By: Assistant Sports Info
Tigerville – His number hangs on the wall in the men's basketball locker room but not because of a record-breaking career. He didn't knock down a game-winning shot in a championship or nail down a 50-point game. Instead, Jordan Robinson's legacy at North Greenville was one built on faith and character.
Robinson made his way to Tigerville in 2006 as a walk-on. Even as a non-scholarship guy, his impact on the team was immediate and meaningful. "We knew he was going to make a difference," remarked head coach
Chad Lister who was interviewed for the project. "We didn't know if he was going to be as the all-time leading scorer or as a worker and his attitude, but we knew we wanted Jordan Robinson."
In 2007, Jordan Robinson's story added an unexpected chapter when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Epithelioid Sarcoma. Much like he did on the court, the kid who was always smiling, always making people laugh, and always faithful continued to battle. He completed more than 30 rounds of radiation and chemo and underwent several surgeries but in August of 2008, he succumbed to the disease.
Jordan Robinson's legacy was apparent. "It makes sense that a kid who loves people like crazy is going to be loved back like crazy." His brother Justin, a graduate of North Greenville, honors the life of his brother in a newly released documentary "My Brother Jordan", a project which was eight years in the making. Justin interviews friends, family, and coaches who knew Jordan throughout his life including familiar faces around North Greenville.
The hour-long film can be viewed by
CLICKING HERE or by viewing below.
my brother jordan - documentary from Justin Robinson on Vimeo.