Butler Guard, Former Lawrence North Star Out for Season with Injury

Azavier Robinson, a freshman at Butler, will miss the rest of the season due to a left wrist injury requiring surgery.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 6:47pm

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Former Lawrence North star and Butler freshman guard Azavier Robinson has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a left wrist injury that requires surgery. Robinson averaged 6.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this season in 22 games, making 15 starts after Jalen Jackson's injury. Robinson is the all-time points leader at Lawrence North, passing Greg Oden in his senior season last year.

Why it matters

This is a significant loss for the Butler Bulldogs, who have already lost four straight games and are set to face No. 6 UConn on Wednesday. Robinson was a key contributor as a freshman, stepping up after an injury to a teammate, and his absence will be felt as Butler tries to turn around its season.

The details

Robinson suffered a left wrist injury that will require surgery, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2026 season. He had been averaging 6.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game in 22 appearances, including 15 starts, after joining the starting lineup following an injury to teammate Jalen Jackson.

  • Azavier Robinson was ruled out for the season on February 10, 2026.
  • Butler hosts No. 6 UConn on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Azavier Robinson

A freshman guard at Butler University and the all-time points leader at Lawrence North High School, where he passed Greg Oden's scoring record in his senior season.

Jalen Jackson

A Butler player who suffered an injury, leading to Azavier Robinson joining the starting lineup.

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