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UConn legend Cliff Robinson dead at age 53

UConn men’s basketball legend, longtime NBA veteran, reality show contestant and marijuana entrepreneur Cliff Robinson passed away early Saturday morning, according to numerous social media posts. He was 53 years old.

The UConn Basketball family mourns the loss of a legendary player and person, Clifford Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cliff’s family at this difficult time

Rest In Peace, Cliff. pic.twitter.com/Bp6Z5hbVUb— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) August 29, 2020

Robinson was one of the first program-changing players at UConn. After Jim Calhoun took over the program during his sophomore season, the 6-foot-10 Buffalo, New York native was a dominant force in Storrs.