{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1979)}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Nick VanderLaan | image = VanderLaan playing for Bàsquet Manresa.jpg | caption = VanderLaan with Ricoh Manresa in 2007 | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 10 | weight_lb = 265 | nationality = American | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1979|10|27}} | birth_place = Long Beach, California | high_school = *Kennedy (Sacramento, California) *Kent School (Kent, Connecticut) *St. Thomas More School<br>(Oakdale, Connecticut) | college = *California (1999–2001) *Virginia (2002–2003) *Concordia-Irvine (2003–2004) | draft_year = 2004 | career_start = 2004 | career_end = 2007 | career_number = | career_position = Center | coach_start = 2010 | coach_end = 2011 | years1 = 2004 | team1 = Utah Snowbears | years2 = 2005 | team2 = Long Beach Jam | years3 = 2005 | team3 = Idaho Stampede | years4 = 2006–2007 | team4 = Butte Daredevils | years5 = 2007 | team5 = Los Angeles D-Fenders | years6 = 2007 | team6 = Ricoh Manresa | cyears1 = 2010–2011 | cteam1 = Concordia-Irvine (asst.) | highlights = * LEB Gold champion (2007) * All-CBA Second Team (2007) * CBA rebounding leader (2007) * CBA All-Star (2007) * First-team NAIA All-American (2004) * GSAC Player of the Year (2004) * First-team All-GSAC (2004) }} '''Nicholas James VanderLaan''' (born October 27, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He played three seasons of Division I college basketball for California and Virginia before completing his college career at Concordia-Irvine in 2004. As a senior in 2003–04, he was named an NAIA All-American First Team honoree. He played professionally for three seasons, spending time in the American Basketball Association (ABA), Continental Basketball Association (CBA), NBA Development League and in the Spanish second-tier league (LEB). His best season came in 2007, when he led the CBA in rebounding and helped Ricoh Manresa win the LEB championship.

==High school career== Born in Long Beach, California,<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/vanderlaan_nick00.html|title=Nick Vander Laan Bio|work=VirginiaSports.com|accessdate=November 3, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019191255/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/vanderlaan_nick00.html|archivedate=October 19, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> VanderLaan first attended high school in his hometown of Sacramento<ref name=transfer>{{cite web|last=Duffy|first=Matt|url=http://archive.dailycal.org/article.php?id=5063|title=Bears Center Vander Laan Plans to Transfer From Cal|work=DailyCal.org|date=March 22, 2001|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103152723/http://archive.dailycal.org/article.php?id=5063|archivedate=November 3, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> before completing his secondary education in Connecticut. Following his sophomore year at Kennedy High School in 1997, VanderLaan moved to Kent, Connecticut, for his junior year. As a junior at Kent School in 1997–98, he was named the MVP of the school's basketball team after averaging 26 points and 15 rebounds per game.<ref name="bio" /> During the season, he had a quadruple-double with 48 points, 22 rebounds, 11 blocks and 10 assists in a 101–97 double-overtime victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://static.espn.go.com/ncb/preview2000/025.html|title=California - ESPN.com - Mens College Basketball - Preview 2000|work=ESPN.com|date=November 2, 2000|accessdate=November 15, 2016}}</ref>

On November 17, 1998, VanderLaan signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for the University of California, Berkeley.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.socalhoops.tierranet.com/archive/prepnotes/1198/nick1117.htm|title=Nick VanderLaan Signs LOI With Cal|work=socalhoops.tierranet.com|date=November 17, 1998|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20001207173700/http://www.socalhoops.tierranet.com/archive/prepnotes/1198/nick1117.htm|archivedate=December 7, 2000|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As a senior at Oakdale's St. Thomas More School in 1998–99, VanderLaan averaged 19 points and 14 rebounds per game. He was named co-MVP of a team that finished with a 28–4 overall record and a second-place finish in the Class A New England Prep School tournament.<ref name="bio" />

