<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1rE0gB_0uOs7fHE00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1rE0gB_0uOs7fHE00" width="611" height="320" >Rutgers is now in the mix for one of the highest-ranked in-state prospects after offering four-star guard Aiden Derkack of Colonia (N.J.) on Wednesday.The 6-foot-5 Derkack is the No. 74-ranked overall prospect and No. 5-ranked New Jersey player in the class of 2026.The Rutgers offer was particularly meaningful for Derkack, who is the younger brother of Rutgers junior guard Jordan Derkack."Not only is it a school that's near home, but obviously my brother plays there," Derkack said. "I wouldn't get to play with him, but to see him over the next few years playing there is pretty cool. It's gonna be a really exciting year for Rutgers basketball and it's awesome to have an offer there."Derkack also has a close connection with former Rutgers guard Geo Baker, who has worked with Derkack as a basketball trainer. Through that relationship, Baker has been able to provide insight into what life as a Scarlet Knight is like."[Baker told me] if you put in the work, you get an opportunity to play, that they have a way of finding players that fit their system really good and really how amazing the fan base [is]."After averaging 20 points and 7.7 rebounds per game as the leading scorer for Colonia last season, Derkack has received three high-major offers from Rutgers, Villanova and TCU."I'm really thankful. I mean all the offers I have are awesome offers with great coaching staffs," Derkack said. "Honestly, I'm focused on getting better every day, finishing off the summer really strong and having a dominant junior year at Colonia."On Tuesday, Derkack was also upgraded to a four-star prospect in the latest round of Top247 player ratings."It's great, but it's definitely motivation to be a five-star," Derkack said of the upgrade. "I think I have what it takes to be one and I'm just gonna keep working to get there."The next step for Derkack is to set up a recruiting visit to campus."I think [I'll visit] soon," Derkack said. "The good news is I get to see my brother a lot over there, so I'm kind of familiar with the facilities and the living situation with it only being 20 minutes from my house, but I definitely want to take a look more from a player [perspective]." Derkack is looking at three elements of a college program as he continues his recruitment."For me it's about do I fit into the play style," Derkack said. "Also, I think it's super important to have a great relationship with your coaches and [it's] really important for me to put myself in a place where I can get better to play professionally."</div></body>

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Four-star Aiden Derkack talks Rutgers Basketball offer

Rutgers is now in the mix for one of the highest-ranked in-state prospects after offering four-star guard Aiden Derkack of Colonia (N.J.) on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5 Derkack is the No. 74-ranked overall prospect and No. 5-ranked New Jersey player in the class of 2026. The Rutgers offer was particularly meaningful...

Four-star Aiden Derkack talks Rutgers Basketball offer

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