA tournament, Michigan defeated South Dakota State 71–56, with Robinson equaling his career-best of 21 points. This victory contributed to Michigan's highest win total in twenty years and tied head coach John Beilein's personal record for wins. Robinson opened the second half with two three-pointers and scored the team's first eleven points after halftime. Over the initial two tournament contests against South Dakota State and VCU, he shot an efficient 15-for-19 from the field. In the March 29 matchup against Kansas, Robinson added 13 points and eight rebounds, averaging 16 points and 7.7 rebounds across three tournament games. Late in that encounter, he emerged as a vocal leader during a crucial team huddle and executed pivotal plays that sparked a comeback forcing overtime, ultimately leading to an upset victory.

On April 1, Robinson was named to the Kyle Macy Freshman All-America team alongside one other player from the Big Ten. Michigan advanced to the national championship game on April 8 but fell to Louisville despite Robinson contributing 12 points. Although projected as a first-round NBA draft pick after his freshman year, he announced on April 18 that he would return to Michigan along with teammate Mitch McGary.

Sophomore season

Robinson declined an invitation to participate in tryouts for the USA Basketball squad at the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship, opting instead to attend a Nike Skills Academy tailored for wing players alongside prominent figures such as Kevin Durant and LeBron James. During this training period, he became the first Michigan athlete to reach the maximum reading on the Vertec vertical leap device.

He entered his sophomore year as a preseason All-Big Ten selection according to both the official media poll conducted by the Big Ten Conference and the unofficial poll by the Big Ten Network. Additionally, Robinson was included on the 50-man preseason watchlists for both the Naismith Award and Wooden Award.

On November 8, Robinson matched career highs with four assists and three steals while scoring 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds against UMass Lowell. Five days later, he appeared on his first Sports Illustrated cover as part of a regional feature focusing on college basketball rivalries, representing the Michigan–Michigan State basketball rivalry. On December 14, Robinson scored 20 points on an efficient 8-of-9 shooting performance in a narrow 72–70 defeat to top-ranked Arizona. Later that month, he posted a personal best of 23 points versus Holy Cross.

During the January 2 Big Ten opener against Minnesota, Robinson set a new career mark with four blocks despite missing the final seventeen minutes and twenty-four seconds due to a left ankle injury. On February 5, he tied his scoring high with 23 points in a commanding victory over Nebraska, marking Michigan’s largest margin of victory in conference play since 1998. On February 26, Robinson led his team with 17 points—including an overtime buzzer-beater game-winner against his father's alma mater, Purdue—helping erase a nineteen-point deficit. On March 8, he recorded his fourth twenty-point outing of the season by hitting a crucial three-pointer late in an 84–80 win over Indiana. Michigan clinched its first outright Big Ten title since 1986 that season. Following regular-season play, coaches and media awarded Robinson honorable mention All-Big Ten honors.

In the 2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Michigan contested its initial two games at Milwaukee's BMO Harris Bradley Center—the same arena where Robinson’s father played during his NBA tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks. Robinson contributed fourteen points and averaged six rebounds in victories over Wofford and Texas. In the Sweet Sixteen round, he faced Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin—his father's former roommate at Purdue—and scored thirteen points as Michigan progressed further. Their tournament run concluded in the Elite Eight against Kentucky.

On April 15, during a joint press conference with teammate Nik Stauskas, Robinson announced his intention to enter the 2014 NBA draft. Over his two-year stint at Michigan, he contributed to what became the most successful period in program history with an aggregate of fifty-nine wins.

Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2015)

At the May NBA Draft Combine, Robinson distinguished himself by achieving the highest standing vertical jump and leading shooting accuracy among small forwards, although he expressed dissatisfaction with his 41.5-inch running vertical jump, which fell short of his personal record of 44 inches. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected him as the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2014 draft. Alongside fellow draftees Stauskas and McGary, Michigan secured three draft selections for the first time since 1990. When combined with Burke and Hardaway, who were drafted the previous year, every starter from the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game was drafted across 2013 and 2014.

Robinson participated with the Timberwolves during the 2014 NBA Summer League and officially signed with the team on September 17, 2014, earning a spot on the initial 15-man roster for opening night. His NBA debut occurred on November 14 against the New Orleans Pelicans, where he scored a single point in eight minutes. On November 21, he made his first field goals, going a flawless 2-for-2 versus the reigning champions, the San Antonio Spurs. Early notable performances included scoring seven points on December 6 against San Antonio and grabbing four rebounds on December 8 against the Golden State Warriors. The Timberwolves waived Robinson on March 5, 2015.

