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Five things to know about FSU’s Anthony Robinson II
TL;DR
Anthony Robinson II has committed to Florida State after three seasons at Missouri, marking a significant homecoming. He is known for his defensive skills and has one year of eligibility left to prove himself.
Key points
- Anthony Robinson II committed to Florida State.
- He previously played three seasons at Missouri.
- Robinson has one year of eligibility left.
- He is known for his defensive skills.
- He aims to improve his three-point shooting percentage.
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Anthony Robinson II
When Luke Loucks' staff zeroed in on the transfer portal's most impactful defensive guard available this cycle, they didn't have to look far from home. Missouri's Anthony Robinson II committed to Florida State on Thursday, completing a homecoming that carries deep personal meaning for one of Tallahassee's most accomplished prep products.
After three seasons in the SEC, Robinson arrives with a reputation as one of the more disruptive perimeter defenders in the country, along with the experience and maturity that comes from nearly 100 high-major games. From turning down Florida State out of high school to now returning alongside his younger brother, Robinson’s path back to Tallahassee is layered with meaning. Here are five things to know about FSU’s newest addition.
5. He Arrives With One Year of Eligibility and Something to Prove
Robinson doesn't arrive in Tallahassee with a long runway, he has one year of eligibility remaining, but that constraint may actually fuel him. As a career 31.2-percent three-point shooter, Robinson will look to return closer to the 40-percent mark he posted as a sophomore — a number that, combined with his defensive identity and playmaking ability, would make him one of the more complete guards in the ACC.
247Sports ranks Robinson as the No. 108 overall player and No. 22 point guard in the transfer portal. For a Florida State program that finished 18-15 in Year 1 under Loucks and is hunting its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2021, one motivated, battle-tested SEC veteran playing for his hometown team could be worth far more than his ranking suggests.
4. He's Coming Home With His Brother
The most remarkable subplot of Robinson's commitment story has nothing to do with basketball strategy. On the same morning Anthony committed to FSU, his younger brother Amare Robinson — a 6-foot-1 guard who played at Tallahassee State College this past season — also committed to the Seminoles. The brothers processed the moment together in real time.
"As first, I didn't even know how to react to be honest," Anthony said. "But we just froze through a little minute, looked at each other through the screen and was like, is this for real?"
Q&A
What are the key stats of Anthony Robinson II's basketball career?
Robinson has a career three-point shooting percentage of 31.2%, with a peak of 40% during his sophomore year.
Why did Anthony Robinson II choose to transfer to Florida State?
Robinson's transfer to Florida State is a homecoming, as he is originally from Tallahassee and aims to play alongside his younger brother.
How many years of eligibility does Anthony Robinson II have left?
Anthony Robinson II has one year of eligibility remaining after transferring to Florida State.
What position does Anthony Robinson II play?
Anthony Robinson II plays as a defensive guard, known for his disruptive perimeter defense.