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Rob Pannell (born December 11, 1989) is an American professional lacrosse player who plays for the Carolina Chaos of the Premier Lacrosse League.

Key Information

He played college lacrosse at Cornell University.[1] He is one of the top leading scorers in men's Division I lacrosse history. He currently holds the Cornell career points[2] record and assists[3] record. He was the Ivy League's first ever three-time Player of the Year award winner. He was voted the NCAA's Outstanding Player of the Year in Men's Lacrosse in both 2011 and 2013 when he was awarded the Lt. Raymond Enners Award by the USILA. In 2013, he also won the 2013 Tewaaraton Trophy as the most outstanding American college lacrosse player.

Rob Pannell won the MLL championship in 2015 and won the MLL MVP in 2018. He has consistently been a PLL All-Star since 2021. He was a member of the Men's Team USA lacrosse team thrice consecutively in 2014, 2018 and 2023, named to the All-World team in 2014 and 2018.

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest attackmen of all time.[4][5][6] His signature move is the question mark dodge.[7][8][9]

High school

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Pannell attended Smithtown High School in Smithtown, NY on Long Island. He played on the varsity lacrosse team for three years and led Long Island in scoring his senior year with a school record 130 points. Pannell was named offensive MVP of the team that season and earned a place on Newsday's All-Long Island second team. After the season, he was named to the 2007 high school All-American team. He also played football, basketball, and golf, earning Academic All-Division honors for football in his senior year.[10]

After graduating, he attended Deerfield Academy for a post-graduate year, and played basketball and lacrosse. He set a Deerfield lacrosse record for points in a single season with 99. Additionally, he earned the Stewart Lindsay Jr. Award for the Outstanding Attackman in Division I high school lacrosse.[10]

College career

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Freshman year (2009)

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Pannell was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year and set the Cornell rookie record for points in a season, finishing with a team-high 67 points.[1][10] This made him the fifth highest scoring player and the highest scoring freshman of the year. He earned third-team All-American honors after his first college season and was named first-team All-Ivy League. Cornell made it to the finals of the 2009 NCAA championship, but lost to Syracuse 10–9. Pannell led the team in postseason scoring with 16 points over four games, including a six-point effort against the University of Virginia in the semifinals.

Sophomore year (2010)

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Pannell was a first-team All-American, a first-team All-Ivy League selection, the Ivy League Player of the Year and the USILA's Jack Turnbull Award winner as the Outstanding Attackman in Division I. His 80 points made him the third highest scorer in the league, behind only Ned Crotty and Max Quinzani of Duke. In just 25 games he tallied 100 points, the fastest Cornell player to do so since Tim Goldstein in 1987.[1] Cornell made it to the final four of the NCAA tournament before losing to Notre Dame 12–7.

Junior year (2011)

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Pannell was a first-team All-American, a first-team All-Ivy League selection, the Ivy League Player of the Year and the USILA's Jack Turnbull Award winner as the Outstanding Attackman in Division I - all repeat awards/recognitions from the previous year. His 89 points in 2011 led all players in the league, but Cornell only made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament before losing to Virginia 13–9.

Pannell was voted the National Player of the Year by the coaches of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association and presented with the Lt. Raymond Enners Award as the NCAA's Most Outstanding Player in men's college lacrosse.[1]

He was nominated for a 2011 ESPY for Best Male College Athlete.[11] He was one of five finalists in the category for 2011 and the only lacrosse player ever to be nominated.[12] BYU basketball player Jimmer Fredette won the award that year.

Senior year (2012)

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Before the start of his senior season at Cornell, the New York Lizards selected Pannell with the first overall pick in the 2012 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft.

Pannell scored 16 points in the first two games of his senior season, but he broke his left foot in the second game against Army.[13] Pannell attempted to rehabilitate his foot in time for the NCAA tournament, but he re-injured the foot in the month before the tournament.[13] Cornell did not make the NCAA tournament in 2012.

