College Career
Vaden began his career at Indiana University, where he started every game in his first two years. In his freshman season, he led the Hoosiers in minutes played (980), free throw percentage (.803) and steals per game (1.55 - fifth in the Big Ten). He was the team's third leading scorer (10.5) and rebounder (4.3).
In his sophomore campaign, Vaden emerged as one of the top players in the Big Ten. He finished second on the team in scoring (13.5) and rebounding (5.5), while leading the squad in assists (109) and steals (38). The season featured many memorable moments for Vaden, as he had a streak of 12 consecutive three-pointers over a three game stretch - only three short of the NCAA record. He also set the IU record for three-point percentage in a game, hitting 6-6 in a 12/31/05 game against Ball State. Another high point came in the 2006 NCAA Tournament, where Vaden hit the game-winning three-pointer to lift the Hoosiers over San Diego State in the first round.
At the end of the 2005-06 season, Indiana coach Mike Davis was fired after failing to live up to the high Hoosier expectations, and later accepted the head coaching post at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Vaden had grown close to his coach when Davis had supported him through his father's death after his freshman year at Indiana and chose to transfer to UAB to continue playing for him.
After sitting out the 2006-07 season due to NCAA transfer policy, Robert Vaden had a breakout junior year, logging one of the best seasons ever for a UAB player. He averaged 21.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game on the way to first team all-conference honors and being named the Conference USA Newcomer of the year. He set school records for points in a season (695), three pointers made (142) and three pointers attempted (355). His 142 three pointers made were also a conference record and placed him second in the nation in this category. He also holds the UAB career record for scoring average (minimum 25 games) entering his senior year. On February 27, 2008 Vaden hit for 41 points, his career high, in a game against UTEP.
Vaden finished his college career with 2,010 points, and hit 379 three-pointers in his career - good for #10 in NCAA history. He owns the UAB single-season records for points, three pointers made and attempted and is the school single game record holder in points (41 - tied with Andy Kennedy), three point field goals (9), and free throw percentage (11-11, tied with two others).
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