Maybe he could be the Hawkeyes' next Kent McCausland. From 1995-1999 McCausland was 214 for 472 from three, 45%. I believe he led the entire NCAA in three-point percentage one year and was in the top two or three another year. And somehow, Dr. Tom was able to get him shots even though everyone knew McCausland could only hurt you one way. But that one skill was superior, and that young man had one heckuva career.
So, FWIW, I don't believe anyone was drooling over Nicholas Baer when he walked on. But that didn't turn out so bad.
I'd say give the Vanderloo kid some respect. Maybe he'll never be more than a practice player. Or maybe he'll be a whole lot more than that.