ROBERT VAIHOLA NEWS

The Gophers landed another player from the transfer portal Wednesday in San Jose State's Robert Vaihola In Robert Vaihola, Gophers coach Niko Medved landed a player who averaged 7.5 points and 7.5 rebounds last season for San Jose State.

APRIL 9 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gophers add first big man via transfer portal: Robert Vaihola from San Jose State California native is the fourth addition for next year’s team.

APRIL 9 • TWINCITIES.COM

Commits to Minnesota Vaihola has committed to Minnesota for the 2025-26 season, according to GopherSports.com.

Impact Vaihola will look to maximize his final year of college eligibility and should see steady minutes in the frontcourt for the Golden Gophers. He was a regular for SJSU in 2024-25, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks across 27.3 minutes per contest in 31 starts.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Vaihola will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.

Impact Usually, NCAA juniors enter its transfer portal with an objective to maximize their senior year's upside. Vaihola is no exception, especially considering he already used his redshirt.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose State, Loyola Chicago play in NIT

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Dent has 25, New Mexico beats San Jose State 63-52 in Mountain West Conference Tournament

Led by Donovan Dent's 25 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the San Jose State Spartans 63-52 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament on Thursday

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

New Mexico Lobos take on the San Jose State Spartans in MWC Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

San Jose State Spartans play in MWC Tournament against the Wyoming Cowboys

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Impressive stat line Vaihola (knee) ended Saturday's 92-68 victory over Fresno State with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals over 28 minutes.

Impact Vaihola returned from a three-game absence Saturday and looked impressive, notching a season-high mark in rebounds and filling the stat sheet admirably. The big man ends the regular season with averages of 7.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in 27 starts.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Uduje, San Jose State Spartans to host Price and the Fresno State Bulldogs

The San Jose State Spartans will take on conference foe Fresno State

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

DNP Tuesday Vaihola (knee) did not play in Tuesday's matchup against UNLV.

Impact Vaihola has missed back-to-back games as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. The junior center will aim to be back for Tuesday's meeting with Colorado St.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Injury revealed, status doubtful Vaihola (knee) is doubtful for San Jose State's game Tuesday against UNLV, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact A knee injury caused Vaihola's recent DNP. Unfortunately for him, he is expected to log another because of the knee injury. Without him available, Chol Marial was the Spartans' starting center for one game.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Vaihola did not play in Saturday's game against Wyoming.

Impact Vaihola missed this matchup as he deals with some type of undisclosed injury, his second game of the season. The junior center will aim to be back for Tuesday's meeting with UNLV.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Vaihola (illness) is starting in Saturday's game against Kennesaw State.

Impact Vaihola is back after a one-game absence. The junior big man has started in every game he's been available for, averaging 8.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest through 11 outings. Plus, he's posted back-to-back double-doubles in his last two contests.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by illness Vaihola (illness) didn't play in Saturday's overtime win over Cal Poly, per Andrew Pang of 247sports.

Impact Viahola missed his first game of the season, leading to Saqraque NgaNga starting at center for the shorthanded Spartans. Viahola should be good to go for the team's next game, a Dec 21. matchup versus Kennesaw State.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Uduje, Robert Vaihola lead San Jose State past Lincoln University (CA) 117-80

Josh Uduje scored 21 and Robert Vaihola posted a double-double to help San Jose State beat Lincoln University (CA) 117-80

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Logs 16 rebounds during exhibition Vaihola (foot) logged six points (3-6 FG), 16 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during San Jose State's exhibition game Tuesday against Cal St. East Bay.

Impact After missing San Jose State's 2023-24 season with a foot injury, Vaihola will look to enter his 2024-25 campaign with a vengeance. Having averaged 6.5 rebounds during SJSU's 2022-23 campaign, he has experience grabbing a bunch of boards in Spartan games. San Jose State's latest exhibition is a prime example of what the 260-pound big man can do, and he will look to do that in spades, especially after a year off to physically recover and improve his game.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out again Friday Vaihola (foot) did not play in Friday's 77-71 loss to Abilene Christian.

Impact Vaihola missed his fourth consecutive game Friday as he continues to deal with a foot injury. With Garrett Anderson and Diogo Saixas also out the first four games, the Spartans have had limited depth to start the season, especially in the front court. Vaihola's next chance to play is Saturday versus Norfolk State, but a more realistic return date is Nov. 27 versus North Dakota State.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hampered by foot injury Vaihola is out due to a foot injury, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact The timeline here isn't perfectly clear, but the report seems to suggest that Vaihola is in danger of missing Tuesday's season opener against UC-Irvine. He appeared in 35 games as a reserve last season, putting up commendable averages of 7.6 points and 6.5 rebounds. He'll presumably compete for a starting spot when healthy.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 points, eight rebounds Vaihola registered 10 points (5-6 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes during Thursday's 81-77 OT victory over Nevada.

Impact Usually dependent on Ibrahima Diallo as the center, San Jose State had to rely on Vaihola after his teammate struggled to stay out of foul trouble. He is expected to continue being the Spartans' backup center, and a strong one at that.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 18 points in win Vaihola racked up 18 points (9-12 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 82-52 win over Air Force.

Impact The sophomore had an excellent game recording a double-double while also scoring a season-high 18 points on 75 percent shooting from the field. The forward is averaging 7.4 points and 6.3 rebounds this season. Expect more scoring moving forward for Vaihola as this could have been the spark he needed.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vaihola's 15 help San Jose State defeat Ball State 67-65

Robert Vaihola and Omari Moore scored 15 points apiece and San Jose State slipped past Ball State 67-65 at the Nassau Championship

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Vaihola sparks San Jose State past Bethesda 90-68

Robert Vaihola’s 14 points off of the bench helped San Jose State to a 90-68 victory over Bethesda University

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press