Arianna Robinson
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 22, 2010 Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Plano East Senior High School (Plano, Texas) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career highlights | |
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Arianna Abidhiteunwo Oluwatosin Robinson (born June 22, 2010) is an American basketball player.
Background
Arianna is a Nigerian American of Ekpeye origin, born to Robert O. Robinson and Onome Robinson. Her late grandfather Robinson O. Robinson was the Eze Ekpeye Logbo II of Ekpeye kingdom.[1][2]
Early Life
Robinson developed her game in game in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and became a nationally recognized youth player through grassroots competition with Dallas area club teams. Her performances at elite showcases and camps established her as one of the premier guards in the country.[3]
Career
Playing for Plano East, Robinson was named 6-6A MVP while also being voted to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches' all-region and all-state teams and earning a unanimous pick as Star Local Media's all-area offensive player of the year.[4] Internationally, Arianna helped the USA Women's U16 national team win gold at the 2025 FIBA U16 Women's Americup, averaging 9.7 points in a bench role.[5] In May 2026, she was listed as a 2020 USA Women's U17 national basketball team.[6] She is considered a top-10 prospect for 2028 in the state of Texas and has received offers from Iowa, Oklahoma State and over 60 universities and colleges across the world.[5][7][8]
She became Plano East's all-time leading scorer in 2026.[9]
High School Career
Freshman (2024–25): Averaged approximately 20.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game. Led Plano East to a historic run to the UIL Class 6A state semifinals and was named District 6-6A Offensive Player of the Year and Dallas Morning News All-Area Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Sophomore (2025–26): Continued as one of Texas' top players, became Plano East's all-time leading scorer, and remained a nationally ranked prospect.[10]
USA Basketball
Selected to the 2025 USA Women's U16 National Team after national trials. Helped Team USA win the FIBA U16 Women's AmeriCup gold medal, in Mexico. In 2026, earned selection to the USA Women's U17 National Team and helped team USA with the FIBA U17 Women’s World Basketball Championship in Czech Republic.[11]
Grassroots and Recruiting
Robinson has competed in grassroots basketball and plays for CyFair Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit. She has participated in national showcase events, including Overtime Select, and has been ranked among the Class of 2028 by recruiting outlets such as ESPN, Prep Girls Hoops, and MaxPreps.[12]
Playing Style
Robinson is a 5-foot-10 guard. Scouting services including ESPN and Prep Girls Hoops have described her as a three-level scorer and playmaker, while highlighting her defensive versatility, poise, and ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor.[13]
Media Coverage
Robinson has been featured in coverage by USA Basketball, ESPN, Prep Girls Hoops, and regional media for her performances in high school basketball and with United States national youth teams.
Career Statistics
High school
- 2024–25: 20.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game.
International
- 2025 FIBA U16 Women's AmeriCup: Gold medal (United States).[14]
Honours and Awards
• USA Women's U17 National Team (2026)
• USA Women's U16 National Team (2025)
• FIBA U16 Women's AmeriCup Gold Medalist (2025)
• Dallas Morning News All-Area Player of the Year
• District 6-6A Offensive Player of the Year
• Plano East all-time leading scorer (reported during sophomore season).
References
- ↑ Riddle, Greg (2025-03-13). "2024-25 All-Area girls basketball Player of the Year: Plano East's Arianna Robinson". Dallas News. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Abia, Daniel (2019-05-10). "Eze Robinson O. Robinson: The Passage Of An Icon". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Riddle, Greg (2026-01-13). "Plano East basketball prodigy Arianna Robinson continues to raise her game to new levels". Dallas News. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Media, Matt Welch | Star Local (2026-04-02). "Offensive Player of the Year: Arianna Robinson, Plano East, So". Star Local Media. Retrieved 2026-07-10.
- 1 2 Makauskas, Caroline (July 28, 2025). "'Pick your poison': Shooting ability makes UK women's recruit a top-10 2028 prospect".
- ↑ "Arianna Robinson". USA Basketball. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ Riddle, Greg (2026-01-13). "Plano East basketball prodigy Arianna Robinson continues to raise her game to new levels". Dallas News. Retrieved 2026-07-10.
- ↑ Wire, Scout Springgate Hawkeyes. "Iowa women's basketball offers top-10 2028 recruit Arianna Robinson". Hawkeyes Wire. Retrieved 2026-07-10.
- ↑ Wolman, David (2026-01-21). "Robinson becomes Plano East's all-time leading scorer". Murphy Monitor. Retrieved 2026-07-10.
- ↑ www.espn.com https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/262369/arianna-robinson. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "2026 USA Basketball Women's U17 National Team Announced". USA Basketball. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "2028 HoopGurlz Basketball Prospects". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "meet-2026-2027-2028-recruits-representing-team-usa". www.espn.com.sg. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Riddle, Greg (2025-03-13). "2024-25 All-Area girls basketball Player of the Year: Plano East's Arianna Robinson". Dallas News. Retrieved 2026-07-24.