Meet the GAIS Eagles: Jaylan Robinson

Note:  The Eagles recently placed third in the NCHBC national championships.  This is the highest finish in program history.  Coach Will Avery and I have been so busy this season coaching and integrating new players into the program that we have not shared much about the great people and stories from this season.  The "Meet the GAIS Eagles" series and other stories from nationals and the season are attempts to share the news!



NCHBC All Region performer Jaylan Robinson entered the national tournament with a sore ankle. Because Jaylan is our most dangerous guard, I worried about the effect this could have on our team. But Jaylan scored 24 points in the opening round come from behind win over a red hot shooting SWCHA Saints (WI), and he proceeded to play his best week of basketball this season.

Jaylan is an explosive guard who attacks the basket and finishes well in the paint and plays good on ball defense. But two things he did in Missouri particularly stood out and helped to propel his team to its highest ever national tournament finish: he consistently made mid range jump shots and he made tough plays at big moments.

In fact, Jaylan has formed a habit of this. He gets "rebounds he shouldn't get" and often runs off a timely string of baskets in big moments. Our first game at nationals was one of those times. He scored 23 points to propel us past the opening round. His 16 ppg during the tournament, his toughness, and his ability to make big plays were all deciding factors in his team's success throughout the tournament.