University of Connecticut Athletics
2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster
Christian Vital
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 187
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Queens Village, N.Y.
While at UConn: Has appeared in 96 games, making 62 starts, averaging 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game... Has scored 1,228 points, 36th on UConn’s all-time list, and has 199 three-pointers, eighth all-time... Was named American Conference Rookie of the Week in 2016-17 and been named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll three times... Starts the 2019-20 season with the current longest UConn streak of consecutive games played with 69... Has 65 career double-figure games, 10 20-point and one 30-point game, and five double-doubles... Ranks second and third in UConn history for most points off the bench with 30-point effort against Boston U. on Nov. 19, 2017, and 29 points vs. Columbia on Nov. 29, 2017.
As a Junior in 2018-19: Played in all 33 games, starting 29, and finished as team’s second-leading scorer (14.2), second-leading rebounder (5.6) and team leader in overall points scored (470), 3-point FG percentage (.409), defensive rebounds (4.6), three-pointers made (79), free throws made (91), steals (1.6) and minutes played (30.1)... Scored 1,000th point of career vs. Tulane on 1/19/19... AAC Weekly Honor Roll on Jan. 28... Second in AAC in overall 3-pt. FG pct. (.409) ... Had 27 double-figure games... Led team in scoring nine times, in rebounding 13 times, in steals 17 times ... Had three double-doubles.
As a Sophomore in 2017-18: Played in all 32 games, starting 23, and finished as the team’s second-leading scorer (14.9), leading rebounder (5.4), as well as the leader in steals (50), three-pointers made (68) and free throw percentage (.846)... Scored 476 points and grabbed 173 rebounds... Led the team in scoring nine times, in reboundoing eight times, and in steals 15 times... Had a double-double (20 pts, 10 reb) against Tulsa... Had 30-point game off the bench vs. BU... Named to AAC Weekly Honor Roll twice... Combined with teammate Jalen Adams to form the highest-scoring tandem in the AAC.
As a Freshman in 2016-17: Played 31 games with 10 starts and finished season with 282 points, 110 rebounds, and 56 assists... Had 13 double-figure scoring games, inluding 10 of last 13 games... Averaged 9.1 points per game, the most among UConn freshmen... Became a legitimate three-point threat during the season, finishing second on the team in three-pointers made (52) and three-point field goal percentage (.366)...
Posted season-high 18 points and 9 rebounds vs. Cincinnati in AAC Championship semifinals... Selected AAC Rookie of the Week on Jan. 30... Recorded first double-digit performance with 13 points vs. Boston University on Nov. 30... First career double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds in win over Tulane on Jan. 28.
Before College: Top 100 recruit... Attended St. Thomas More for two years, playing under Coach Jere Quinn... Averaged 16.8 ppg, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in his last year, leading the Chancellors to a 31-7 record and the National Prep Championship finals... Named to the NEPSAC Class AAA first team... Selected to play in the Jordan Brand Classic regional game and recorded 13 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals to help Team New York to a 148-128 win... Before St. Thomas More, spent a year at Vermont Academy (Saxtons River, Vt.)... Played AAU ball with New York’s PSA Cardinals.
Personal Information: Christian Lucien Vital... Born March 21, 1997... Son of Rose Vital Williams... Has one younger sister and four younger brothers... Dean’s List student at St. Thomas More and Residential Assistant Advisor as a senior.
