Shaun Vandiver
Encyclopedia
Shaun Vandiver is a retired American
college
and professional basketball
player. Born in Chicago
, the Bolingbrook, Illinois
native was selected 25th overall in the 1991 NBA Draft
, from Hutchinson Community College
and the University of Colorado
. A 6'10" (2.08 m) and 240 lb (109 kg) power forward
was also an outstanding basketball player in the European leagues in Italy (for Mangiaebevi Bologna
in 1991–92 and Pfizer Reggio Calabria
in 1994–95) and Spain (Caja Bilbao, in 1995-96).
, then transferred to the University of Colorado. He was the Big Eight Conference
's rookie of the year in 1988, and was a two time First Team All Big 8 selection in 1990 and 1991. In his final season in 1990–91, he led Colorado to a third place finish in the National Invitation Tournament
. Prior to that, Colorado had not been to the NIT semifinals in 22 years. Vandiver was third on the Buffaloes' all-time scoring list until being surpassed in early 2008 by Richard Roby
.
but did not play for them. He wound up playing the next nine years for various teams in Europe.
at Boise State. Prior to that he served as an assistant to Steve McClain (under whom he played at Hutchinson CC) at the University of Wyoming
, a position he held since 2005. He had previously served as a graduate assistant coach with Wyoming in 2002–03, and as a full-time assistant coach at Bowling Green
in 2003–04, and Northern Colorado
in 2004–05.
United States
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college
College basketball
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and professional basketball
Basketball
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player. Born in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, the Bolingbrook, Illinois
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Bolingbrook is a large village in Will and DuPage Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 US Census, the population is 73,366...
native was selected 25th overall in the 1991 NBA Draft
1991 NBA Draft
The 1991 NBA Draft took place on June 26, 1991 in New York City, New York. Dikembe Mutombo is regarded as the best overall pick in this draft, becoming one of the greatest defensive centers in the history of the league. He was a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner and an eight...
, from Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson Community College is a two-year college located in Hutchinson, Kansas. Its mascot is the Blue Dragon. Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mike Zagurski attended the school.-External links:*...
and the University of Colorado
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado...
. A 6'10" (2.08 m) and 240 lb (109 kg) power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
was also an outstanding basketball player in the European leagues in Italy (for Mangiaebevi Bologna
Fortitudo Bologna
Fortitudo Pallacanestro Bologna is an Legadue Basket professional basketball club that is based in Bologna. It's currently sponsored by Conad.-History:...
in 1991–92 and Pfizer Reggio Calabria
Viola Reggio Calabria
Viola Reggio Calabria is the name traditionally given to the main men's professional basketball team from the city Reggio Calabria, Italy. The team colors are black and orange....
in 1994–95) and Spain (Caja Bilbao, in 1995-96).
College career
Vandiver played a season at Hutchinson Community College in KansasKansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
, then transferred to the University of Colorado. He was the Big Eight Conference
Big Eight Conference
The Big Eight Conference, a former NCAA-affiliated Division I-A college athletic association that sponsored football, was formed in January 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association by its charter member schools: the University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University...
's rookie of the year in 1988, and was a two time First Team All Big 8 selection in 1990 and 1991. In his final season in 1990–91, he led Colorado to a third place finish in the National Invitation Tournament
National Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
. Prior to that, Colorado had not been to the NIT semifinals in 22 years. Vandiver was third on the Buffaloes' all-time scoring list until being surpassed in early 2008 by Richard Roby
Richard Roby
Richard Roby is an American professional basketball player for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He attended high school at Lawrence Academy at Groton, Massachusetts. Roby attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and played for the Buffaloes from 2004 to 2008...
.
Professional career
Vandiver was selected 25th overall in the 1991 NBA Draft1991 NBA Draft
The 1991 NBA Draft took place on June 26, 1991 in New York City, New York. Dikembe Mutombo is regarded as the best overall pick in this draft, becoming one of the greatest defensive centers in the history of the league. He was a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner and an eight...
but did not play for them. He wound up playing the next nine years for various teams in Europe.
Coaching career
Is currently the Head Coach at Emporia State University, a Div. II University of the MIAA located in Emporia, Kansas. Beginning in the 2010–11 season, Vandiver served as an assistant to head coach Leon RiceLeon Rice
Leon Rice is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the VFL during the 1970s.A wingman, Rice was a premiership player with Hawthorn in 1971 and was a reserve in their 1976 flag win.-External links:...
at Boise State. Prior to that he served as an assistant to Steve McClain (under whom he played at Hutchinson CC) at the University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet , between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. It is known as UW to people close to the university...
, a position he held since 2005. He had previously served as a graduate assistant coach with Wyoming in 2002–03, and as a full-time assistant coach at Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
in 2003–04, and Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado
-Organization:The University of Northern Colorado offers 100 undergraduate programs and more than 100 graduate programs. The university has a satellite campus in Denver, Colorado...
in 2004–05.
Personal
Vandiver and his wife, the former Danielle Dodgion, have five children; in order of birth: Aubrey, Amber, Garin, Alessandra and Gage.External links
- Player Profile @ Euroleague.net
- "Vandiver back in the Buff fold" by Chris Dempsey (December 16, 2001)