Big, efficient rebounder with a bruising interior game
In the 2025 season, Robert Vaihola gave Minnesota a tough, low-mistake frontcourt presence, averaging 5.0 points and 7.6 rebounds in 21.4 minutes while shooting 70.0% from the field. He’s the kind of glue guy coaches love: physical on the glass, efficient around the rim, and comfortable doing the dirty work that doesn’t always show up in highlight reels. The catch is availability—he was limited to five games for Minnesota in 2025-26 because of a knee injury and later returned to San Jose State, so his value depends heavily on health and role fit.