Philadelphia 76ers (2015)

Robinson was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia 76ers two days later on March 7, 2015. He made his debut for Philadelphia on March 14 against the Brooklyn Nets, playing seven minutes without scoring. He reached double-digit points for the first time on April 11 in a game versus the Chicago Bulls, tallying ten points. Robinson earned a starting role in the final game of the season on April 15 against the Miami Heat, where he posted eight rebounds—a season best—alongside another ten-point performance.

The Sixers chose not to extend a qualifying offer before July 1, 2015, which made Robinson an unrestricted free agent. Subsequently, he joined the Atlanta Hawks for participation in the 2015 NBA Summer League beginning July 9.

Indiana Pacers (2015–2018)

On July 27, 2015, Robinson inked a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers.NBA.com Pacer General Manager Larry Bird had long pursued Robinson due to his promise and arranged for him to train with shooting coach Hal Wissel during his initial offseason. Robinson worked on defending star player Paul George and started the season sidelined by shoulder soreness, missing Indiana's opener. His debut came on November 4 against the Boston Celtics, where he contributed ten points and two rebounds over nineteen minutes. He followed up with solid outings including eleven points versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and a career-high seventeen points featuring perfect three-point accuracy against the Milwaukee Bucks. On December 27, he was briefly assigned to Indiana’s D-League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, but was recalled just one day later.

Robinson earned his first start of that season on January 17, 2016, stepping in due to injuries and absences among Pacers guards. He started while George Hill attended to personal matters but returned to a bench role once Hill resumed starting duties.

On November 20, 2016, Robinson recorded a double-double with sixteen points and eleven rebounds during an overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Five days later, he set a new career scoring high with twenty points against the Brooklyn Nets, marking two standout performances early in that campaign. Mid-December saw him return to the starting lineup after an injury sidelined Monta Ellis, highlighted by a rebounding double-double versus the Detroit Pistons.

During the festivities of the 2017 All-Star Weekend, Robinson became the first player from Indiana since 2004 to capture victory in the prestigious Slam Dunk Contest. On March 24, he suffered a calf strain that kept him out for at least two weeks, causing him to miss both late regular-season games and opening playoff contests. He returned in game two of Indiana’s playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Robinson endured an ankle injury during a scrimmage held on September 29, 2017, leading to ligament repair surgery on October 13 that sidelined him for an estimated three to four months. He began rehabilitation assignments with Fort Wayne on February 1, 2018, before being recalled by Indiana later that same day. His season debut occurred on February 23 against the Atlanta Hawks, where he contributed four points and two rebounds in nineteen minutes.

Detroit Pistons (2018–2019)

Robinson opted to join the Detroit Pistons rather than the Golden State Warriors, expecting increased playing opportunities. He officially signed with Detroit on July 7, 2018. An injury sustained on December 10 sidelined him for eight contests. Although medically cleared by December 30, he made his return on January 1, 2019, facing the Milwaukee Bucks. While with the Pistons, Robinson earned a career-high salary of $4 million. Nevertheless, his three-point accuracy dropped to 29%, which negatively impacted his market value as a free agent after the season concluded.

Golden State Warriors (2019–2020)

Robinson inked a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors on July 10, 2019. He recorded a personal best of 25 points on November 25 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and matched that feat again on December 31 versus the San Antonio Spurs. During his stint in Golden State, he established a charitable organization titled Angels are Real Indeed (A.R.I.), inspired by his daughter Ariana, focusing on empowering fathers and aiding single-parent families. The group's first initiative involved distributing 200 turkeys to families during Thanksgiving 2019. Robinson started all 48 games he appeared in for the Warriors, posting career-high averages of 12.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists over 31.6 minutes per game.

Return to Philadelphia (2020)

On February 6, 2020, Robinson was traded back to the Philadelphia 76ers along with teammate Alec Burks in exchange for three second-round draft selections. On March 3, 2020, he equaled his career-high by scoring 25 points against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sacramento Kings (2020–2021)

Robinson signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings on December 2, 2020. The team waived him on February 24, 2021—just ahead of the NBA deadline when non-guaranteed contracts become guaranteed—thereby saving roughly $1 million.

