Stew Robinson is in his second year as an assistant coach with the Youngstown State men's basketball program.
Robinson joined the YSU staff prior to the 2015-16 campaign. He has 15 years of Division I experience with coaching stints in the Big XII, Ohio Valley Conference and the Horizon League.
YSU had one of its best offensive years in school history in Robinson's first season. The Penguins scored 2,437 points, the second-highest total in school history. The Guins also made 257 3-pointers, which ranked second in school history as well. Sophomore Cameron Morse turned in one of the top offensive seasons in school history. Morse, a second-team all-league honoree, scored 608 points and averaged 20.3 points per game, which ranked second in the Horizon League. Additionally, Matt Donlan finished the season as one of the top 3-point shooters in the country. Donlan led the Horizon League and finished the regular-season ranked fifth in the nation with a .463 3-point percentage.
Robinson spent the last four seasons at Horizon League member UIC from 2011-15 and served as the Flames' recruiting coordinator. During his tenure, 15 of 17 seniors graduated, and he helped the Flames to the school's first postseason victory in the 2013 CollegeInsider.com Tournament.
Prior to joining UIC, Robinson spent eight seasons at Texas Tech under Head Coaches Bob Knight and Pat Knight from 2003-11. While in Lubbock, Texas, Robinson helped the Red Raiders to three NCAA Tournaments, including the 2005 Sweet 16, and 19-or-more wins on four occasions.
After serving as an assistant at Plattsburgh State for one season, Robinson accepted a position on the staff of the Morehead State Eagles (2002-03). At 20-9 that season, the Eagles were co-champions of the Ohio Valley Conference and registered their second 20-win mark in school history.
Robinson was a three-year starter and two-time assist leader at Indiana (1982-86) under Bob Knight, helping the Hoosiers advance to three NCAA Tournaments, including two "Sweet 16" berths. He was also a member of Indiana's 1982-83 Big Ten Conference championship team. During his career, Robinson scored 630 points and dished out 391 assists. Overall, Robinson has competed in post-season play in four seasons and coached three teams in the postseason.
He is married to the former Tracy Baxter of Bloomington, Ind., and they have five children: Sara, Isaia, Mekhi, Amani and Amire.
