Falling in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year, Upper St. Clair was again led by a Robbins in the middle, but this time in the form of younger brother Ryan, with Tyler off playing in the NCAA Tournament as a freshman for Miami of Ohio. The younger Robbins stepped into the spotlight himself this season after impressive flashes as an underclassman, shining in a marquee role following the departure of his brother. He was at his best when it mattered most in the state tournament, averaging over 18 points per game as a walking double-double with his imposing interior game. Robbins is a problem up front for anybody in the state, using his wide frame, quick feet, and soft hands to wreak havoc around the paint as a scorer, rebounder, and facilitator. His long-term future is likely to be on the gridiron, where he holds a handful of Power 4 offers as an offensive lineman, but he’s nonetheless established himself as one of the top bigs in the state heading into his senior year.

Ryan Robbins Ryan Robbins 6'7" | PF Upper St. Clair | 2027 State PA impacts the game like an old-school big man by creating extra possessions, protecting the rim, and punishing teams physically for 32 minutes. He’s a true paint-controller. His jumper and post package offer scoring versatility. His production keeps ramping up with every game. He is a double-double kind of player and the type of game changer both offensively and defensively that will be needed if Upper St. Clair is going to make a run at the WPIAL title.

Robbins is a beast of a power forward who is not afraid to use his size and strength to move defenders around until he gets to his preferred spot. His polished footwork and attacking nature combine to produce well executed post moves that lead to easy hoops in close. Robbins also attacks the offensive glass for rebounds and then uses his interior scoring skills to cash in on those second chance opportunities. When he has the ball down low, this big fella if frequently doubled by opponents. His ability to pass out of those double teams is impressive. Robbins has also flashed the ability to operate out of the high post as a scoring threat and distributor. At the defensive end of the court, Robbins is highly effective rebounder.