Report Card 2013: Glenn Robinson III

Previously: Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr., Nik Stauskas

In terms of accolades, stats and accomplishments, Glenn Robinson III’s freshman season couldn’t have gone much better in Ann Arbor. Robinson started all 39 games for a team that reached the National Championship game. He averaged 11 points and five rebounds per game and was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman team.

By the time Robinson’s first season was over, he was projected nearly unanimously as a likely NBA lottery pick before opting to return to school. Despite Robinson’s sterling season, it’s impossible to shake the feeling that we don’t really know all of what Robinson can do – for better or worse.

Robinson used just 15% of Michigan’s possessions when he was on the floor. Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr., Nik Stauskas and (especially in the NCAA tournament) Mitch McGary were Michigan’s primary offensive options. In terms of possession usage, Robinson was comparable to the man he replaced, Zack Novak. Despite that fact, Robinson’s ruthless efficiency and ability to finish at the rim was unmatched and made his teammates look great.