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Best of Sports, Boys Basketball: Tyler Robbins, Upper St. Clair
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Tyler Robbins of Upper St. Clair had a gigantic season, not because he stands 6-10, but rather because the Upper St. Clair junior led the Panthers to the fourth WPIAL championship in program history. USC has won titles in 2024, 2021, 2005 and 1996.
During the Class 6A championship contest played March 2 at the Petersen Events Center, he fired in 22 points, hauled in 12 rebounds and blocked five shots. He was extremely efficient in that 64-41 triumph against Baldwin, connecting on 9 of 11 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Robbins led the Panthers to a 22-6 record that included a quarterfinal appearance in the PIAA tournament. He averaged 13.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.5 blocks a game. He was accurate on 61.5 percent of his field goal attempts.
“Tyler is an unbelievable player,” said USC coach Dan Holzer. “He impacts the game on both ends of the floor. He’s very skilled. He’s a hard worker and he loves the game.”
Robbins inherited his love of sports and passion for the game from his parents.
His father, Tim, excelled in football at Pitt before becoming a physical education teacher and assistant coach at USC.
His mother, Kim Seaver, was a standout performer at Mt. Lebanon and Virginia Tech. She remains the all-time scoring leader in Lebo women’s basketball history with 1,806 career points.
His sister, Kate, was a 1,000-point scorer at USC and a two-time WPIAL finalist. She just completed her freshman season at Marist.
His younger brother, Ryan, was a 6-6 freshman on USC’s varsity this winter. Robbins, along with his brother, however, are the only WPIAL champions among the clan.
“That’s pretty cool,” Robbins said. “It feels great. Awesome. Winning titles, is what you play and live for.”
Robbins is gaining attention from college recruiters. He has added scholarship offers from St. Francis (Pa.) and Loyola (Md.).
Expectations are for an even more impressive senior season in 2025.
“Tyler’s getting better and he’s going to continue to get bigger and stronger,” Holzer said. “I can’t imagine what he’s going to look like next year at this time.”
HONOREES
Shawn Davis, senior, Bethel Park
Jack Dunbar, senior, Peters Township
Derek Errett, senior, Fort Cherry
Lorenzo Gardner, senior, Monessen
Ruben Gordon, senior, Washington
Zion Moore, junior, Belle Vernon
Michael Plasko, senior, South Fayette
Zack Schrockman, senior, Burgettstown
Liam Sheely, sophomore, Mt. Lebanon