Rumeal Robinson

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Rumeal Robinson
Position Guard
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 195 lb (89 kg)
Nationality Flag of Jamaica Jamaica
Born November 13, 1966 (age 40)
Mandeville, Jamaica
College Michigan
Draft 10th overall, 1990
Atlanta Hawks
Pro career 1990–1997
Former teams Atlanta Hawks (1990–1992)
New Jersey Nets (1992–1994)
Charlotte Hornets (1993–1994)
Portland Trailblazers (1995–1997)
Phoenix Suns (1996–1997)
Los Angeles Lakers (1996–1997)

Rumeal James "Meal Time" Robinson (b. November 13, 1966, Mandeville, Jamaica) is an American former professional basketball player at the guard position. He grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts and graduated from Rindge and Latin High School.

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[edit] College

Rumeal played college basketball for the University of Michigan for three years. He average 14.3 points and 5.7 assists during his collegiate career. Rumeal is famous for hitting two crucial free throws with 3 seconds left in the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game for the University of Michigan Wolverines against Seton Hall University.

[edit] NBA Career

Robinson was drafted in 1990 by the Atlanta Hawks with the 10th pick. He was signed to a 4-year deal with the Hawks for an undisclosed amount.[1] He also played for the New Jersey Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers. Rumeal also spent time in the Continental Basketball Association. He also played in the Euroleague during the 2001-2002 season for KK Zadar.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hawks Sign Top Choice. Retrieved on January 15, 2007.

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