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Stew Robinson, a former standout guard at Indiana, begins his seventh season as a Red Raider assistant coach. As a player and as an assistant with Coach Bob Knight, Stew was involved in 179 of Bob Knight's 902 career wins. A steady influence on the court, Robinson played from 1982-1986 for Coach Bob Knight. At IU, he was a three-year starter and a two-time season assist leader. Robinson's career highlights include playing on the 1982-1983 team, which won the Big Ten Championship, playing in three NCAA Tournaments, and advancing to the NCAA "Sweet 16" twice. He completed his degree requirements in 1993. Stew scored 630 career points and dished out 391 career assists. After serving as an assistant at Plattsburgh State for one season, Stew accepted a position on the staff of the Morehead State Eagles. At 20-9 that season, the Eagles were co-champs of the Ohio Valley Conference and registered their second 20-win mark in their history. "I've known Pat Knight for over 25 years. After playing for his dad and coaching along side both of them, I am excited to continue coaching with Pat as he begins his first full season as our Red Raider head coach," commented Stew Robinson as team preparation began for the 2008-2009 season. Steve Alford, former collegiate teammate with Coach Robinson, commented, "Stew was a great leader as a player and he has continued that same characteristic as a coach. He is very experienced and knowledgeable about the game." Overall, Stew has competed in post-season play four seasons and has coached three teams in post-season play. A native of Anderson, Indiana, Stew was an all-state basketball player at Madison Heights High School. He is married to the former Tracy Baxter of Bloomington. They reside in Lubbock with their four children: Isaia (12), Mekhi (7), Amani (6), and Amire (5). The couple also has an older daughter, Sara (23). |
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