Jordan Derkack

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. He committed to play college basketball at Merrimack.

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. Following the season, he transferred to Rutgers, choosing the Scarlet Knights over Seton Hall and Penn State.