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Shaun Vandiver is entering his fourth season as a full-time assistant coach with the Cowboys. He returned to the University of Wyoming Basketball program in the summer of 2005 in a full-time coaching role. He was originally a graduate assistant at Wyoming during the 2002-03 season. After his original time at Wyoming, Vandiver moved on to Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Vandiver served as a full-time assistant coach for one season, 2003-04, with the Falcons. Immediately prior to returning to Laramie, Vandiver was an assistant coach at the University of Northern Colorado for the 2004-05 season. "This is an opportunity that I'm extremely excited about," said Vandiver. "It made it even more intriguing to return to Laramie, where I have ties, having been a part of the program and the community before." Vandiver was an outstanding player at Colorado from the 1988-89 season through the 1990-91 campaign. While at CU, Vandiver earned Big 8 Newcomer of the Year honors his first season, and was named First Team All-Big 8 Conference for both the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons. His senior season, he led the Buffs to the National Invitation Tournament finals in New York City, where they finished third. He was the first round draft choice of the Golden State Warriors in the 1991 NBA Draft -- the No. 25 overall pick. After his collegiate career, Vandiver enjoyed a nine-year professional playing career in Europe. He played for teams in: Bologna, Italy (1991-92); Bilbao, Spain (1992-93); Girona, Spain (1993-94); Reggio Calabria, Italy (1994-95); Las Palmas, Spain (1995-97); and Madrid, Spain (1997-2001). Vandiver is 40 years old (born June 15, 1968), and is a native of Bolingbrook, Ill. He and his wife, the former Danielle Dodgion, have five children: Aubrey (age 20), Amber (16), Garin (14), Alessandra (6) and Gage (5). His daughter Aubrey is entering her third season as a scholarship student-athlete on the Cowgirl Basketball team. She was a key contributor in the Cowgirls' run to the 2007 WNIT Championship and the 2008 NCAA Tournament. "Shaun is as good of a human being as I have come to know in this business," said UW head coach Heath Schroyer. "I've been really impressed with him over the years, seeing him out on the road recruiting. His loyalty to the University of Wyoming and to the players in this program has been very, very apparent to me. As a former great college player himself, I believe Shaun has a unique perspective to offer young people about what it takes to succeed at this level on and off the court. "Through his years here at Wyoming, he has developed a real love for this University and this program. I'm extremely happy to have him on my staff." |
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