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WKU Signee Robinson Among Naismith Trophy Candidates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- WKU Hilltopper Basketball signee Mitchell Robinson was named a member of the Naismith Trophy High School Boy's midseason team of 25 seniors, as announced Wednesday by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.

Ten semifinalists for the prestigious award will be announced Feb. 7.

Robinson, a five-star center out of Chalmette (La.) High School, is considered one of the top prospects in the nation. He signed with WKU and head coach Rick Stansbury in November.

The big man is ranked as the No. 6 prospect nationally in the 2017 class by Rivals, Scout and 247Sports.