Although his teams were outmatched by opponents , Robinson was respected as a coach who made his players work really hard . He received the respect of , among others , Langston University basketball player Marques Haynes , a future member of the Harlem Globetrotters . Although his teams were outmatched by opponents , Robinson was respected as a disciplinarian coach , and drew the admiration of , among others , Langston University basketball player Marques Haynes , a future member of the Harlem Globetrotters .