NH native and NBA player Duncan Robinson hosts basketball event to support mental health awareness

July 19, 2026 - 16:12

Newcastle native and Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson returned to New Hampshire this weekend to host a charity basketball event aimed at supporting mental health awareness. The event, held in honor of his brother Eli, brought together local youth and community members for a day of basketball and conversation about emotional well-being.

Robinson, who grew up in the Seacoast area before playing college ball at Williams College and later the University of Michigan, has been open about the importance of mental health in his own life. The event featured skills clinics, scrimmages, and a panel discussion where participants shared personal stories about coping with stress and anxiety.

The NBA player emphasized that the event was not just about basketball, but about creating a safe space for people to talk openly. He noted that his brother Eli has been a source of strength and inspiration, and that the charity work is a way to give back to the community that supported him growing up.

Local families and young athletes packed the gym, with many saying they appreciated seeing a professional athlete use his platform for such a personal cause. Robinson said he hopes the event becomes an annual tradition, helping to reduce stigma around mental health struggles in the Granite State.