Southern Sports & Travel, By Darron Thomas
Columbia Academy center Christian Robbins made it official today as the 6’10” senior signed with the University of Southern Mississippi in a signing ceremony inside the Columbia Academy gymnasium surrounded by family, friends and teammates.
Robbins, who is the first Division-1 basketball signee ever at Columbia, transferred from West Marion High School after his sophomore year and says he looks forward to getting on with his senior season and signing early will eliminate any distractions. “This is one of the biggest days of my life,” said Robbins. “I told my parents in the 7th grade that I was going to play for Coach Eustachy one day, this is what you dream about as a kid.”
Robbins, who is the first Division-1 basketball signee ever at Columbia, transferred from West Marion High School after his sophomore year and says he looks forward to getting on with his senior season and signing early will eliminate any distractions. “This is one of the biggest days of my life,” said Robbins. “I told my parents in the 7th grade that I was going to play for Coach Eustachy one day, this is what you dream about as a kid.”
(Above) Christian Robbins with his mother Melinda and father Charles. (Standing L-R) Jason Stringer - Chairman of the Columbia Athletic Committee, Gary Hill - President of the Columbia Board of Directors, Brady Walley - Asisstant Boys Basketball Coach, Baxter White - Columbia Headmaster and Athletic Director.
Robbins will enter USM with a 3.9 GPA and is currently taking duel credit college courses. The senior says he looks forward to working out following graduation and adding bulk and working on conditioning during the summer.
Robbins received interest from Marquette, UC-Davis, Penn State and Lipscomb among others.
Robbins will enter USM with a 3.9 GPA and is currently taking duel credit college courses. The senior says he looks forward to working out following graduation and adding bulk and working on conditioning during the summer.
Robbins received interest from Marquette, UC-Davis, Penn State and Lipscomb among others.
