Liam Robbins

Robbins played sparingly in his first three years at Assumption High School in Davenport, Iowa. He entered the starting lineup as a senior, averaging 9.2 points per game.{{cite web |last=Batterson |first=Steve |title=Robbins emerges as dominant big man for Drake |url=https://qctimes.com/sports/basketball/robbins-emerges-as-dominant-big-man-for-drake/article_7efea294-2272-50c3-8dd9-172ee840e34d.html |website=Quad-City Times |access-date=September 30, 2020 |date=January 6, 2020}} Robbins had no NCAA Division I scholarship offers out of high school and reclassified to attend Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas. He weighed about {{Convert|300|lb}} when he arrived at Sunrise but reached a weight of {{Convert|235|lb}} after four months by fasting and working out.{{cite web |last=Birch |first=Tommy |title=Drake basketball player Liam Robbins dropped nearly 70 pounds, but that's not all that's different |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-bulldogs/2020/02/23/liam-robbins-drake-mens-basketball-missouri-valley-conference-davenport-assumption-darian-devries/4766935002/ |website=The Des Moines Register |access-date=September 10, 2020 |date=February 23, 2020}} On April 17, 2018, he committed to play college basketball for Drake.{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Derek |title=Former Assumption big man commits to Drake |url=https://www.kmaland.com/sports/former-assumption-big-man-commits-to-drake/article_9b09fe76-428c-11e8-ac51-1319b91d8bae.html |website=KMA (AM) |access-date=September 30, 2020 |date=April 17, 2018}}

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As a freshman at Drake, Robbins served as a backup to Nick McGlynn, whom he took advice from. He averaged 4.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.{{cite web |last=Bain |first=Matthew |title='He's just got so much potential': With Nick McGlynn gone, Drake's Liam Robbins poised for big sophomore year |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-bulldogs/2019/10/23/nick-mcglynn-gone-drake-basketball-liam-robbins-poised-big-sophomore-year-media-day-brady-ernst/4076743002/ |website=The Des Moines Register |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=October 23, 2019}} On January 7, 2020, Robbins recorded 20 points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven blocks in a 65–62 win over Loyola–Chicago, despite having the stomach flu. He tied the program single-game record for blocks.{{cite web |last=Birch |first=Tommy |title=Drake keeps pace atop Missouri Valley thanks to flu-ridden star's performance |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/2020/01/08/drake-bulldogs-liam-robbins-missouri-valley-conference/2841312001/ |website=The Des Moines Register |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=January 8, 2020}} On February 5, Robbins posted a career-high 29 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in a 73–60 victory over Bradley.{{cite web |title=Liam Robbins’ career-high 29 propels Drake past Bradley 73-60 |url=https://www.weareiowa.com/article/sports/local-sports/liam-robbins-career-high-29-propels-drake-past-bradley-73-60/524-7df67458-5226-4936-8c40-3acc798de547 |website=WOI-DT |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=February 6, 2020}} As a sophomore, he averaged 14.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game, which ranked fifth in the nation, while recording a school-record 99 blocks. He was named to the Second Team All-Missouri Valley Conference and earned All-Defensive Team, Most Improved Team and All-Tournament Team honors.{{cite web |last=Birch |first=Tommy |title=Drake men's basketball star Liam Robbins announces decision transferring |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-bulldogs/2020/04/04/liam-robbins-transfer-basketball-drake-bulldogs-missouri-valley-conference/2942751001/ |website=The Des Moines Register |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=April 4, 2020}}

For his junior season, Robbins transferred to Minnesota where his uncle Ed Conroy was an assistant coach. He was granted immediate eligibility by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.{{cite web |date=September 2, 2020 |title=Minnesota transfer Liam Robbins granted immediate eligibility |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29796474 |access-date=October 1, 2020 |website=ESPN |publisher=Associated Press}} Robbins helped replace Daniel Oturu, who left for a professional career.{{cite news |last=Fuller |first=Marcus |title=Gophers land 7-foot center Liam Robbins from Drake |url=https://www.startribune.com/gophers-land-7-foot-center-liam-robbins-from-drake/569397772/ |access-date=October 1, 2020 |work=Star Tribune |date=April 6, 2020}} On January 3, 2021, he recorded 27 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks in a 77–60 win over Ohio State. Robbins was subsequently named Big Ten Player of the Week and Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week.{{cite web |last=Hodowanic |first=Paul |title=Gophers expecting — and now getting — big things from 7-foot center Liam Robbins |url=https://www.postbulletin.com/sports/basketball/6828599-Gophers-expecting-%E2%80%94-and-now-getting-%E2%80%94-big-things-from-7-foot-center-Liam-Robbins |website=Post-Bulletin |access-date=January 7, 2021 |date=January 5, 2021}} He missed the final six games of the season with a sprained ankle. As a junior, he averaged 11.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and a Big Ten-leading 2.7 blocks per game.

Robbins transferred to Vanderbilt for his senior season alongside his uncle Ed Conroy, who became an assistant coach for the Commodores.{{cite web |last=Weinstein |first=Robbie |date=April 12, 2021 |title=Vanderbilt lands Minnesota transfer center Liam Robbins |url=https://247sports.com/college/vanderbilt/Article/Vanderbilt-basketball-lands-Minnesota-Golden-Gophers-transfer-center-Liam-Robbins-163802832/ |access-date=April 12, 2021 |website=247Sports}} He missed the first several months of the season and averaged 6.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.{{cite news |last=Weinstein |first=Robbia |title=Vanderbilt basketball: Commodores begin post-Pippen era with start of preseason practice |url=https://247sports.com/college/vanderbilt/Article/Vanderbilt-basketball-Commodores-begin-post-Pippen-era-with-start-of-preseason-practice-194397754/ |access-date=March 3, 2023 |work=247 Sports |date=September 29, 2022}} He came back for his fifth season of eligibility and averaged 15 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks per game. On March 2, 2023, Robbins suffered a leg injury early in a game against Kentucky, forcing him to miss the rest of the season.{{cite news |date=March 3, 2023 |title=Vanderbilt C Liam Robbins out rest of season with leg injury |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/35776079 |access-date=March 3, 2023 |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}} Despite this injury, Robbins was named the 2022–23 SEC Defensive Player of the Year.{{cite news |date=March 7, 2023 |title=Coaches select 2023 SEC men's basketball award winners |url=https://www.secsports.com/article/35796124/coaches-select-2023-sec-men-basketball-award-winners |access-date=March 16, 2023 |work=SEC Sports}}

