Robert Vaihola

Photo by: Brad Rempel

Position:
Forward
Ht./Wt.:
6-8 / 265
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
San Mateo, Calif.
High School:
Archbishop Riordan HS

PRONUNCIATION

2022-25 Seasons (San Jose State): Started in all 31 games for San Jose State his redshirt junior season, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game • ranked fourth in the Mountain West in rebounds per game and third in offensive rebounds per game (2.48) • produced a team-best 44 blocks, also ranked fourth in the Mountain West • recorded four double-doubles • had seven blocks against Air Force, the most recorded in a game by any player in the Mountain West on the season • missed the 2023-24 season due to a foot injury • came to SJSU in the 2022-23 season and played in 35 games, averaged 7.6 points and 6.5 rebounds • came off the bench, ranked 42nd nationally in offensive rebounds and recorded three double-doubles • contributed double-digit rebounds in six games and team leader in 11.

2021-22 Season (Fresno State): Played in 22 games shooting .765 from the field • went 3-for-4 from the field with six points against Cal Poly (12/17) • grabbed 10 rebounds against New Mexico (1/25).

High School/Prep: Graduated from Archbishop Riordan High School • ranked #26 in California • San Francisco Player of the Year (SF Chronicle, SFIAC Restani) • named a Second Team All-State selection • played AAU with Team Arsenal • also played basketball at St. Ignatius College Prep and Hillsdale.

Personal: Son of Jimmy and Laura • brother to Andrew, Mele, Mia, Brieana and James • Cousin is Devin Asiasi of the New England Patriots • besides San Mateo, has lived in Redwood City, Calif. and Hayward, Calif. • received a bachelor’s degree in communications from San Jose State in 2025.