Pannell applied to the Ivy League for a fifth year of eligibility as he did not graduate after the spring semester in 2013 due to taking an incomplete credit in one of his classes.[13] The Ivy League does not grant medical redshirt years.

Fifth year (2013)

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Pannell returned to Cornell University for the spring semester in 2013 and was eligible to participate in the 2013 lacrosse season. He led Cornell in scoring for the fourth time in five years and finished second in the NCAA with 102 points. Cornell made it to the semifinals of the 2013 NCAA championship, losing to the eventual champions Duke University 16–14. Pannell set the record of 354 all-time career NCAA points in the game, passing Matt Danowski.[14][15] The record stood until 2015 when it was broken by Albany attackman Lyle Thompson, who finished his senior year with 400 career points.[16]

Pannell again was voted the National Player of the Year by the coaches of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association and received his second Lt. Raymond Enners Award as the NCAA's Most Outstanding Player in men's college lacrosse.[1] He was the Ivy League's first ever three-time Player of the Year award winner.[17] After the end of the season he was named one of the five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award, which is annually presented to the most outstanding American college lacrosse player.[18][19] Pannell was also a finalist in 2011, but lost to Steele Stanwick.[20][21] In May 2013, he received the Tewaaraton trophy. The award was founded by The University Club of Washington, DC and is presented every year by The Tewaaraton Foundation.

Professional career

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2012

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Number one draft choice in the 2012 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft. He was selected by the New York Lizards.

2013

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During rookie season, Pannell recorded 42 points (25 goals and 17 assists) in 10 games. He ranked second in overall points, second in goals, and fourth in assists in the league among rookies. He was selected to his first MLL All-Star game in 2013 and was named the 2013 Cascade Lacrosse Rookie of the Year.

2014

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During his second year with the New York Lizards, Pannell was selected to his second All Star game appearance as named an MLL All-Pro. He led the Lizards in points with 33 goals and 23 assists. Pannell led the Lizards to a playoff appearance, losing to Denver in the semi-finals.

2015

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Pannell's third year in the league included his third consecutive All-Star selection and he was named MLL All-Pro for the second year. Pannell led the league in scoring with 68 points, 38 goals and 30 assists, only the third player in MLL history to have at least 30 goals and 30 assists in a season. Pannell led the Lizards offensive attack all the way to the MLL Championship game. He scored four goals and one assist in that game with the Lizards defeating the Rochester Rattlers for the 2015 MLL Championship.

Pannell was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame on Long Island, New York, in the Lacrosse Category with the Class of 2015.

2016

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Pannell was named the Warrior Offensive Player of the Year. He broke the single season points record with 74 points on the way to his second consecutive scoring title. Pannell led the league in points with 42 goals and 32 assists, becoming the second player in MLL history to record at least 30 goals and 30 assists in two or more seasons. The other player was Casey Powell. Pannell is the first player to score 40+ goals and have 30+ assists in a single season. He recorded a career high eight goals and nine points versus the Charlotte Hounds. He quarterbacked the New York Lizards to the #1 offense in the country and the team's third straight playoff appearance. Pannell was named to his fourth consecutive All-Star team and third consecutive MLL All-Pro team.

2017

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Pannell played in 11 games with the New York Lizards. He was named an MLL All Star, finishing the season with 49 points, 23 goals and 26 assists. Pannell missed three games due to a thumb injury that required surgery midway through the season.

2018

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Pannell played in 13 games with the New York Lizards, breaking his own single season scoring record with 78 points on 43 goals and 35 assists. His previous single season scoring record was 74 points. Pannell was named Coca-Cola MVP, Warrior Offensive MVP and an MLL-All Star for the sixth time.

2019

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Pannell returned for his seventh season with the New York Lizards. This was the final year of a three-year deal that he signed with the team during April 2017.

2020

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On March 9, 2020, Pannell announced that he would join the Premier Lacrosse League.[22] A week later, he was selected with the third pick in the PLL Entry Draft by Atlas.[23] During a shortened season due to COVID-19 limitations, Pannell scored 15 points on 6 goals and 9 assists.