In high school, VanderLaan also played American football as a tight end and defensive end.<ref name=interview>{{cite web|url=http://origin.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/offthedribble_6_070702.html|title=INTERVIEW WITH NICK VANDER LAAN|work=NBA.com|date=July 2, 2007|accessdate=November 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116043112/http://origin.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/offthedribble_6_070702.html|archivedate=November 16, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==College career==

===California (1999–2001)=== As a freshman at California in 1999–2000, VanderLaan played in 33 games and had 16 starting assignments. He averaged 8.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, becoming only the fourth Cal freshman to have at least 200 rebounds. He was Cal's leading rebounder in 15 of the team's final 23 games, and finished the season second on the team in rebounding. He earned All-Tournament honors at the ''Top of the World Classic'' in Alaska after making his collegiate debut with a 20-point performance against Texas Christian, and scoring a career-high 23 points two games later in the title game against Oklahoma.<ref>{{cite web|last=Adams|first=Bruce|url=http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Cal-may-have-its-own-Mad-Dog-3080385.php|title=Cal may have its own 'Mad Dog'|work=SFGate.com|date=January 8, 2000|accessdate=November 3, 2016}}</ref> At the season's end, he was named an honorable mention for the Pac-10 All-Freshman team.<ref name="bio" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=207876327|title=Jason Kapono Named Pac-10 co-Freshman of the Year|work=uclabruins.com|date=March 12, 2000|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151229021621/http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=207876327|archivedate=December 29, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As a sophomore in 2000–01, VanderLaan played in 29 of Cal's 31 games and had 21 starting assignments. He averaged 6.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, finishing as Cal's second-leading rebounder for the second consecutive season.<ref name="bio" /> On December 21, 2000, VanderLaan recorded his only double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds in an 85–64 win over Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2000/12/23/nca_303330.shtml#.WBtULCN94zY|title=Bulldogs suffer second straight loss|work=chronicle.augusta.com|date=December 23, 2000|accessdate=November 3, 2016}}</ref> VanderLaan started 21-straight games for Cal in 2000–01, but lost his starting job to Solomon Hughes in the final three weeks of Pac-10 play<ref name="transfer" /> after he missed two games in February with a sprained right ankle.<ref name="bio" />

In March 2001, VanderLaan decided to transfer to another school for his junior year, citing personal reasons.<ref name="transfer" />

===Virginia (2001–2003)=== In May 2001, VanderLaan transferred to the University of Virginia.<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Dave|url=https://www.dailypress.com/2001/05/03/uva-getting-transfer-from-cal/|title=U.va. Getting Transfer From Cal|work=DailyPress.com|date=May 3, 2001|access-date=November 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Benezra|first1=David|last2=Mayemura|first2=Mark|url=http://www.espn.com/recruiting/s/2001/0423/1184850.html|title=Duquesne, 'Nova land top big men|work=ESPN.com|date=April 23, 2001|accessdate=November 7, 2016}}</ref> He was forced to sit out the 2001–02 season due to NCAA transfer regulations, but was able to practice with the team.<ref name="bio" />

As a redshirted junior in 2002–03, VanderLaan averaged 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in 31 games for the Cavaliers. He again finished second on the team in rebounding. He shot 50.8 percent (64-of-126) from the field, scored in double figures five times, and started in 14 games. On December 19, 2002, he scored a season-high 17 points against Gardner–Webb. Two days later, he had a season-high 11 rebounds against Rutgers.<ref name="bio" />

