Robbie Hummel

Basketball player and sportscaster

Robbie Hummel - Basketball player and sportscaster
Born

March 8th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Purdue University, where accolades included being named a consensus All-American and earning the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year award in 2010. Concluded a professional playing career in various overseas leagues before transitioning to a career in sports broadcasting. Gained recognition for analysis and commentary in basketball coverage.

Consensus All-American at Purdue University

Big Ten Conference Player of the Year in 2010

Professional playing career in overseas leagues

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