2021

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Prior to the start of the 2021 season, Pannell was traded to the Redwoods Lacrosse Club. In his first season with the Redwoods, Pannell played in 9 games, with 29 points, 13 goals, and 16 assists.[24] Pannell was selected to the 2021 PLL all-star team.[25]

2022

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In his second season with the Redwoods Lacrosse Club, Pannell was a team leader, tallying 16 goals and 22 assists in 10 games.[24] Pannell was again selected as a PLL all-star.

2023

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A model of consistency, Pannell added 15 goals and 19 assists in 10 games on the season.[24] He led the Redwoods to a 6–4 record in the regular season, qualifying for the playoffs and winning their first game, before ultimately losing to the future champion Archers Lacrosse Club (14–6) in the semifinals.

2024

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In the 2024 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) season, Rob Pannell continued to demonstrate his prowess as a dynamic attackman for the California Redwoods. Over the course of 10 games, Pannell amassed 30 points, evenly split between 15 goals and 15 assists,[24] showcasing his balanced offensive capabilities.

Despite his efforts, the Redwoods fell short of a playoff birth for the second time in four years. Pannell entered free agency at the season's end, eventually singing with the Maryland Whipsnakes.[26]

International career

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Pannell was a member of 2014 Team USA that won silver at the World Championships in Denver. Pannell was named the World's Most Outstanding Attackman and he was named to the All-World team. Pannell led the World Championships in scoring with 17 goals and 15 assists for a total of 32 points. His total points are second all-time in the Team USA scoring books for points in a tournament, tying him with Mikey Powell and nine points behind Mark Millon's record of 42 points. Pannell also had seven goals in USA's game against the Iroquois, good for second all-time for most goals scored in a game by a member of Team USA.

During January 2018, Pannell officially was named to the USA Men's Lacrosse team that competed at the World Games in Israel during July. At the games, Pannell helped Team USA bring home the gold medal, assisting Tom Schreiber for the game-winning goal in a 9–8 victory over Canada with less than one second remaining in the game. Pannell tallied 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points during the games and was named to the All-World Team for the second time.

Personal

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During 2016, Pannell signed a five-year deal with New Balance/Warrior to be the lacrosse player image associated with its new Warp stick technology. He also is sponsored by Roar Beverage Co. and One Brands.

During 2018, Pannell formed the Attack Academy (theattackacademy.com) that focuses on offensive skill development for youth players through camps, clinics and small group training sessions across the country.

As of May 2019, Pannell also began a career as an insurance broker for the Whitmore Agency in Garden City, New York.

Pannell is the middle child of Susan and Bob Pannell. He has an older sister, Genevieve, and a younger brother, James, who plays for the Atlas Lacrosse Club in the PLL.

Pannell's father, Robert, played baseball and football at Brown. His uncle, Jim Metzger, is a former Half Hollow Hills High School and Hofstra University All-American lacrosse player for whom the Men's and Women's Lacrosse offices at Hofstra are named.[1][27]

Statistics

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Cornell GP G A Pts PPG
2009 17 25 42 67 3.9
2010 18 29 51 80 4.4
2011 17 42 47 89 5.2
2012 2 7 9 16 8.0
2013 18 47 55 102 (a) 5.7
Totals 72 150 204 (b) 354 (c) 4.7
(a) 13th in NCAA Division I single season points
(b) 5th in career assists
(c) 7th in career points
MLL GP G A Pts PPG
2013 10 25 17 42 4.2
2014 13 33 23 56 4.3
2015 14 38 30 68 4.9
2016 14 42 32 74 5.3
2017 11 23 26 49 4.5
2018 13 43 35 78 (d) 6.0
Totals 75 204 163 367 4.9

