
Michael Van Bastelaar | La Salle
Michael Van Bastelaar
- Class
- 2027
- Position
- M
- Hand
- Right
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 160
- School
- La Salle
- Club Team
- Brotherly Love
About Michael
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Carey Smith | Prep Lacrosse Scout
Over the last few years, the Fighting Irish have been incredibly successful at recruiting the Philadelphia area. Well, Notre Dame found gold again this week in Philly when they landed vanBastelaar. This athletic and gritty two-way midfielder is considered at Top 50 prospect nationally and was a 1st All-PCL selection after the 2025 season. VanBastelaar’s ability to create a turnover, scoop up the GB and then race down field to generate a scoring opportunity makes him a transition phenom. During 6on6 action, vanBastelaar is a poised and high IQ mid who is a threat to initiate the offense from anywhere on the field. With his quick first step and serious shake, vanBastelaar can win 1v1 matchups and then shoot or distribute on the run. VanBastelaar also thrives in two-man game action. The Notre Dame staff will make use of his underrated SSDM skills too.
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