UCLA men’s basketball receives commitment from Azavier Robinson

Nypost · 🇮🇳 public India · Apr 18, 2026 · 314 words · By Ben Bolch

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What to know about UCLA men’s basketball receives commitment from Azavier Robinson

Mick Cronin added another promising young transfer Saturday when the UCLA men’s basketball coach received a commitment from Azavier Robinson.

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What happened

Mick Cronin added another promising young transfer Saturday when the UCLA men’s basketball coach received a commitment from Azavier Robinson.

Why it matters

The 6-foot-2 combo guard, whose freshman season at Butler was cut short by a wrist injury, brings plenty of intrigue with him to Westwood.

Common ground

A consensus four-star prospect who broke top NBA draft pick Greg Oden’s scoring record at the same Indianapolis high school, Robinson started 15 of the 22 games he played in his first college season.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “At the time of his injury, Robinson ranked in the top 10 in the Big East Conference in steals per game.”

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Two separate web search results state that at the time of his injury, Robinson ranked in the top 10 in the Big East Conference in steals per game.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Butler University in the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by Thad Matta, in the third year of his second sti…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Butler University in the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by Thad Matta, in the fourth year of his second st…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2025-26 SEASON: His freshman season was cut short due to a left wrist injury that required surgery...he last played in Butler's Jan. 31 game against Georgetown...played in a total of 22 games, making …
https://butlersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/azavi…

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Claim 2: “He was averaging 6.1 points, 2.5 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 18.3 minutes per game when he suffered a left wrist injury that required surgery.”

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Two distinct web search results provide the exact statistics (6.1 points, 2.5 assists, 1.9 rebounds, 1.5 steals in 18.3 minutes per game) associated with the left wrist injury.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lawrence North grad Azavier Robinson will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a left wrist injury, the team announced Tuesday. Robinson started 15 of his last 16 games, playing in 22, and averaged…
https://witness.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/butler/202…

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web search NEUTRAL — He was averaging 6.1 points, 2.5 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 18.3 minutes per game when he suffered a left wrist injury that required surgery.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/sports/ucla-basketball-lands-b…

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Claim 3: “Mick Cronin added another promising young transfer Saturday when the UCLA men’s basketball coach received a commitment from Azavier Robinson.”

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Two separate web search results explicitly state that Mick Cronin received a commitment from Azavier Robinson on a specific date ('Saturday').

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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Walter Cronin (born July 17, 1971) [2] is an American college basketball coach, currently the men's head basketball coach at UCLA. He was named the 2020 Pac-12 Coach of the Year in his first s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Cronin_(basketball)

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web search NEUTRAL — Mick Cronin added another promising young transfer Saturday when the UCLA men's basketball coach received a commitment from Azavier Robinson. The 6-foot-2 combo guard, whose freshman season at ...
https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/sports/ucla-basketball-lands-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Athletes do not have to commit to a new school by the April 21 deadline. Azavier Robinson is UCLA head coach Mick Cronin's fourth commitment out of the 2026 college basketball Transfer Portal. He join…
https://www.on3.com/transfer-portal/news/butler-transfer-poi…

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Claim 4: “He also made 13 of 30 3-pointers, an exceptional 43.3%.”

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Two separate web search results report the exact figures: 13 of 30 three-pointers made, resulting in a 43.3% percentage.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 23, 2025 · Explore primary bathroom floor plans for every size. Get layout ideas for small, mid-size, and large bathrooms, and discover design tips to create a functional and spa-like retreat in y…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 5, 2026 · See the best primary bathroom layouts with both a tub and shower. Compare plans, get clearances & pick a design that creates a relaxing haven.
https://designingidea.com/primary-bathroom-layouts-with-a-sh…

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Claim 5: “Petty and Jovic will be sophomores next season, and Macura will be a junior.”

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No evidence was gathered from the provided sources regarding the expected class years (sophomore/junior) for Jaylen Petty, Filip Jovic, and Sergej Macura.

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Claim 6: “Robinson becomes the latest transfer to arrive at UCLA with multiple seasons of remaining eligibility, joining guard Jaylen Petty and forwards Filip Jovic and Sergej Macura.”

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Two web search results confirm that Robinson is joining UCLA with multiple seasons of eligibility and lists the same accompanying players: Jaylen Petty, Filip Jovic, and Sergej Macura.

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web search NEUTRAL — Robinson becomes the latest transfer to arrive at UCLA with multiple seasons of remaining eligibility, joining guard Jaylen Petty and forwards Filip Jovic and Sergej Macura.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/sports/ucla-basketball-lands-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — UCLA men's basketball has received a transfer portal commitment from former Butler guard Azavier 'Stink' Robinson.
https://247sports.com/college/ucla/article/azavier-stink-rob…

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web search NEUTRAL — He is a three-star transfer prospect, according to On3. Robinson is UCLA's fourth transfer commitment in this transfer portal cycle, with Robinson joining Petty, Auburn forward Filip Jovic and Mississ…
https://www.on3.com/sites/bruin-report-online/news/butler-tr…

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Claim 7: “The team is bringing back center Xavier Booker, forwards Eric Dailey Jr. and Brandon Williams as well as guards Trent Perry and Eric Freeny.”

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Claim 8: “Coaches and teammates call Robinson “Stink,” a nickname he was given by his mother when he was 3 months old.”

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Two web search results confirm that 'Stink' is a nickname for Robinson, and that it was given by his mother.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919, into a family of sharecroppers in Cairo, Georgia. He was the youngest of five children born to Mallie (née McGriff) and Jerry Robinson, after sibl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Robinson

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web search NEUTRAL — He also made 13 of 30 3-pointers, an exceptional 43.3%. Coaches and teammates call Robinson "Stink," a nickname he was given by his mother when he was 3 months old.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/sports/ucla-basketball-lands-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jack Roosevelt Robinson, nicknamed Jackie, was born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. He was the youngest of five children. His parents, Jerry and Mallie Robinson, were sharecroppers. In 1920, h…
https://www.nps.gov/people/jackie-robinson.htm

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Claim 9: “A consensus four-star prospect who broke top NBA draft pick Greg Oden’s scoring record at the same Indianapolis high school, Robinson started 15 of the 22 games he played in his first college season.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that Robinson played 22 contests and started 15 of those games during his freshman season.

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web search NEUTRAL — Azavier "Stink" Robinson (23) G - 2025-26 SEASON: His freshman season was cut short due to a left wrist injury that required surgery...he last played in Butler's
https://butlersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/azavi…

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Claim 10: “UCLA’s freshman class consists of forwards Javonte Floyd and Joe Philon.”

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Claim 11: “The Bruins are still pursuing former Wisconsin shooting guard John Blackwell and former North Carolina State small forward Matt Able in addition to a starting-level center.”

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No evidence was gathered from the provided sources regarding UCLA's pursuit of John Blackwell or Matt Able, or the need for a starting-level center.

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Claim 12: “The 6-foot-2 combo guard, whose freshman season at Butler was cut short by a wrist injury, brings plenty of intrigue with him to Westwood.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Azavier Robinson is a guard, that his freshman season was cut short by a wrist injury, and that he played for Butler. While the exact details (6'2", 'combo guard') are not consistently confirmed across all sources, the core facts are corroborated by multiple reports.

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web search NEUTRAL — Butler guard Azavier Robinson (23) is defended by St. John's guard Oziyah Sellers (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in New York.
https://www.wishtv.com/sports/basketball/butler-basketball/b…

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