PLL

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Season Team Regular season Playoffs
GP G 2PG A Pts Sh GB Pen PIM FOW FOA GP G 2PG A Pts Sh GB Pen PIM FOW FOA
2020 Atlas 5 6 0 9 15 34 14 0 0 0 0 –––––––––––
2021 Redwoods 9 13 0 16 29 68 16 3 1.5 0 0 1 2 0 2 4 5 2 0 0 0 0
2022 Redwoods 10 16 0 22 38 49 12 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 6 1 0 0 0 0
2023 Redwoods 10 15 0 19 34 68 24 2 1 0 0 2 2 1 3 6 15 3 0 0 0 0
2024 California Redwoods 10 15 0 15 30 74 21 2 1 0 0 –––––––––––
2025 Maryland Whipsnakes 8 7 0 13 20 42 10 1 0.5 0 0 1 2 0 2 4 4 1 0 0 0 0
52 72 0 94 166 335 97 8 4 0 0 5 9 1 7 17 26 7 0 0 0 0
Career total: 57 81 1 101 183 361 104 8 4 0 0

GP–Games played; G–Goals; 2PG–2-point goals; A–Assists; Pts–Points; Sh–Shots; GB–Ground balls; Pen–Penalties; PIM–Penalty minutes; FOW–Faceoffs won; FOA–Faceoffs attempted

International GP G A Pts PPG
2014 7 17 15 32 4.57
2018 7 10 11 21 3.0

(d) 1st in MLL single season points

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Rob Pannell (born December 11, 1989) is an American professional lacrosse player renowned for his exceptional scoring ability and leadership on the field. A native of Smithtown, New York, Pannell attended Smithtown High School West and later Deerfield Academy for a postgraduate year before starring at Cornell University, where he earned First Team All-America and All-Ivy honors, was nominated for the 2011 ESPY Award for best collegiate athlete, and won the 2013 Tewaaraton Award as the nation's top player after leading the Big Red to an Ivy League championship and the NCAA Final Four despite overcoming a severe foot injury earlier in his career. In his professional career, Pannell has been a dominant force in Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and its successor, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), where he was selected third overall in the 2020 PLL Entry Draft and has since played for teams including the New York Lizards, Atlas LC, Redwoods Lacrosse Club, and Maryland Whipsnakes through the 2026 season. He has amassed 635 career professional points, ranking third all-time (as of 2025), and earned numerous accolades, including 11 All-Star selections (2013–2019, 2021–2024), two Offensive Player of the Year awards (2016, 2018), the 2018 MVP, the 2013 Rookie of the Year, a 2015 championship, and All-Pro honors in 2021 and 2022. On the international stage, Pannell has represented the Men's National Team in the World Lacrosse Championships in 2014, 2018, and 2023, serving as a tri-captain in the latter and earning All-World honors in 2014 and 2018 while contributing to a win in 2018 with 68 career tournament points, the all-time U.S. leader.

Early life and education

Early life and family

Rob Pannell was born on December 11, 1989, in Smithtown, New York. He is the middle child of Susan and Bob Pannell, with an older sister named Genevieve and a younger brother, James Pannell, who also pursued a professional lacrosse career and last played for the Atlas Lacrosse Club in the Premier Lacrosse League in 2019. Pannell's father, Bob, played baseball and football at Brown University, while his uncle, Jim Metzger, is a prominent figure in Long Island lacrosse as a former All-American attackman at Hofstra University in 1980 and a longtime mentor in the sport. Growing up in Smithtown, Pannell developed an interest in multiple sports, including , , and , before committing to as his primary focus ahead of high school. Pannell encountered early setbacks in lacrosse, notably being cut from the varsity team at his hometown Smithtown High School West during , which marked him as a in the sport.