===Concordia-Irvine (2003–2004)=== In August 2003, VanderLaan transferred from Virginia to Concordia University Irvine,<ref name=virginia-transfer>{{cite web|url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/082503aaa.html|title=Nick Vander Laan To Transfer From Virginia|work=VirginiaSports.com|date=August 25, 2003|accessdate=November 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2003/basketball/ncaa/08/25/bc.bkc.vanderlaan.trans.ap/index.html|title=Virginia center Vander Laan will transfer|work=SportsIllustrated.cnn.com|date=August 25, 2003|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031223180549/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2003/basketball/ncaa/08/25/bc.bkc.vanderlaan.trans.ap/index.html|archivedate=December 23, 2003|url-status=dead}}</ref> moving again because of limited playing time with the Cavaliers in 2002–03.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jones|first=Andrew|url=http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20030826/nc-state-to-start-new-pregame-ritual|title=N.C. State to start new pregame ritual|work=StarNewsOnline.com|date=August 26, 2003|accessdate=November 19, 2016}}</ref> With one year of eligibility remaining, he had to play in a program that was not NCAA Division I.<ref name="virginia-transfer" /> As a senior playing for the Eagles in 2003–04, he was named to the All-GSAC Team and received GSAC Player of the Year honors. He was also named an NAIA All-American First Team honoree and earned NAIA All-Tournament Team honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cuieagles.com/sports/2015/5/15/MBB_0515154000.aspx|title=MEN'S BASKETBALL HONORS AND AWARDS|work=cuieagles.com|accessdate=November 3, 2016}}</ref> On February 9, 2004, he was named GSAC Player of the Week after leading the Eagles to two wins with averages of 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://groups.apu.edu/gsacsports/archives/mbk/03-04MBKawards.html|title=GSAC Men's Basketball Awards|work=groups.apu.edu|accessdate=November 3, 2016|archive-date=November 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103160938/http://groups.apu.edu/gsacsports/archives/mbk/03-04MBKawards.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> VanderLaan helped lead Concordia-Irvine to the final of the 2004 NAIA Tournament, where they were defeated 74–70 by Mountain State University despite an 18-point, 11-rebound effort from VanderLaan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/tourney04/2004-03-30-nit-semifinals_x.htm|title=Roundup: Rutgers, Michigan primed for NIT title clash|work=USAToday.com|date=March 30, 2004|accessdate=November 3, 2016}}</ref> He played and started in all 38 games for the Eagles in 2003–04, averaging team highs in points (16.1) and rebounds (11.6), while also averaging 1.2 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.9 steals per game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cuieagles.com/custompages/2003-04/basketballm/TEAMCUME.HTM|title=Concordia (CA) – 2003–04 Season Statistics|work=cuieagles.com|accessdate=November 3, 2016}}</ref> He set a new single-season and school record with 29 double-doubles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/media/warriors/2004_SummerLeagueGuide.pdf|title=GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 2004 SUMMER LEAGUE MEDIA GUIDE|work=NBA.com|accessdate=November 3, 2016|page=10}}</ref>

===College statistics=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| 1999–2000 | style="text-align:left;"| California | 33 || 16 || 22.8 || .452 || .000 || '''.634''' || 6.7 || .6 || .8 || .2 || 8.5 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2000–01 | style="text-align:left;"| California | 29 || 21 || 20.1 || .467 || .000 || .539 || 5.3 || .7 || .6 || .2 || 6.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2002–03 | style="text-align:left;"| Virginia | 31 || 14 || 15.3 || .508 || .000 || .545 || 4.5 || .7 || .4 || .6 || 5.3 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2003–04 | style="text-align:left;"| Concordia-Irvine | '''38''' || '''38''' || '''26.4''' || '''.547''' || '''.333''' || .626 || '''11.6''' || '''1.2''' || '''.9''' || '''1.0''' || '''16.1''' |- {{S-end}}

==Professional career==

===Golden State Warriors (2004)=== After going undrafted in the 2004 NBA draft, VanderLaan joined the Golden State Warriors in July 2004 for the Southern California Summer Pro League. He appeared in four out of six games for the Warriors during the tournament,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/media/warriors/2004_Summer_League_Recap.pdf|title=GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS SUMMER LEAGUE RECAP|work=NBA.com|accessdate=November 20, 2016|page=6}}</ref> with his best performance coming in the team's final game, where he recorded 10 points and eight rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.proexposure.com/stories/0720a.cfm|title=Southern California Summer Pro League: Dallas B 97 – Golden State Warriors 79|work=ProExposure.com|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref>

