Frederick Robert Robey (born January 30, 1956) is an American former college and professional basketball player.

At 6'11", he played the center position for the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, and the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Robey remembered "I lived in Coral Gables and Jacksonville, Florida until I was about five, then in Memphis (Tennessee) until I was 8 1/2, in Alaska until I was 11 and in New Orleans ever since".

[2] Robey started playing basketball in the naval station's gymnasium every day, competing with much older sailors and marines.

[1] Beginning to play as a high school junior, Robey quickly became the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.

"[5] As a high school senior, Robey led the Brother Martin Crusaders to win the Louisiana Class AAAA basketball state championship 67–56 over district rival Holy Cross.

[2] Robey was voted Most Valuable Player in Louisiana for scoring 51 points and 38 rebounds during the tournament by the reporters and broadcasters who covered the games.

[7][8] Robey was named the Top Twenty tournament's "Outstanding Player" by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

[10] Robey was named one of "The Nation's Top 25" high school basketball players by the St. Petersburg Times.

[15] Averaging 19.9 points and 15.9 rebounds per game as a high school senior, it was reported Robey had "college coaches drooling" over the prospect of recruiting him.

The match-up, held in the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland drew a crowd of over 11,000 – an all-star attendance record at that time.

[21] Robey, then ranked fifth in the nation,[22] estimated 210 college basketball programs had approached him to join their teams.

Hall also recruited Jack Givens, James Lee and Mike Phillips to 1974 UK lineup.

While Kentucky's 1978 championship 94–88 win against the Duke Blue Devils is often remembered for Jack Givens' 41-point outburst, Sports Illustrated magazine said Robey "made the most spectacular play of the game.

During the championship game, Robey shot 8 of 11 from the floor, scored 20 points and led the team with 11 Kentucky rebounds.

After being a member of the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns before the 1983–84 season in exchange for Dennis Johnson.