Jake van der Heijden brings old-school frontcourt grit and stretch-forward value to North Florida
In the 2023-24 season, Jake van der Heijden gave North Florida a steady veteran forward presence, appearing in 32 games and providing efficient floor-spacing, rebounding, and positional size at 6-foot-8. The standout differentiator here is reliability: he’s a rangy lefty who can stretch defenses, handle a rotation role without drama, and add mature, team-first minutes rather than chase touches. For a roster needing experience, toughness, and a forward who fits cleanly into a system, he’s a very solid fit.