High school career

Rob Pannell attended Smithtown High School West in , where he played on the varsity team for three years. As a , he entered his junior year as a smaller-than-average 15-year-old, initially attracting limited recruiting attention and few scholarship offers from colleges. Between his junior year and senior year, however, Pannell experienced significant physical growth, gaining over three inches in height and 15 pounds in weight, which enhanced his on-field presence and improved his recruitment prospects. In his senior year of 2007, Pannell delivered a standout performance, setting a school record with 130 points (49 goals and 81 assists) while leading in scoring. His exceptional play earned him three-time All-Long Island honors across his varsity career and selection to the 2007 high school All-American team as a senior captain. These achievements highlighted his rapid development and skill as an attackman. Following his senior year, Pannell took a postgraduate year at in to further his development and academics. During this time, he set the school's single-season points record with 99 points (44 goals and 55 assists), solidifying his reputation as one of the top prep school players in the country. This post-grad experience proved pivotal in securing his commitment to .

College career

Rob Pannell enrolled at in 2009, where he played men's for the Big Red from 2009 to 2013 as an attackman, majoring in an unspecified field. Over his five-year career, he appeared in 72 games, accumulating 150 goals, 204 assists, and 354 points, which established him as the all-time leader in points at the time of his graduation. His assist total set Cornell and records, while his points mark remains the school standard. Pannell's collegiate dominance earned him numerous accolades, including the Tewaaraton Trophy as the nation's top player in 2013, two Lt. Raymond Enners Awards as NCAA Outstanding Player of the Year in 2011 and 2013, the Jack Turnbull Award as Player of the Year in 2010, and unanimous Player of the Year selections in 2010 and 2011. He was also named Rookie of the Year in 2009 and became a four-time All-American, with first-team honors in his final three seasons. Additionally, he was nominated for a 2011 ESPY as best male college athlete. As a in 2009, Pannell exploded for 67 points, earning Rookie of the Year honors and helping Cornell reach the NCAA championship game. His sophomore year in 2010 produced 80 points, securing the Turnbull Award and leading the Big Red to another NCAA Tournament berth. In 2011 as a junior, he set a personal best with 89 points, capturing the Enners Award and guiding Cornell to the NCAA quarterfinals. However, his 2012 senior season was cut short after just two games due to a broken fifth metatarsal in his left foot, limiting him to 16 points but granting him a medical redshirt for a fifth year of eligibility. Returning in 2013, Pannell posted a career-high 102 points, breaking the NCAA points record during Cornell's run to the NCAA semifinals. Throughout his tenure, Pannell led Cornell to four NCAA Tournament appearances (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013), though the team fell short of a national title.

Professional career

Major League Lacrosse era (2012–2019)

Rob Pannell entered professional lacrosse as the first overall pick in the 2012 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Collegiate Draft, selected by the . His selection was bolstered by his status as a three-time All-American and the 2011 national player of the year. In 2013, Pannell balanced his rookie MLL season with a of college eligibility at , appearing in 10 games for the Lizards while contributing to the team's semifinal appearance. That year, he earned the Cascade Rookie of the Year award after tallying 25 goals and 17 assists for 42 points, ranking second in league scoring among rookies. Over his MLL tenure with the Lizards from 2012 to 2019, Pannell played in 75 regular-season games, amassing 204 goals, 163 assists, and 367 points, establishing himself as one of the league's premier offensive talents. His consistent production included leading the league in points multiple times, with standout seasons in (74 points on 42 goals and 32 assists) and 2015 (68 points on 38 goals and 30 assists), the latter contributing to the ' MLL Championship win. For his 2016 performance, he was named the MLL Offensive Player of the Year, the first player to receive the honor. Pannell's pinnacle came in 2018, when he set the single-season MLL points record with 78 (43 goals and 35 assists) over 13 games, surpassing his own previous mark. This dominant campaign earned him MLL MVP honors, a second Offensive Player of the Year award, and his sixth selection. Throughout his MLL career, he was a seven-time (2013–2019) and four-time , underscoring his sustained excellence and impact on the Lizards' offense.

