VanDerMeulen turned heads while he was in Grand Rapids. I knew he could shoot, but I was really impressed with his ability to know and find GOOD looks at the rim. I also really liked the way he worked off the ball. When he got a shot off, odds are he really earned it. VanDerMeulen also really stood out with his willingness to play a physical game.

Tyler set strong, heady screens, often following up with a pop action. On the other end, VanDerMeulen was active in help defense, earning a few extra stops.

VanDerMeulen will not be outworked by anyone in the state. He’s the type of prospect that can guarantee that he will maximize his skill. At The Expo, he could show that he has the game to go with that work ethic. VanDerMeulen is a smart shooter that packs some athleticism as well.

Strictly Skills is traveling to Fishers, IN. Coaches and scouts that are out that way will want to see VanDerMeulen play. The hard working shooter is ready for a big weekend. He could put up some impressive all around numbers this weekend. VanDerMeulen rebounds well for a guard and is a willing passer as well.

I’m going the preface this by saying that I wouldn’t consider myself at expert in regards to this young man’s game. That being said, I don’t really need to be. I know VanDerMeulen can play, but I REALLY know what a relentless worker he is and how much I hear that people love playing with him. That earns a lot in my book.