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Craig Robinson

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Craig Robinson is best known as a former collegiate basketball coach and the brother of former First Lady Michelle Obama. He has built a career at the intersection of athletics administration, leadership development, and organizational advocacy. His work with the National Association of Basketball Coaches focuses on supporting coaches at all levels of the game and advancing the interests of the coaching community. Robinson had a notable coaching career, most prominently as the head men's basketball coach at Oregon State University from 2008 to 2014, and previously at Brown University. His coaching tenure was marked by efforts to build competitive programs and mentor young athletes. After his coaching career, he transitioned into broader sports administration and executive roles. It is important to note that Craig Robinson does not appear to have a significant presence or career history in the advertising technology (AdTech) industry. His background is rooted in athletics, coaching, and sports administration rather than programmatic advertising, digital media, or related technology sectors.

Last updated Jun 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Executive Director or Senior Executive
Company
National Assn. of Basketball Coaches
Based
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Connections
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Bio

Craig Robinson is best known as a former collegiate basketball coach and the brother of former First Lady Michelle Obama. He has built a career at the intersection of athletics administration, leadership development, and organizational advocacy. His work with the National Association of Basketball Coaches focuses on supporting coaches at all levels of the game and advancing the interests of the coaching community. Robinson had a notable coaching career, most prominently as the head men's basketball coach at Oregon State University from 2008 to 2014, and previously at Brown University. His coaching tenure was marked by efforts to build competitive programs and mentor young athletes. After his coaching career, he transitioned into broader sports administration and executive roles. It is important to note that Craig Robinson does not appear to have a significant presence or career history in the advertising technology (AdTech) industry. His background is rooted in athletics, coaching, and sports administration rather than programmatic advertising, digital media, or related technology sectors.

Career

  • Head Men's Basketball Coach

    Oregon State University · 2008-2014

  • Head Men's Basketball Coach

    Brown University · 2006-2008

  • Assistant Basketball Coach

    Various Collegiate Programs · Prior to 2006

Expertise & education

Expertise

Collegiate Athletics AdministrationBasketball CoachingLeadership DevelopmentSports Organization ManagementAthlete MentorshipDiversity and Inclusion in Sports

Education

  • B.A., Princeton University
  • M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Speaking topics

Leadership in AthleticsDiversity and Inclusion in SportsCoaching and Mentorship

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Served as Head Coach at Oregon State University, a Pac-10/Pac-12 program
  • Led Brown University men's basketball program
  • Transitioned from coaching to national sports association leadership with the NABC