Another domino has fallen for the UCLA basketball team. We spoke about their interest recently in Azavier Robinson who goes by the nickname “Stink”. They have now made it official and received a commitment from Robinson. Bolstering the back court with another young player. He will have three years of eligibility remaining continuing UCLA‘s pattern of getting younger eligibility wise. This is a good pick up and a guy that should only continue to get better.
NEWS: Butler transfer point guard Azavier Robinson has committed to UCLA he tells @JoeTipton and me.
— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) April 18, 2026
The 6-2 freshman averaged 6.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals on 43.3% 3P this season.
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Robinson spent last year in his freshman season at Butler. In 18.3 minutes per game he averaged 6.1 points, 2.5 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game. Doing so on respectable shooting from the field which included 47% field goals and 43.3% from 3-point range. With more of an opportunity, his numbers will continue to go up. His game will also continue to evolve in a positive way.
Robinson is 6’2, so it will be interesting to see what other moves UCLA makes. They have two open scholarships left on their roster to give out. They’re also still in the running for star guard John Blackwell. If they cannot get Blackwell, they may start to go after a wing and traditional center. Going away from the three-guard set that was successful to close their 2025 season and into the NCAA tournament. A big turnaround from the three-guard set in 2024 that was not well put together.
Here's where #UCLA men's basketball stands after Azavier Robinson’s commitment:
— Aaron Heisen (@aaron_heisen) April 18, 2026
G Trent Perry, A Robinson
G Jaylen Petty, Eric Freeny,
F Eric Dailey Jr., Joe Philon III
F Brandon Williams, Filip Jovic, Sergej Macura
C Xavier Booker, Javonte Floyd
2 spots remain for transfers.
This isn’t a superstar move like a lot of people have been looking for. But it fits the mold of UCLA seeing if they can develop players. In an NIL era where players are transferring after one year at a school. If you can keep a group together and develop them that would be absolutely huge. Mixing some veteran players with younger eligibility players. Now the Bruins are in wait and see mode with Blackwell’s decision.
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