===ABA (2004–2005)=== VanderLaan joined the newly established Utah Snowbears for their inaugural season in the American Basketball Association (ABA).<ref>{{cite web|last=Burton|first=Roy|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/595106243/Snowbears-host-Visalia-in-historic-ABA-opener.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118041807/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/595106243/Snowbears-host-Visalia-in-historic-ABA-opener.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 18, 2013|title=Snowbears host Visalia in historic ABA opener|work=DeseretNews.com|date=November 18, 2004|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref> He played in the team's first two games of the season (November 19–20) before being placed on the injured list on November 24 and replaced on the active roster by former NBA player Tony Farmer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/snowbears-ink-tony-farmer/n-3104249|title=Snowbears ink Tony Farmer|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=November 24, 2004|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/snowbears-sign-with-farmer/n-3104540|title=Snowbears sign with Farmer|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=November 26, 2004|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Burton|first=Roy|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/595109011/Snowbears-preserve-perfect-mark.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106154314/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/595109011/Snowbears-preserve-perfect-mark.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2016|title=ABA: Snowbears preserve perfect mark|work=DeseretNews.com|date=November 30, 2004|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref>

In January 2005, VanderLaan was tested by Polish team Anwil Włocławek.<ref>{{cite web|last=Froehlke|first=Tomasz|url=http://www.pomorska.pl/artykul/6758845,kompromitacja,id,t.html|title=Kompromitacja|work=Pomorska.pl|date=January 23, 2005|accessdate=November 6, 2016|language=Polish|archive-date=November 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117212859/http://www.pomorska.pl/artykul/6758845,kompromitacja,id,t.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He did not play for Włocławek during his stint with the team, and upon returning to the United States, he joined the ABA's Long Beach Jam. He made his debut for the Jam on January 28,<ref name=schedule>{{cite web|url=http://www.lbjam.com/modules/leaguestats/index.php|title=Schedule & Stats|work=lbjam.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050406152700/http://www.lbjam.com/modules/leaguestats/index.php|archivedate=April 6, 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref> recording two points, four rebounds and one block in a 139–114 win over Tijuana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lbjam.com/modules/leaguestats/leaguematches.php?themid=121|title=Long Beach vs Tijuana|work=lbjam.com|date=January 28, 2005|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050308011300/http://www.lbjam.com/modules/leaguestats/leaguematches.php?themid=121|archivedate=March 8, 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref> He played out the season with the Jam and helped them finish with a 20–11 overall record, after they went 18–10 in the regular season<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laalmanac.com/sports/sp12bac.htm|title=Long Beach Jam History & Past Standings|work=laalmanac.com|accessdate=November 6, 2016|archive-date=May 25, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060525102747/http://www.laalmanac.com/sports/sp12bac.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> and 2–1 in the post-season.<ref name="schedule" /> Their final game came on March 9, where despite a double-digit scoring effort from VanderLaan,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/utah-snowbears-roll-to-aba-final-four-behind-arceneaux-130-115/n-3133699|title=Utah Snowbears roll to ABA Final Four behind Arceneaux, 130-115|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=March 10, 2005|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref> the Jam were defeated 130–115 by his former team, the Utah Snowbears.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cole|first=Aaron|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/600117642/Jam-not-sticky-for-Snowbears.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106163017/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/600117642/Jam-not-sticky-for-Snowbears.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2016|title=Jam not sticky for Snowbears|work=DeseretNews.com|date=March 10, 2005|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref>

