Jordan Derkack Explained

Jordan Derkack
Number:4
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:205
League:Big Ten Conference
Team:Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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Jordan Derkack is an American college basketball player for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Merrimack Warriors.

Early life and high school career

Derkack is the son of Gene Derkack, who played college basketball at FIU. Raised in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, Derkack attended Colonia High School before doing a prep year at SPIRE Academy.[1] He committed to play college basketball at Merrimack.[2]

College career

As a freshman, Derkack averaged 7.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. He averaged 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game as a sophomore. Derkack was named NEC Player of the Year.[3] Following the season, he transferred to Rutgers, choosing the Scarlet Knights over Seton Hall and Penn State.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Fonseca . Brian . ‘He’s just a dog’: Incoming Rutgers transfer praised by ex-NBA mainstay with family connection . July 5, 2024 . . April 25, 2024.
  2. News: Burt . Bill . Derkack does it all! Sophomore has taken league, school by storm . July 5, 2024 . The Eagle-Tribune . March 9, 2024.
  3. News: Borzello . Jeff . Jordan Derkack set to leave Merrimack after award-winning year . July 5, 2024 . . March 20, 2024.
  4. News: Fonseca . Brian . Scouting report on N.J.’s Jordan Derkack, Rutgers basketball’s latest transfer addition . July 5, 2024 . . April 18, 2024.