Derek Van Vlerah brings length, hustle, and a glue-guy skill set to UIW
Derek Van Vlerah is a versatile guard/forward whose calling card is effort: in the 2019-20 season at UIW, he played in 24 games and contributed across the box score with 40 points, 50 rebounds, 16 assists, 19 steals, and seven blocks. His best trait is two-way utility—he can rebound, defend multiple spots, and make small winning plays without needing touches. He also showed resilience, returning from injury in the 2020-21 season and posting a season-best seven points and eight rebounds against New Orleans, which makes him the kind of complementary piece coaches love.