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Robbins signed with the New Orleans Pelicans on September 30, 2023,{{cite web|title=Pelicans sign six players|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-roster-six-players-signed-2023-2024-nba-season|website=NBA.com|date=September 30, 2023|access-date=October 1, 2023}} but was waived on October 12.{{cite web|title=Pelicans sign Jalen Crutcher|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/jalen-crutcher-signed-new-orleans-pelicans-roster-training-camp-2023|website=NBA.com|date=October 12, 2023|access-date=October 12, 2023}} On October 29, he signed with the Birmingham Squadron,{{cite web|title=Birmingham Squadron Finalize Training Camp Roster|url=https://birmingham.gleague.nba.com/news/birmingham-squadron-finalize-training-camp-roster|website=NBA.com|date=October 29, 2023|access-date=November 4, 2023}} but before playing for them, he suffered a season-ending injury on January 12, 2024.{{cite web |date=January 12, 2024 |title=Birmingham Squadron Sign Ike Anigbogu |url=https://birmingham.gleague.nba.com/news/birmingham-squadron-sign-ike-anigbogu |access-date=January 12, 2024 |website=NBA.com}}

On August 27, 2024, Robbins signed with the Milwaukee Bucks{{cite web|title=Milwaukee Bucks sign James Akinjo and Liam Robbins|url=https://www.nba.com/bucks/news/milwaukee-bucks-sign-james-akinjo-and-liam-robbins|website=NBA.com|date=August 27, 2024|access-date=August 27, 2024}} and on October 21, the Bucks converted his deal into a two-way contract.{{cite web |date=October 21, 2024 |title=Milwaukee Bucks Convert Liam Robbins to a Two-Way Contract |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/milwaukee-bucks-convert-liam-robbins-to-a-two-way-contract/n-6158600 |access-date=October 22, 2024 |website=OurSportsCentral.com}} Robbins was honored as a part of the Bucks team that won the 2024 NBA Cup game, fulfilling a promise made by Giannis Antetokounmpo to help him buy a house in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa.{{Cite web |last=Rhodes |first=Charlie |date=2024-12-18 |title=Two-Way Liam Robbins Was Promised NBA Cup Win By Giannis So He Could "Buy a House" |url=https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/giannis-liam-robbins-nba-cup-promise/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Basketball Insiders |language=en-US}}

On February 27, 2025, Robbins was waived by the Bucks in order to sign Pete Nance.{{cite web|author=Milwaukee Bucks|title=Milwaukee Bucks Sign Pete Nance to Two-Way Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/bucks/news/milwaukee-bucks-sign-pete-nance-to-two-way-contract|website=NBA.com|date=February 27, 2025|access-date=February 28, 2025}}

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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2024}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Milwaukee

| 13 || 0 || 4.4 || .250 || .000 || .500 || .9 || .2 || .2 || .2 || .7

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 13 || 0 || 4.4 || .250 || .000 || .500 || .9 || .2 || .2 || .2 || .7

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| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19

| style="text-align:left;"| Drake

| 31 || 2 || 11.3 || .442 || .231 || .595 || 2.7 || .5 || .3 || 1.1 || 4.1

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20

| style="text-align:left;"| Drake

| 34 || 34 || 27.1 || .499 || .244 || .694 || 7.1 || .8 || .6 || 2.9 || 14.1

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21

| style="text-align:left;"| Minnesota

| 23 || 22 || 24.7 || .441 || .327 || .694 || 6.6 || 1.1 || .7 || 2.7 || 11.7

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22

| style="text-align:left;"| Vanderbilt

| 15 || 10 || 18.3 || .435 || .286 || .606 || 4.0 || .67 || .4 || 1.87 || 6.8

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23

| style="text-align:left;"| Vanderbilt

| 26 || 15 || 22.9 || .504 || .365 || .731 || 6.85 || 1.0 || .31 || 3.15 || 15.0

|-class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 129 || 83 || 20.9 || .477 || .306 || .693 || 5.53 || .81 || .46 || 2.37 || 10.63

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Robbins' uncle, Ed Conroy, is head basketball coach at The Citadel in South Carolina. He was previously an assistant basketball coach for Vanderbilt and an assistant coach at Minnesota when he recruited Robbins to transfer from Drake to Minnesota. When Conroy left for Vanderbilt, Robbins followed his uncle there. His cousin and Conroy's son, Hunt, played basketball for Minnesota as a point guard.{{cite web |last=Rossow |first=Adam |title=From Assumption to Minnesota: a reunion for generations of a basketball family |url=https://www.ourquadcities.com/sports/local-sports/from-assumption-to-minnesota-a-reunion-for-generations-of-a-basketball-family/ |website=KLJB |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=May 8, 2020}}

{{Reflist}}

• [https://vucommodores.com/roster/liam-robbins/ Vanderbilt Commodores bio]
• [https://gophersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/liam-robbins/18701 Minnesota Golden Gophers bio]
• [https://godrakebulldogs.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6534 Drake Bulldogs bio]

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