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2012-13 Men's Basketball

11 Rob Brandenberg

  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 180
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Gahanna, Ohio
  • Highschool Lincoln

Biography

ROBBRANDENBERG - CAREER STATISTICS
YearGP-GSMin.
FG-FGA
Pct.
3FG-ATT
Pct.
FT-FTA
Pct.
Off-Def-Tot
Avg.
PF-FO
Ast.
TO
Blk.
Stl.
Pts.-Avg.
2010-11
39-0
13.7
67-164
.409
31-89
.348
28-44
.636
25-42-67
1.7
44-0
22
21
9
28
193-4.9
2011-12
36-15
25.9
109-308
.354
41-140
.293
66-101
.653
31-65-96
2.7
61-0
655122
43
325-9.0
Totals
75-15
19.5
176-472
.373
72-229
.314
94-145
.648
56-107-163
2.2
105-0
87
72
31
71
518-6.9


QUICK HITS
:

· Quick, athletic guard who can score inbunches
· 6-7 wingspan allows him to be a defensivenuisance on the perimeter
· Brandenberg wore No. 23 as a freshman butswitched to No. 11 prior to his sophomore year.  VCU greatKendrick Warren’s No. 23 jersey was retired several years agoand Brandenberg chose to wear No. 11 in an effort to leave his owndistinct mark on the program.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2011-12):

The Basics:
· He saw action in all of the Rams’ 36contests and received the starting nod in 15.
· Finished the season with averages of 9.0ppg and 2.2 rpg.

Highlights:
· Earned a spot on the CAA All-TournamentTeam after averaging 12.7 points in VCU’s three games.
· Garnered All-CAA Academic Team honors.
· Scored in double-figures 15 times,including a stretch of six games from 11/20-12/9
· Poured in 21 points at UNC Wilmington on6-of-12 shooting, including 3-of-6 from behind the arc on Feb.22
· Tied a career high in rebounds in a gameagainst Georgia State on Jan. 4

AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11):

The Basics:
· Played in 39 of the Rams’ 40 gamesand averaged nearly 14 minutes per contest.
· Finished his rookie year averaging 4.9ppg.

Highlights:
· Scored in double-figures in five games,while reaching the 20-point plateau twice (at William & Maryand at home vs. Georgia State.)
· Bradenberg’s 23 points againstGeorgia State were the most by a VCU freshman since Kendrick Warrenscored 24 during the 1990-91 season.
· While senior Brandon Rozzell on thesidelines with a broken hand for an eight-game stretch, Brandenbergaveraged 10.7 points and knocked down 13 three-pointers in nearly25 minutes per contest.
· After his 22-point outburst in a road winat William & Mary, Brandenberg was named CAA Rookie of theWeek.
· Came up with the unforgettable block onFlorida State’s Chris Singleton to seal VCU’s 72-71Sweet 16 overtime victory.

Getting to Know Rob
Majoring in Psychology
Born on February 26,1992
Has two brothers, Reggie Moore andKevin Brandenberg. Kevin is Rob's twin

PRIOR TO VCU:

· First commitment in the class of 2010 forCoach Smart and his staff.
· Exploded onto the scene as a junior atLincoln H.S., earning All-League accolades during his junior andsenior seasons.
· Consistently rated as one of the top-15recruits in the talent-rich state of Ohio by scouting websites.
· Used a strong summer with his AAU team,the Mustang Ballers, to exhibit his athleticism and quickness. Mostnotable performance came at the Adidas Take 5ive Classic inBrandenberg’s hometown of Cincinnatti, Ohio.
· Averaged nearly 20 points, six reboundsand three assists per game during his senior year atLincoln.    
· Helped lead Lincoln to a 28-1 recordduring his final season, including gaining national recognitionwith a 71-45 throttling of Columbus Northland, which was rankedNo.1 in the country at the time. Brandenberg led all scorers with19 points in the contest. Columbus Northland was led by former OhioState All-American Jared Sullinger.
· Received offers from NCAA Finalist Butler,2011 NCAA Tournament participant Akron, 2012 NCAA Sweet 16 teamOhio, Marshall and Wright State.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 23

    2010-11Freshman

    Guard
    6'2" 170 lbs
    23
  • 11

    2011-12Sophomore

    Guard
    6'2" 180 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2012-13Junior

    Guard
    6'2" 180 lbs
    11