Premier Lacrosse League era (2020–2025)

Pannell joined the inaugural season in 2020, selected third overall by Atlas LC in the PLL Entry Draft. Operating primarily from behind the goal as an attackman, he recorded 6 goals and 9 assists for 15 points across 5 games, contributing to Atlas's playoff appearance in the league's shortened COVID-19-affected schedule. The PLL's innovative format, featuring traveling weekend tournaments at neutral sites rather than the Major League Lacrosse's traditional city-based weekly games, marked a significant shift in professional lacrosse structure. Prior to the 2021 season, Atlas traded Pannell to the Redwoods LC in exchange for the third overall pick in the 2021 Entry Draft and a second-round selection in the 2022 College Draft. With the Redwoods from 2021 to 2024, Pannell established himself as a key offensive , earning four consecutive PLL selections (2021–2024). He was also named to the Second-Team in 2021 after tallying 13 goals and 16 assists for 29 points in 9 regular-season games, and to the First-Team in 2022 with 16 goals and 22 assists for 38 points in 10 games. In 2023, he added 15 goals and 19 assists for 34 points in 10 games, entering the season with 541 career professional points, ranking fourth all-time in pro history. His 2024 campaign with the Redwoods yielded 15 goals and 15 assists for 30 points in 10 games, capping a tenure that saw him accumulate 59 goals and 72 assists for 131 points over 39 regular-season appearances. Pannell's prior championship experience from 2015 influenced his sustained productivity in the PLL's high-stakes tournament environment. Ahead of the 2025 season, Pannell signed a two-year contract with the , seeking a second professional title after four playoff appearances with the Redwoods. In 8 games with , he contributed 7 goals and 13 assists for 20 points, continuing his role as a veteran playmaker. Over his PLL career through 2025, Pannell has been a two-time and four-time , underscoring his enduring impact in the league's dynamic, tour-based model.

International career

2014 World Championship

Following his standout rookie season in with the , where he earned the 2013 Cascade Rookie of the Year award after tallying 42 points, Rob Pannell was selected to the U.S. Men's National Team's final 23-man roster for the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championship. The event, hosted in , from July 10 to 19, represented Pannell's debut on the international stage as a rising professional attackman poised to drive the team's offensive efforts in competitive matches. Pannell emerged as a key offensive contributor for the U.S., leveraging his speed and playmaking to create scoring opportunities against top global competition. He led the American squad with 32 points on 17 goals and 15 assists across 10 games, ranking among the tournament's top performers and securing All-World Team selection. His assists per game average of 2.14 placed second overall in the competition, highlighting his ability to facilitate high-stakes plays. The U.S. team advanced to the final but fell to 8-5, earning the in a tightly contested championship match before 11,861 fans. In the gold-medal game, Pannell added 1 goal and 3 assists, underscoring his impact despite the defeat. For his tournament dominance, he was honored as the FIL Most Outstanding Attackman.

2018 World Championship

Following his standout 2017 Major League Lacrosse season, where he ranked among the league's top performers, Rob Pannell was selected to rejoin the U.S. Men's National Team for the 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championship, marking his return to international competition after a four-year absence. As a veteran entering the tournament in , , Pannell brought extensive experience, having already earned All-World honors in 2014 and established himself as an eight-time professional All-Star by that point. His selection underscored his evolution into a key leader on the offensive end, building on his prior All-World performance to help elevate the team toward redemption after the 2014 silver medal. Pannell played a pivotal role in the U.S. team's victory, finishing second on the squad in scoring with 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) over seven games, while tying for the team lead with 11 assists. His playmaking ability controlled the tempo of the U.S. offense, contributing to decisive wins throughout the tournament, including a 12-6 semifinal victory over . In the championship final against on July 22, 2018, the U.S. secured the 9-8 win with a goal in the final second, clinching their 10th world title and avenging the 2014 loss. Pannell's leadership and performance earned him All-World Team honors for the second time in his international career, solidifying his status as one of the premier attackmen on the global stage. His contributions were instrumental in the U.S. dominance, averaging three points per game and demonstrating veteran poise in high-stakes matchups.

