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Arkansas Basketball: Breaking down the 2020 recruiting class

By Lukas Harkins

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 22: Razorback Flag is waved before a game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Missouri Tigers at Bud Walton Arena on February 22, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 78-68. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 22: Razorback Flag is waved before a game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Missouri Tigers at Bud Walton Arena on February 22, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 78-68. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – JANUARY 25: Big Red of Arkansas performs. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – JANUARY 25: Big Red of Arkansas performs. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

KK Robinson (Bryant, AR)

PG | 6-foot-0 | 175 lbs | No. 71 overall

A lightning-quick lead guard with impressive scoring ability, KK Robinson is fresh off playing alongside several very talented players at Oak Hill Academy (VA). He is originally a native of Arkansas, though, and he will be returning to his home state to potentially make a big-time impact as a member of a stacked backcourt.

To put it simply, Robinson is the kind of player that every up-tempo coach wants to give the ball to. While he doesn’t bring elite size, he makes up for that with his craftiness and ridiculous speed with the rock.

Most notably, Robinson is a quick creator on the offensive end. He plays with a tremendous pace and is able to consistently beat his primary defender with a great first step. Considering Arkansas ranked near the top of the country in tempo last season, Robinson seems to be an ideal fit in this system.

He can push the fast break with the best of them and is capable of either finding the open man or finishing on his own. Up-tempo and perimeter-centric teams require quick point guards with great decision-making traits – Robinson is molded in that way.

While playing for Pro Skillz (TX) on the Nike EYBL circuit over this past summer, Robinson posted solid averages of 17.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. This is when he truly showed off his scoring touch, especially as he shot 35-for-88 (39.8 percent) over the course of the 16 contests on the circuit. He has room for improvement as a finisher at the rim but is an all-around polished player.

When it comes to his contributions on the defensive end of the floor, Robinson’s athleticism once again shines through. He is able to consistently stay in front of opposing guards and can utilize his quick hands to generate turnovers. Arkansas ranked very highly in turnover rate forced last season as its defense is somewhat predicated on forcing mistakes.

I know that Robinson is rated as a four-star prospect in the nation’s Top 75, but it feels like he is a bit undervalued with that positioning. Jalen Tate (Northern Kentucky) will likely snag the starting point guard spot for this coming season, but it is reasonable to think that Robinson will be among the top reserves. Even in a loaded backcourt, he’s ready to contribute.

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