He competed with the Saint John Mill Rats of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL), playing for the team in multiple seasons.
[2] Throughout his final season at Capistrano Valley, Oregon State was the sole NCAA Division I program that pursued him.
Following graduation from high school, Curtis made the decision to play prep basketball before joining a college team.
[5] After the conclusion of the 2009–10 season, he was recruited by the NCAA Division II team at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Entering the next season, Curtis joined Wayland Baptist of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
He was promptly traded to the Saint John Mill Rats for Mike Helms, the team's fifth overall draft pick, and rights to Isaac Kuon.
[9] Mill Rats' general manager Ian McCarthy praised Curtis, "Rob is a young player with tremendous upside.
He signed with the North County Cobras of the LaBelle Community Football League (LCFL) as a wide receiver and tight end.