2023 World Championship

Pannell's third appearance with the U.S. National Team came at the 2023 FIL World Lacrosse Men's Championship in San Diego, California, where he served as a veteran contributor and tri-captain alongside Jesse Bernhardt and Michael Ehrhardt in what would be his final international outing as of 2025. Following his transition to the Premier Lacrosse League era, Pannell maintained his elite status into the later stages of his career, drawing on experience from prior tournaments to support the squad's offensive efforts. During the quarterfinal match against Israel, which the U.S. won 19-3, Pannell achieved a historic milestone by becoming the all-time leading scorer in U.S. Men's National Team history, surpassing Mark Millon's previous record of 67 points with two goals and an assist in that game. This accomplishment underscored his enduring impact on the international stage, building on his contributions to the team's gold medal win in 2018. The U.S. team advanced through the semifinals and ultimately secured the gold medal with a 10-7 victory over Canada in the final, marking their second consecutive championship. Pannell added two assists in the championship game, further exemplifying his role as a key playmaker for the victorious squad.

Personal life and legacy

Personal life

Rob Pannell, raised in , alongside his siblings, has maintained strong ties to his roots throughout his adult life. Following his time at , he established his residence in the New York area, and as of 2025, he continues to live on . Pannell's family includes his younger brother, James Pannell, who followed a similar path in , playing collegiately at the and professionally in and the , including with the Atlas Lacrosse Club. Pannell married Maggie Bill on July 19, 2025. As of November 2025, the couple has no children. Outside of his lacrosse commitments, Pannell works in the insurance industry, holding a business development role with , a prominent insurance brokerage firm based in the New York region. He has also engaged in community efforts by participating in youth clinics, such as those organized with Evolution Lacrosse Academy to promote the sport among young players.

Coaching and business ventures

In 2017, Rob Pannell founded the Attack Academy, initially as an app called PlayerStudio, to provide year-round training resources for young players lacking access to coaching. The program evolved into a comprehensive digital platform under Players Academy, offering over 200 hours of instructional content, including drills, conditioning, , and mental preparation, created in collaboration with top professionals such as and Grant Ament. Focused on offensive skill development, it targets players aged 10-18 through video demos, rep-based workouts, and full-speed demonstrations, aiming to bridge the gap between and levels of the sport. Pannell has actively contributed to coaching through in-person clinics and camps, leveraging his expertise as a two-time MLL MVP and winner to mentor aspiring attackmen. He co-leads summer day camps at Players Academy facilities, where participants receive hands-on instruction from pro coaches on game fundamentals and advanced techniques. Additionally, Pannell has served as a guest instructor at various youth programs, including clinics hosted by Evolution Lacrosse Academy in 2017 and headliner sessions at Dynamic Lacrosse Training, emphasizing dodge moves, shooting accuracy, and positional play. In 2020, he developed a six-module online course via Inside Lacrosse, covering topics like beating defenders from X and operating at the crease, which has been used by thousands of players for remote skill-building. Beyond training initiatives, Pannell has engaged in lacrosse-related business ventures and endorsements that promote the sport's growth. He signed an exclusive endorsement deal with Hangobi in 2022, a functional recovery beverage brand, to support athlete wellness and recovery in professional and youth contexts. Earlier partnerships include equipment deals with Wreckless Lacrosse, Brine, and StringKing, as well as a notable 2013 agreement with Wheaties, which highlighted his role in elevating lacrosse's visibility through mainstream media. These efforts, combined with his content creation on platforms like YouTube—where he shares training tips and behind-the-scenes insights—have helped expand lacrosse's reach, particularly among Long Island youth, fostering the next generation of players in his hometown region.

