When as a senior in high school, Jervae Robinson didn't receive any offers to play Division I basketball, he felt betrayed by the sport he loves.

His father introduced him to the game when he was a little kid.

"I felt the love of the sport of basketball from my father, who taught me the fundamentals," he said.

Robinson started at point guard for four years at Overland High School in Denver, leading his team to two consecutive states titles. Despite that, Division I recruiters didn't come calling.

"It was hard for me," Robinson said.  

He decided to go to a junior college to pursue his dream of playing Division I basketball.

Robinson attended Otreo Junior College in La Junta, Colorado. He led his team in scoring with 14 points per game his freshman season and helped them to back-to-back 20-win seasons.

His plan was working. The recruiting process started the summer after his freshman year when his team played in a basketball tournament.

"I went off every game to show my basketball skills," he said.

He wanted to prove that he could play at the Division I level. By the end of the tournament, he had at least five Division I offers. By the end of his sophomore season, he had 10 offers.

Robinson said he chose Washington State University over other Division I programs because everyone who plays in the Pac-12 has NBA potential.

When he arrived in Pullman, he was shocked by the small town and farmland surrounding it.

He said his main goal at Washington State University was to earn a college degree, but he had "a blast" playing basketball. He started 12 games in his junior year but became concerned about his future when Kyle Smith took over the team his senior year. Smith quickly eased his fears and assured him he would see playing time.

Robinson said his favorite moment of his senior year was Klay Thompson's jersey retirement ceremony.

"I will remember that day for the rest of my life," he said, noting how exciting it was to play in a sold-out arena in front of fans "going crazy."

Robinson said he will miss playing at WSU, but he looks forward to pursuing a career in the NBA.