===Idaho Stampede (2005)=== On November 6, 2005, VanderLaan signed with the Idaho Stampede of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).<ref name=stampede>{{cite web|url=http://origin.nba.com/dleague/idaho/photos/Statistical_History.pdf|title=Stampede Basketball; Statistical Review Record Book; Seasons 1997-2013|work=NBA.com|accessdate=November 6, 2016|page=39|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106161833/http://origin.nba.com/dleague/idaho/photos/Statistical_History.pdf|archivedate=November 6, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He recorded six points and 10 rebounds over the Stampede's first three games of the season before being waived on November 22.<ref name="stampede" />

===Butte Daredevils (2006–2007)=== On November 2, 2006, VanderLaan returned to the CBA, signing with the Butte Daredevils for the 2006–07 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inforum.com/content/transactions-671|title=Transactions|work=inforum.com|date=November 2, 2006|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sayler|first=Bruce|url=http://mtstandard.com/sports/daredevils-prepare-for-season/article_7ebad785-1558-5a0b-97f0-f7acf2275490.html|title=Daredevils prepare for season|work=mtstandard.com|date=November 15, 2006|accessdate=November 7, 2016}}</ref> On January 23, 2007, he was named CBA Player of the Week for the week of January 16–22. He averaged 11 points and 16 rebounds in three games during the week, highlighted by a league-high 25-rebound performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/nick-vanderlaan-named-cba-player-of-the-week/n-3418725|title=Nick VanderLaan Named CBA Player of the Week|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=January 23, 2007|accessdate=November 7, 2016}}</ref> Later that month, he was named in the National Conference All-Star team for the 23rd Annual CBA All-Star Classic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/cba-weekly/n-3420908|title=CBA weekly|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=January 29, 2007|accessdate=November 7, 2016}}</ref> In the All-Star Game on February 6, VanderLaan grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds and helped the National Conference defeat the American Conference 134–131 in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/national-team-wins-23rd-cba-all-star-game-in-overtime-thriller/n-3423728|title=National team wins 23rd CBA All-Star Game in overtime thriller|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=February 7, 2007|accessdate=November 7, 2016}}</ref> In the Daredevils' season finale on March 25, VanderLaan had a double-double with 13 points and a game-high 17 rebounds in a 110–103 win over the Great Falls Explorers. The Daredevils finished their first season in the CBA with a 21–27 record, good for third place in the National Conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mtstandard.com/sports/devils-capture-season-finale/article_91682a14-9e99-5604-b256-9ebd6ea9a518.html|title='Devils capture season finale|work=mtstandard.com|date=March 25, 2007|accessdate=November 15, 2016}}</ref> VanderLaan appeared in 47 of the team's 48 games in 2006–07, making 43 starts and averaging 13.0 points, a league-leading 11.7 rebounds,<ref name=kvewtv>{{cite web|url=http://www.kvewtv.com/article/2007/apr/11/cba-all-league-selections/|title=CBA All-League Selections|work=kvewtv.com|date=April 11, 2007|accessdate=November 15, 2016}}</ref> and 1.3 assists in 31.1 minutes per game. He also shot 53.8% from the field and 69.3% from the free throw line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbahoopsonline.com/stats/2006-07/infoall.txt|title=CBA Team Statistics - All Teams|work=cbahoopsonline.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070329062318/http://www.cbahoopsonline.com/stats/2006-07/infoall.txt|archivedate=March 29, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> VanderLaan subsequently earned All-CBA Second Team honors.<ref name="kvewtv" />

===Los Angeles D-Fenders (2007)=== On April 3, 2007, VanderLaan was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://origin.nba.com/dleague/news/transactions_06-07.html|title=2006-07 Transactions|work=NBA.com|accessdate=November 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116041813/http://origin.nba.com/dleague/news/transactions_06-07.html|archivedate=November 16, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his debut for the D-Fenders that night, recording 10 points, eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block in 25 minutes off the bench in a 121–104 win over the Albuquerque Thunderbirds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/abq-vs-lad-2020600275/box-score|title=Thunderbirds @ D-Fenders|work=NBA.com|date=April 3, 2007|accessdate=September 16, 2021}}</ref> In their season finale on April 14, he recorded 15 points and a D-Fenders season-high 19 rebounds in a 90–83 loss to the Idaho Stampede.<ref name="interview" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/lad-vs-ida-2020600299/box-score|title=D-Fenders @ Stampede|work=NBA.com|date=April 14, 2007|accessdate=September 16, 2021}}</ref> The D-Fenders missed the playoffs in 2006–07 with a 23–27 record. In five games, VanderLaan averaged 12.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 31 minutes per game.<ref name=fiba>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6023114/playerview.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723193551/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6023114/playerview.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 23, 2014|title=Nick VANDERLAAN &#124; Season 2006/2007|work=FIBA.com|accessdate=November 15, 2016}}</ref>

