United States Naval Academy

College Career

Robinson was the best thing that ever happened to Navy basketball. 

A 6-foot-4 player with one year of prep experience when he joined the team, he averaged 7.6 points and 4.0 rebounds as a freshman.

He grew 7 inches while at the Academy and became a devastating force. As a junior, he averaged 22.7 points (down from 23.6 as a sophomore), led the nation in rebounding (13.0 rpg), and set an NCAA Division I record by averaging 5.91 blocks. He blocked 14 shots in a single game that season to set a collegiate record, and he tallied more blocks in a season (207) than any player in the history of college basketball. 

As a senior, Navy All-American David Robinson enjoyed a stellar season in 1986-87, ranking fourth in the nation in scoring (28.2) and rebounding (11.8) and first in blocked shots (4.5) entering the NCAA Tournament, to win unanimous selection as Player of the Year (John Wodden Award). The Midshipmen (26-5), champions of the Colonial Athletic Association, made their third straight appearance in the NCAA largely because of the smooth 7-1 center.

While Robinson's intimidation and grace vaulted the Midshipmen into national prominence, his sensitivity and loyalty to the program and Academy were important traits as well.

David Robinson scored 50 point in final game against Michigan in NCAA Tournament.

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