Jordan Derkack - College Basketball News & Rumors

Bennett, Derkack lead Dayton over St. Bonaventure 72-70

Javon Bennett scored 20 points to lead the Dayton Flyers and Jordan Derkack secured the victory with a free throw with two seconds remaining as the Flyers knocked off the St. Bonav...

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Available at Saint Louis Derkack (lower body) is available for Dayton's clash with Saint Louis on Friday night.

Impact Derkack missed five games for the Flyers, but he's good to go Friday night in a big showdown with Saint Louis. The senior guard averages 8.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Derkack (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game against Rhode Island.

Impact Derkack will miss a fifth consecutive game due to an unspecified lower body injury. The senior's absence has allowed Bryce Heard to enter the starting lineup. It's unclear how close Derkack is to returning.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dayton hosts Rhode Island after Tripp's 23-point outing

Rhode Island plays the Dayton Flyers after Jahmere Tripp scored 23 points in the Rams' 74-65 win over the George Mason Patriots

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Saint Joseph's (PA) plays Dayton following Simpson's 27-point game

Saint Joseph's (PA) hosts the Dayton Flyers after Derek Simpson scored 27 points in Saint Joseph's (PA)'s 79-72 loss to the VCU Rams

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Not playing Wednesday Derkack (lower body) is listed out for Wednesday's game against La Salle.

Impact Derkack will miss his third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a lower body injury. The senior guard will aim to be available for Saturday's meeting with St. Joseph's.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Friday Derkack (undisclosed) won't play Friday against Loyola-Chicago.

Impact Derkack will now miss his second straight game after he sat out the Flyers' win over Duquesne the last time they hit the hardwood. The senior guard averages 8.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists this season.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Derkack has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Duquesne.

Impact Derkack will miss his first game of the regular season, but it's unclear exactly why he'll be unavailable. Derkack has started in 13 consecutive games, averaging 8.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 27 minutes. His next chance to play will come Friday against Loyola Chicago.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Guinyard leads Duquesne against Dayton after 20-point outing

Duquesne hosts the Dayton Flyers after Tarence Guinyard scored 20 points in Duquesne's 97-90 overtime loss to the Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Bennett scores 20 in Dayton's 79-72 win against George Washington

Led by Javon Bennett's 20 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the George Washington Revolutionaries 79-72 on Tuesday

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Jordan Derkack's double-double propels Dayton past Fordham 63-56 in Atlantic 10 Conference opener

Jordan Derkack totaled 15 points and 14 rebounds to power Dayton to a 63-56 victory over Fordham in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Fordham Rams face the Dayton Flyers, look for 4th straight victory

Fordham heads into a matchup against Dayton as winners of three games in a row

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Bennett and Dayton host Liberty

Dayton takes on the Liberty Flames after Javon Bennett scored 25 points in Dayton's 97-69 win over the Florida State Seminoles

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Javon Bennett scores 25 in Dayton's 97-69 win over Florida State

Javon Bennett scored 25 points and De’Shayne Montgomery added 20 in Dayton’s 97-69 win over Florida State on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacari White hits all 7 of his 3s, sets Cavs mark with 12 straight over 3 games; Virginia wins 86-73

Jacari White came off the bench to hit all seven of his 3-pointers and score 25 points to lead Virginia over Dayton 86-73 on Saturday

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Montgomery's 27 points lead Dayton over East Tennessee State 88-71

Led by De'Shayne Montgomery's 27 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 88-71 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

L'Etang, Derkack lead Dayton to 84-79 OT win over Georgetown at ESPN Events Invitational

Amaël L'Etang scored 18 points and Jordan Derkack added five points of his 12 points in overtime as the Dayton Flyers defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 84-79 at the ESPN Events Invitat...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Appears ready to roll Derkack (undisclosed) looks good to go for Dayton's opener against Canisius, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Derkack missed the Flyers' two exhibition games, but he's been spotted warming up without incident ahead of Dayton's opener. The senior guard, who transferred over from Rutgers this offseason, is looking to build on a year in which he averaged 5.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in his first year of high-major basketball.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out because of tweak Derkack is out for Sunday's exhibition game against Penn State due to an undisclosed tweak, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact As a precautionary measure, Derkack will sit out the first of Dayton's two exhibition games scheduled before the 2025-26 NCAA season begins. The second of the two exhibitions will come Oct. 27 against Bowling Green, giving him just over a week to recover.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Dayton Derkack has announced his commitment to Dayton ahead of the 2025-26 season, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Derkack will join the Flyers this offseason after spending one season with the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-6 junior, who started his collegiate career at Merrimack, appeared in 31 games during his time with Rutgers (10 starts), averaging 5.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.7 steals on 17 minutes per game.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to enter portal Derkack is expected to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.

Impact Usually, NCAA juniors enter its transfer portal in an attempt to maximize their senior year's upside. Derkack is no exception, especially after his 2024-25 season. Its first month included frequent starts before his role tanked, ensuring a disappointing campaign.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Northwestern Derkack is listed amongst Rutgers' starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against Northwestern.

Impact Derkack will make his move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench since Dec. 10. The 6-foot-6 junior has appeared in 19 games this season (eight starts), averaging 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals on 21.9 minutes per game this season, but he posted a season-high 26 points in his last outing against Michigan State.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for season-high 26 points Derkack (undisclosed) amassed 26 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 27 minutes during Saturday's 81-74 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Derkack was a game-time call due to an undisclosed injury, and he ended up thriving as Rutgers' leading scorer by a sizable margin. The 26-point output was a season-high mark, but fantasy managers shouldn't get too hyped, as this was only the third time he scored in double digits this season.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Derkack (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup with Michigan State, Connor Wilson of Daly Does of Hoops reports.

Impact While it's still unclear whether Derkack will be a full-go Saturday, it's encouraging to see the junior present for warmups. He's averaging 6.7 points and 3.7 rebounds across 18 games this season.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Derkack (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against Michigan State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Derkack started eight of Rutgers' first nine games this season, though he's averaged just 12 minutes in their last two contests. Overall, the junior is averaging 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists through 18 games this year.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bennett, Derkack lead Dayton over St. Bonaventure 72-70

Dayton hosts Rhode Island after Tripp's 23-point outing

Saint Joseph's (PA) plays Dayton following Simpson's 27-point game

Guinyard leads Duquesne against Dayton after 20-point outing

Bennett scores 20 in Dayton's 79-72 win against George Washington

Jordan Derkack's double-double propels Dayton past Fordham 63-56 in Atlantic 10 Conference opener

Fordham Rams face the Dayton Flyers, look for 4th straight victory

Bennett and Dayton host Liberty

Javon Bennett scores 25 in Dayton's 97-69 win over Florida State

Jacari White hits all 7 of his 3s, sets Cavs mark with 12 straight over 3 games; Virginia wins 86-73

Montgomery's 27 points lead Dayton over East Tennessee State 88-71

L'Etang, Derkack lead Dayton to 84-79 OT win over Georgetown at ESPN Events Invitational