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NCAA Basketball: 20 breakout candidates for 2016-17

By Carmine Carcieri

Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Jalen Adams (2) brings the ball up court against Kansas Jayhawks forward Jamari Traylor (31) in the first half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Jalen Adams (2) brings the ball up court against Kansas Jayhawks forward Jamari Traylor (31) in the first half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators forward Devin Robinson (3) against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators forward Devin Robinson (3) against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Devin Robinson (Florida)

Similar to Tyler Davis and Texas A&M, Florida will need improved production from junior forward Devin Robinson if they want to finish second in the SEC.

The 6’8″ talent from Virginia joined the Gators back in 2014 as a five-star recruit who was ranked 23rd in ESPN’s top 100. Robinson played 19 minutes in his freshman campaign, scoring just 6.4 points, grabbing 2.8 rebounds and dishing out 0.7 assists per game.

The thought was that Robinson would take a step to stardom in 2015-16, instead, the forward was very inconsistent.

All his numbers increased (9.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 46 percent shooting overall), but he still didn’t shoot the ball efficiently from beyond the arc and still didn’t live up to his potential out of high school.

We already know Robinson is long, athletic, excels in transition and can attack the rim ferociously.

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But this is year three of Robinson’s college career. It’s time for him to be consistent and become the best player on Florida’s team.

Robinson has NBA potential, but he clearly hasn’t put everything all together yet.

That’s what this upcoming season is for.

His improved numbers across the board from year one to year two should prove he is due for a steady role in 2016-17. He doesn’t turn the basketball over and his 76 percent rate from the free throw line shows that he has the potential to be a more respectable three point shooter.

Expect more dunks that make you breathless (and earn a spot on SportsCenter’s top-10), but also expect more double figure scoring performances and more assertiveness from Robinson.

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