Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Darius Garland played one season of college basketball at Vanderbilt University during the 2018–19 season. Unfortunately, his freshman year was cut short due to a knee injury after just five games. Despite the limited action, Garland showcased his scoring ability and efficiency during his brief stint.
Below is a detailed breakdown of his per-game statistics for that season:
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Vanderbilt | 5 | 5 | 27.8 | 53.7 | 47.8 | 75.0 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 16.2 |
In his short college career, Garland averaged 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, with shooting percentages of 53.7% from the field and 47.8% from three-point range. His effective field goal percentage was 63.9%, and his Player Efficiency Rating (PER) was 23.6.
Notably, Garland scored a season-high 33 points against Liberty, which was the second-most points by a freshman in Vanderbilt’s history.
Despite the early end to his college season, Garland declared for the 2019 NBA Draft and was selected 5th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers.