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‘It was tough’: Kemba Walker on death of ex-teammate Stanley Robinson

Boston Celtics starting point guard Kemba Walker shared his thoughts on the unexpected death of former UConn teammate Stanley Robinson.

Boston Celtics starting point guard Kemba Walker shared his thoughts about some especially somber news at Thursday’s team media availability session. Asked about his feelings on hearing of his former college teammate Stanley “Sticks” Robinson’s untimely death, the Bronx native was clearly in grief.

“It was tough. It was really, really shocking to hear that news,” related Walker on Robinson’s death.

A fellow Connecticut player, Robinson had found less success at the next level, playing several stints overseas and in the G League after being drafted by the Orlando Magic but not making their final roster in 2010.

“He was just a happy guy, man,” explained the UConn product. “Always smiling. He was an upperclassmen, so he was a guy who I watched before I got this. Fun to play with, throwing lobs and stuff like that. It’s a real sad moment. I really feel bad for his family, his kids.”

“He’s a Husky forever. May he Rest In Peace,” added Walker, who shared a Connecticut roster for two seasons between 2008 and 2010.

As of Thursday evening, the reason for Robinson’s death is unknown — he was found lifeless by his mother on Tuesday.

“The UConn Basketball family grieves the loss of the great player and an even greater person, Stanley ‘Sticks’ Robinson,” the UConn men’s basketball team posted on Twitter.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Stanley’s family at this difficult time.”

Rest In Peace, Stanley Robinson.

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Former UConn hoops star Stanley Robinson dies at 32

Tragic news about a former UConn college hoops great. Stanley Robinson, who starred for the Huskies and was drafted by the Orlando Magic died Tuesday in Alabama. Robinson died at his home in Birmingham. He was 32. The UConn Basketball family grieves …

Tragic news about a former UConn college hoops great. Stanley Robinson, who starred for the Huskies and was drafted by the Orlando Magic died Tuesday in Alabama.

Robinson died at his home in Birmingham. He was 32.

The 6-foot-9 Robinson played at UConn from 2006-2010. The Huskies went to the Final Four in 2009. Robinson averaged 9.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, scoring 1,231 points in his career with the Huskies.

“He was just a really, really sweet kid,” said Jim Calhoun, who recruited Robinson and coached him at UConn. “The world was harsh for him, because they weren’t all like Stanley Robinson. He was such a caring, giving person.”

His windmill dunk against Syracuse during the six-OT game at the Big East tournament in ‘09 is best remembered.

Robinson was found by his mother, Calhoun said.

An autopsy was performed, and the cause of death is pending test results. “However, we found no evidence of foul play or trauma,” Yates said.

“He was certainly one of the great athletes I’ve coached,” Calhoun said. “He just could never get the break he needed.”

Robinson was drafted in the second round by the NBA’s Orlando Magic in 2010, but was cut on the last day of camp.

Stanley Robinson, known for making …

Stanley Robinson, known for making spectacular plays for the UConn men’s basketball team, died at his home in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday. He was 32. “He was just a really, really sweet kid,” said Jim Calhoun, who recruited Robinson and coached him at UConn. “The world was harsh for him, because they weren’t all like Stanley Robinson. He was such a caring, giving person.” Robinson was found dead in his home by his mother, Calhoun said. The cause of death has yet to be determined. His alma mater, Huffman High, announced his passing via Twitter.

Robinson was drafted in the second …

Robinson was drafted in the second round by the NBA’s Orlando Magic in 2010, but was cut on the last day of camp. The NBA lockout in 2011 cost him a chance to hook on. He played in the D-League developmental league, and professionally in Canada and overseas, but a series of injuries, including a ruptured Achilles, robbed him of his chance to play in the NBA.