Wisconsin Herd (2023–2024)

In the summer of 2023, Robinson resumed his professional basketball journey by participating in workouts with various NBA teams. He signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on October 19, 2023, but was waived two days later. Shortly thereafter, nine days later, he joined the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks' NBA G League affiliate, where he assumed a leadership position both on and off the court.

Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots (2024)

In July 2024, Robinson signed as an import player for the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots competing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) during the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup. By September, he was replaced by Shabazz Muhammad.

Seoul Samsung Thunders (2025–present)

On February 26, 2025, Robinson joined the Seoul Samsung Thunders of the Korean Basketball League, taking over for Marcus Derrickson.

Regular season

|- | style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2| | style="text-align:left;"|Minnesota | 25 || 0 || 4.3 || .333 || .167 || .750 || .6 || .1 || .1 || .0 || 1.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia | 10 || 1 || 15.3 || .419 || .308 || .500 || 2.5 || .8 || .3 || .1 || 4.4 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Indiana | 45 || 4 || 11.3 || .430 || .378 || .692 || 1.5 || .6 || .4 || .2 || 3.8 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Indiana | 69 || 27 || 20.7 || .467 || .392 || .711 || 3.6 || .7 || .6 || .3 || 6.1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Indiana | 23 || 1 || 14.7 || .424 || .412 || .818 || 1.6 || .7 || .6 || .0 || 4.1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Detroit | 47 || 18 || 13.0 || .420 || .290 || .800 || 1.5 || .4 || .3 || .2 || 4.2 |- | style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2| | style="text-align:left;"|Golden State | 48 || 48 || 31.6 || .481 || .400 || .851 || 4.7 || 1.8 || .9 || .3|| 12.9 |- | style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia |14||4||19.3||518||.333||917||3.1||.8||.6||.1||7.7 |- | style="text-align:left;" | | style="text-align:left;" | Sacramento |23||2||16.0||.424||.364||.913||2.0||.9||.2||.1||5.3 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career |304||105||17.4||.457||.373||.779||2.6||.8||.5||.2||5.9

Playoffs

|- | style="text-align:left;"|2016 | style="text-align:left;"|Indiana | 4 || 0 || 2.6 || .750 || || 1.000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .3 || 1.8 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2017 | style="text-align:left;"|Indiana | 3 || 0 || 10.4 || 1.000 || 1.000 || .500 || 1.0 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 5.0 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2018 | style="text-align:left;"|Indiana | 2 || 0 || 3.0 || 1.000 || || || .5 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 1.0 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2019 | style="text-align:left;"|Detroit | 3 || 0 || 12.0 || .267 || .125 || 1.000 || 2.3 || .7 || .7 || .0 || 4.3 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career | 12 || 0 || 6.9 || .538 || .300 || .857 || .9 || .3 || .2 || .1 || 3.1

College

|- | style="text-align:left;"|2012–13 | style="text-align:left;"|Michigan | 39 || 39 || 33.6 || .572 || .324 || .676 || 5.4 || 1.1 || 1.0 || .3 || 11.0 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2013–14 | style="text-align:left;"|Michigan | 37 || 37 || 32.3 || .488 || .306 || .757 || 4.4 || 1.2 || .9 || .3 || 13.1 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career | 76 || 76 || 33.0 || .525 || .313 || .718|| 4.9|| 1.1|| 1.0|| .3 || 12.0

Personal life

Robinson established the Angels are Real Indeed Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to assisting fatherless households in his native Gary, Indiana. The ARI Foundation, named in honor of his daughter Ariana, coordinates toy distributions, back-to-school and holiday fundraising events, and provides housing support for single mothers from working-class backgrounds.

He is the son of former NBA player Glenn Robinson, who had an eleven-year professional career. His grandfather, Glenn A. Robinson Sr., has encountered legal difficulties.

Among Robinson's nicknames are "Tre," "GR3," and "Little Dog," which highlight his status as the third generation in his family line.

Robinson’s younger brother Gelen achieved notable success in sports, securing multiple Indiana High School Athletic Association titles in wrestling, discus, and shot put before competing in football at Purdue University, where he earned third-team All-Big Ten recognition. His sister Jaimie is an accomplished track and field athlete with state titles and collegiate records spanning Alabama, Oregon, and Ohio State. Another sibling, Gicarri Harris, committed to Purdue men’s basketball as part of the class of 2024. These familial accomplishments emphasize a strong athletic heritage that enhances Robinson’s personal brand and market appeal.

External links

• Profile on ESPN
• CBS Sports player profile
• G League statistics at Sports Reference