RICHMOND, Va. – VCU Women's Basketball Head Coach Beth O'Boyle has announced the addition of Taya Robinson as the program's Director of Player Culture.
 
Robinson, the program's third all-time leading scorer and one of its most decorated student-athletes, returned to the United States after spending the fall playing professionally in Greece.
 
"We're thrilled to welcome Taya back to Ram Nation. Taya had an outstanding career as a student-athlete here at VCU and her experience will be an invaluable resource to our players," said O'Boyle. "Taya embodies everything it means to be a Ram and to wear the Black and Gold. I have no doubt that she will have an incredibly positive impact on our program in this role."
 
Robinson was a two-time All-Atlantic 10 First Team selection and a four-time All-Defensive Team choice. Robinson led VCU to the 2021 Atlantic 10 Championship, the first in program history, and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. During her five seasons, she helped VCU earn four postseason berths.
 
In 2021-22, Robinson averaged career-high 16.6 points per game along with 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.6 steals. She led the team in both scoring and rebounding during the season and finished her career third all-time at VCU with 1,637 career points.
 
Robinson is also VCU's all-time career leader in games played with 136 and starts with 132. She plans to continue playing basketball professionally following the conclusion of the season.