Jerzy Robinson

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Jerzy Elaine Robinson (born September 11, 2008) is an American basketball player who attends Sierra Canyon in California. She plays point guard, stands 6'1" tall, and is regarded as one of the top recruits in her class.

Early years and high school
- As a freshman at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Arizona, she averaged 22.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game and helped Desert Vista win the Arizona Open Division championship. She had 21 points and 9 rebounds in the title game and was later named MaxPreps Arizona High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
- In June 2023, she transferred to Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California.
- In January 2024, she signed a NIL deal with Nike.

At Sierra Canyon and development
- During her sophomore year, she became a starter after JuJu Watkins’ departure, averaging 22.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. She earned spots on the Los Angeles Times All-Star team and the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team.
- She played for Overtime Select, a league for top high school players, in August 2024.
- In her junior year, she averaged 27 points and 10.2 rebounds. She later joined the U17 Sports Academy Swish and posted averages of about 24.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

All-time scorer and college commitment
- On January 17, 2026, she scored 33 points in the Hoophall Classic to become Sierra Canyon’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing JuJu Watkins’ 2,322-point record.
- She has committed to play college basketball at the University of South Carolina, announcing the decision on December 23, 2025.

USA basketball and international success
- She represents the United States in girls’ youth competitions.
- At the 2023 FIBA U-16 Americas Championship, she helped the U.S. win gold and earned MVP honors—the youngest player ever to win MVP at age 14.
- She set a USA under-16 single-game rebound record with 21 boards in a game against Colombia.
- She played at the 2024 FIBA U-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup, where the U.S. won gold and she was named tournament MVP, averaging about 20.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, including 25 points and 7 rebounds in the championship game against Canada.
- She was named to the United States U-19 team for the 2025 FIBA Under-19 Women’s World Cup.

Personal background
- Jerzy is of Samoan, European, and African American descent. She is the daughter of Taryn Uperesa and Darnell Robinson; her father played college football at Oregon State. She identifies as Christian.