Jordan Derkack - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Coming off a DNP Derkack did not take the court in Monday's 75-68 loss to UCLA.

Impact No reason was provided for Derkack's absence, but considering his playing time had been trending downward of late, this appears to be a coach's decision. He was averaging 22.9 mpg on the season, but that's taken a hit since his removal from the starting five in mid-December. Over his last four games, he was averaging 4.5 ppg across 16.8 mpg. It remains to be seen if this trend will continue Thursday at Nebraska.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine off the bench Derkack notched nine points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 80-76 victory over Penn State.

Impact Derkack posted nine points, two rebounds and three assists during Tuesday's win over the Nittany Lions, operating off the bench for just the second time this season. The 6-foot-6 junior has appeared in all 10 games after transferring in from Merrimack (eight starts), averaging 7.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, three assists and 1.2 steals on 25.6 minutes per game. Regardless of his status in the starting lineup, Derkack figures to remain involved for Rutgers moving forward.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays involved off the bench Derkack ended Tuesday's 85-84 OT victory over Notre Dame with 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Derkack logged 34 minutes of action against the Fighting Irish after coming off the bench for the first time this season. The 6-foot-6 junior, who struggled to get going as a member of the Scarlet Knights' starting lineup, came through in a big way during Tuesday's overtime win over Notre Dame.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tuesday Derkack is not included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Notre Dame, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Derkack will be coming off the bench after having started all previous games this season. The junior forward has averaged 6.8 and 5.8 rebounds on 24.0 minutes across five appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stands out in win Derkack provided six points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 98-81 victory over Monmouth.

Impact Derkack posted six points, six rebounds, nine assists and two steals, contributing on both ends of the court as the Scarlett Knights took down the Hawks. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all three games for Rutgers this season, and despite not transferring over his 17 points per game from Merrimack last season, he continues to make meaningful contributions for the Scarlett Knights. Derkack is averaging 7.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, four assists and 1.7 steals on 25.3 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What is Rutgers getting in Merrimack transfer Jordan Derkack? Scouting report Taking a look at what Merrimack transfer (and N.J. native) Jordan Derkack brings to Rutgers.

APRIL 18, 2024 • NJ.COM

Penn State Basketball Transfer Portal Target: Merrimack G Jordan Derkack Lions247 breaks down Penn State basketball's latest transfer portal target — Merrimack guard Jordan Derkack.

APRIL 11, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Derkack scores 23 in Merrimack's 72-66 victory against LIU in Northeast Conference Tournament

Led by Jordan Derkack's 23 points, the Merrimack Warriors defeated the Long Island Sharks 72-66 in the Northeast Conference Tournament

MARCH 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Derkack scores 34 as Merrimack beats LIU 82-79 in OT

The Merrimack Warriors defeated the Long Island Sharks 82-79 in overtime on Thursday night led by Jordan Derkack's 34 points

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Derkack scores 19 to guide Merrimack to 60-44 victory over Wagner

Jordan Derkack scored 19 points to lead Merrimack to a 60-44 victory over Wagner

JANUARY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Derkack's 19 lead Merrimack over Le Moyne 66-62

Led by Jordan Derkack's 19 points, the Merrimack Warriors defeated the Le Moyne Dolphins 66-62

JANUARY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Derkack scores 21, Merrimack downs Fairleigh Dickinson 60-56 in NEA opener

Led by Jordan Derkack's 21 points, the Merrimack Warriors defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 60-56 on Thursday night to open Northeast Conference play

JANUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Derkack's 21 help Merrimack take down Bucknell 68-52

Led by Jordan Derkack's 21 points, the Merrimack Warriors defeated the Bucknell Bison 68-52 on Friday

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Derkack's 33 lead Merrimack over UMass-Lowell 74-68

The Merrimack Warriors defeated the UMass-Lowell River Hawks 74-68 led by Jordan Derkack's 33 points

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

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Derkack scores 23 in Merrimack's 72-66 victory against LIU in Northeast Conference Tournament

Derkack scores 34 as Merrimack beats LIU 82-79 in OT

Derkack scores 19 to guide Merrimack to 60-44 victory over Wagner

Derkack's 19 lead Merrimack over Le Moyne 66-62

Derkack scores 21, Merrimack downs Fairleigh Dickinson 60-56 in NEA opener

Derkack's 21 help Merrimack take down Bucknell 68-52

Derkack's 33 lead Merrimack over UMass-Lowell 74-68