Awards and honors

During his college career at , Rob Pannell amassed numerous accolades, establishing himself as one of the premier players in men's . He won the Tewaaraton Trophy in 2013, recognizing him as the nation's top player. Pannell was named the USILA Player of the Year in both 2011 and 2013, earning the Lt. Raymond Enners Award as the NCAA's most outstanding player. Additionally, he received the USILA Attackman of the Year award in 2010 and 2011, and was selected as the Player of the Year three times (2010, 2011, and 2013). In 2011, he was nominated for an ESPY Award in the Best Male College Athlete category. In (MLL), Pannell continued his dominance, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2013. He was named Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2018, and claimed the league MVP award in 2018. Pannell was selected to seven MLL teams (2013–2019) and earned four All-Pro selections (2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018). He contributed to the ' championship victory in 2015. Transitioning to the (PLL) in 2020, Pannell maintained his elite status, earning four consecutive selections from 2021 to 2024 and two All-Pro honors. Overall, he has been named a professional eleven times across MLL and PLL, and ranks fourth all-time in professional points. On the international stage, Pannell represented Team USA at the FIL World Lacrosse Championships, earning All-World honors in both and 2018. In , he was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Attackman, leading the event with 32 points en route to a silver medal; the team won gold in 2018.

Career statistics

College statistics

Rob Pannell played at from 2009 to 2013, appearing in 72 games and establishing himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history. His career totals include 150 goals, 204 assists, and 354 points, with the points total setting the record at the time of his graduation. The following table summarizes Pannell's annual performance at Cornell:
YearGames PlayedGoalsAssistsPoints
200917254267
201018295180
201117424789
201227916
2013184755102
Career72150204354
Pannell's scoring was remarkably consistent, as he recorded at least one point in every game of his . His 2012 totals were curtailed by a season-ending foot injury after just two games.

Professional statistics

Rob Pannell's professional career in (MLL) spanned from 2013 to 2019 primarily with the and Ohio Machine, during which he played 91 games, scoring 237 goals and recording 192 assists for 429 points, including a league-record 78 points (43 goals, 35 assists) in 2018 that earned him MVP honors. His earlier MLL totals through 2018 stood at 75 games, 204 goals, 163 assists, and 367 points, establishing him as one of the league's premier scorers before the 2019 season added 16 games, 33 goals, 29 assists, and 62 points. Transitioning to the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) in 2020, Pannell initially joined Atlas LC before moving to the Redwoods LC (later California Redwoods) for 2021–2024 and signing with the Maryland Whipsnakes for 2025, where team changes influenced his role from primary playmaker to consistent offensive leader. In 57 PLL games through 2024 across these teams, he amassed 81 goals and 101 assists for 182 points, highlighted by his All-Star selections in every season since 2021. In the 2025 season with the Whipsnakes, he contributed 20 points (7 goals, 13 assists) over 8 regular season games as of November 2025. Overall, Pannell's combined professional totals entering the 2023 season exceeded 541 points, placing him fourth all-time in pro field lacrosse history behind legends like Paul Rabil and John Grant Jr. His career underscores a blend of goal-scoring prowess and elite playmaking, with over 600 points achieved by mid-2024 and approximately 633 points as of late 2025.
LeagueYearsGamesGoalsAssistsPoints
MLL2013–201991237192429
PLL2020–20245781101182
PLL2025871320

International statistics

Rob Pannell has been a key contributor to the men's national team across three Championships (2014, 2018, and 2023), where he amassed 34 goals, 34 assists, and 68 points in total, establishing him as the all-time leading scorer in U.S. men's international history, surpassing Mark Millon's previous record of 67 points. His international performances highlight his role as an elite attackman, with a focus on playmaking and finishing, earning him All-World honors in 2014 and 2018. Pannell's debut in 2014 featured a tournament-leading 32 points (17 goals, 15 assists), the second-highest single-tournament total in U.S. history behind only Millon's 41 points in 1994; this included a single-game high of 7 goals and 1 assist for 8 points against the Nationals in the quarterfinals. In 2018, he added 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points, leading the U.S. team in assists and contributing to the gold medal win. His 2023 campaign included 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points, with 8 assists for the U.S., capped by 2 assists in the gold medal final against ; this effort helped secure back-to-back championships and solidified his legacy.
YearTournamentGoalsAssistsPoints
2014World Lacrosse Championship171532
2018World Lacrosse Championship101121
2023World Lacrosse Championship7815
CareerWorld Championships343468

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