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Robert Vaden
UAB
  • Birthday:
    3/3/1985
  • NBA Postion:
    Shooting Guard
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Ht:
    6-5
  • Wt:
    224
  • College Team:
    UAB
  • Hometown:
    Indianapolis, IN
  • High School:
    Cathedral
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NBA Comparison: Keith Bogans
Strengths: Deadly three-point shooter with quick release ... Unlimited confidence from beyond the arc. Gets in a zone and is truly “unconscious” ... Can catch fire very quickly and is hard to cool off, just ask Kentucky who he scorched for 28 second half points including seven 3-point field goals en route to a 79-76 win at Kentucky … Has a solid midrange game and uses pumps and fakes well to free himself up … Terrific free-throw shooter at >80% for career … Has solid size for his position … Field goal percentage is in low 40's but because over two-thirds of his field goal attempts are 3-pointers, it’s not a major concern… Moves well without the ball and gets to areas in which he can get a solid look at the basket … Has a calm demeanor. Plays very mature, composed, not easily rattled ... Has some leadership skills ... A solid athlete though nothing off the charts ...

Weaknesses: Can be too reliant on the 3-point shot, making him too predictable and easier to guard … Should improve his ball handling skills and look to attack the basket more… Needs to cut down on turnovers … Developing a balanced attack of an inside/out game would be beneficial and would enhance his great shooting abilities....Plays in the lackluster Conference USA which besides Memphis doesn't really have a high level of talent to challenge him … Lacks great foot speed both laterally and his first step off the dribble … His lack of great lateral speed could inhibit his ability to guard shooting guards on the next level … At 23 years of age is two years old for his class (mainly because of year he had to sit out because of transfer rules) … As a shooter he is definitely NBA caliber, he just needs to work on rounding out his overall game to maximize his potential for the next level...
Derrick Brownson - 3/18/2008