===Ricoh Manresa (2007)=== On April 30, 2007, VanderLaan signed with Spanish team Ricoh Manresa for their LEB playoff run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acb.com/redaccion.php?id=39389|title=Ricoh Manresa incorpora al pívot Nick Vander Laan para el 'play-off'|work=ACB.com|date=April 30, 2007|accessdate=November 15, 2016|language=Spanish|archive-date=November 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117211958/http://www.acb.com/redaccion.php?id=39389|url-status=dead}}</ref> He helped Manresa go undefeated (7–0) in the playoffs, as they made it through to the final where they defeated Climalia León 94–88 to claim the LEB championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=García|first=Jorge|url=http://baloncesto.as.com/baloncesto/2007/06/04/mas_baloncesto/1180949746_850215.html|title=Ricoh Manresa ganó la Liga en la cancha del Climalia León|work=baloncesto.as.com|date=June 4, 2007|accessdate=November 15, 2016|language=Spanish}}</ref> VanderLaan appeared in all seven playoff games for Manresa, averaging 3.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per game.<ref name="fiba" />

===New Jersey Nets (2007)=== On July 3, 2007, VanderLaan was named in a 14-man New Jersey Nets roster for the Orlando Pro Summer League.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.netsdaily.com/2007/7/3/1346464/2007-summer-league-roster|title=2007 Summer League Roster|work=NetsDaily.com|date=July 3, 2007|accessdate=September 16, 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223060502/https://www.netsdaily.com/2007/7/3/1346464/2007-summer-league-roster|archivedate=December 23, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://origin.nba.com/dleague/idaho/2007_NBA_SummerLeagues.html|title=THIRTEEN FORMER STAMPEDE PLAYERS ON NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTERS|work=NBA.com|date=July 4, 2007|accessdate=November 16, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117045910/http://origin.nba.com/dleague/idaho/2007_NBA_SummerLeagues.html|archivedate=November 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.netsdaily.com/2007/7/7/1346466/nets-summer-league-player-profiles|title=Nets Summer League Player Profiles|work=NetsDaily.com|date=July 7, 2007|accessdate=November 16, 2016}}</ref> He did not make an appearance for the Nets as part of the final 12-man squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/teams/New-Jersey-Nets/18/Rosters/Summer_League/2007|title=2007 New Jersey Nets Orlando Pro Summer League Roster|work=RealGM.com|accessdate=September 16, 2021}}</ref>

==Coaching career== VanderLaan was an assistant coach for the Concordia University Irvine men's basketball team during the 2010–11 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cuieagles.com/roster/9/2/1471.php|title=2010-11 Men's Basketball|work=cuieagles.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101116225414/http://www.cuieagles.com/roster/9/2/1471.php|archivedate=November 16, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== *[http://www.calbears.com/news/2013/4/17/208187447.aspx Nick VanderLaan] at calbears.com *[http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/vanderlaan_nick00.html Nick VanderLaan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019191255/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/vanderlaan_nick00.html |date=2015-10-19 }} at virginiasports.com *[https://web.archive.org/web/20161117212814/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6023114/playerview.html Nick VanderLaan] at fiba.com *[http://stats.nbadleague.com/player/#!/201045/ Nick VanderLaan] at nbadleague.com

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