D1 transfer finds home with Lady Coyotes

by Rick Mauch

Jasmyne Robinson used to be a cheerleader. Now, she's the one fans are cheering for.

The freshman basketball player from Arlington Bowie transferred to Weatherford College this season and now leads the Lady Coyotes in multiple statistical categories.

"At first, I was a cheerleader, but I started seeing my dad coach my brother. I asked if he could start coaching me," Robinson said. "I quit cheerleading and started playing basketball."

It was a move that has paid off for herself and the Lady Coyotes. At the time of this article, she led the team in scoring (16.3 per game), assists (6.9 average) and steals (4.0), along with averaging 3.5 rebounds.

She was also ranked fourth in the Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference in scoring, eighth in three-point field goal percentage (34.2), fifth in free throw percentage (81.0) and second in assists and steals.

Since deciding to play basketball, it became the only sport in which Robinson participated. That focus led her to this level, and perhaps beyond.

After graduating from Arlington Bowie in 2018, Robinson joined the University of North Texas program, redshirting her freshman season. Thus, she was able to transfer to WC with freshman eligibility status. However, she said her time at UNT is helping her now. 

"It helped me manage being a student-athlete," she said.

Robinson is a criminal justice major. She said she chose that field because she wants to make a difference. She was also influenced by one of her favorite TV shows.

"I want to help those in need. Also, I watched a lot of 'Criminal Minds,' and I want to assist in solving crimes," she said.

She does want to continue playing after her time at WC, she said.

In the meantime, she and her teammates are enjoying success in what has been a different kind of season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of this article, the Lady Coyotes were 13-7 overall and headed to the NTJCAC Postseason Tournament.

Robinson said the decision to transfer to WC was a simple one, especially after visiting the campus.

"After I entered the transfer portal, my high school coach helped me find schools. When I visited WC, I fell in love with the coaches and my teammates. I felt welcomed, and I just knew this was the place for me."