CHICAGO -- UIC has made a sizable addition to its roster in the form of 6-foot-8 forward Clint Robinson (Montego Bay, Jamaica/Charles Herbert Flowers [Md.]/State Fair CC), head coach Steve McClain announced Monday, June 20.

"We're excited that Clint has chosen to be an integral part of what we're building at UIC," said McClain. "He is an experienced player who rebounds well, can block shots and moves well with or without the ball in his hands. He has good length, he is going to provide great depth in the frontcourt and he will be a big boost overall for the whole team."

Prior to his matriculation at UIC, Robinson spent two seasons at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Mo. After a strong freshman year when he averaged close to 14 points and five rebounds per game in only 13 contests, the Jamaican blossomed as a sophomore. During the 2015-16 season, Robinson started all 29 games and averaged 14.6 points per game for the Roadrunners on 53.3 percent from the floor, while leading the squad with 8.0 rebounds per contest. He also paced his team with 2.2 blocks per game. He registered 11 double-doubles in 2015-16, as well. In eight conference games, Robinson rose to the occasion and boosted his averages to 15.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

Robinson, who is eligible immediately for the 2016-17 season, will have two seasons remaining in a UIC uniform. The power forward will don jersey No. 32 for the Flames.

UIC's roster features six returning letterwinners including 2016 All-Horizon League honoree in rising sophomore Dikembe Dixson, and one of the nation's top shot blockers in rising junior Tai Odiase. In addition to the group of veterans, McClain and the coaching staff will welcome seven talented newcomers to the program, including Robinson. As the roster is currently constructed, four of the team's 14 players are originally from outside the United States. In addition to Robinson (Jamaica), there are two Flames from Canada in freshmen Godwin Boahen and Marcus Ottey, and one from Ireland in freshman Jordan Blount.