DEREK SIMPSON NEWS

Enters transfer portal Simpson entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Rutgers' first-round loss of the 2024 Big Ten Tournament ended Simpson's sophomore season. Compared to the guard's freshman campaign, he played a little bit more and started a whole lot his second year, thereby raising his stock significantly for colleges interested in him.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes in losing effort Simpson ended with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Thursday's 78-66 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Simpson chipped in nine points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal as the Scarlet Knights were defeated by Wisconsin on Thursday. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has appeared in all 29 games this season (24 starts), averaging 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, three assists and 1.4 steals on 26.1 minutes per game. Simpson will look to help Rutgers close out the regular season with a win over OSU on Sunday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers' Derek Simpson receives invite to European basketball tour led by ex-RU coach this summer Rutgers guard Derek Simpson received an invitation to partake in a European tour organized by a former Scarlet Knights coach this summer.

FEBRUARY 29 • NJ.COM

Scores 19 against Minnesota Simpson chipped in 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes during Sunday's 81-70 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Simpson chipped in 19 points, five rebounds and three assists as the Scarlet Knights were taken down by the Golden Gophers on Sunday. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has struggled to find his shot lately, shooting just 12-of-39 across Rutgers' last four outings. Simpson will look to find his mark from the field during Thursday's showdown with Purdue.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Simpson scores 19, Rutgers rallies from 15-point deficit to beat Michigan 69-59

Derek Simpson scored 14 of his 19 points in the second half and Rutgers rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat Michigan 69-59

FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works through rough shooting night Simpson racked up 14 points (3-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 87-82 OT win over Nebraska.

Impact Simpson managed to overcome a tough night from the field, posting 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in a win over the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has struggled since moving back into the starting lineup at the end of December, averaging 12 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and one steal while shooting 32.4 percent from the field across his last six starts. Simpson will look to find his rhythm from the field during Sunday's matchup with the Fighting Illini.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Clifford Omoruyi has double-double; Derek Simpson hits late 3 to lift Rutgers over Stonehill 59-58

Clifford Omoruyi scored 17 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, Derek Simpson hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 12.7 seconds left and Rutgers beat Stonehill 59-58

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Derek Simpson lifts Rutgers past upset-minded Stonehill Derek Simpson drilled the go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds left and Rutgers survived an upset bid by visiting Stonehill, escaping with a 5...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Effective in win Simpson racked up 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 71-40 win over Saint Peter's.

Impact Simpson continued to produce as a starter while Austin Williams was eased back into action against the Peacocks. The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who averaged 16 points, 1.7 rebounds, three assist and 1.3 steals across three fill-in starts, should see a significant role reduction when Austin Williams returns to a full workload.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Simpson scores 23 points, Clifford Omoruyi has double-double and Rutgers beats Howard 85-63

Derek Simpson scored 23 points, Clifford Omoruyi added 15 points and 14 rebounds and Rutgers beat Howard 85-63

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Derek Simpson leads Rutgers to win over Howard Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Derek Simpson (0) drives to the basket during the Big Ten Men s Basketball Tournament game against the Purdue...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Simpson scores 15 points and Rutgers defeats Georgetown 71-60

Derek Simpson scored 15 points and Rutgers used a strong defense to defeat Georgetown 71-60

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Part of starting lineup Simpson is part of Rutgers' starting lineup Thursday against Michigan, according to Brian Fonseca of The Star-Ledger.

Impact Across his three games started, Simpson averaged 8.7 points and 3.0 rebounds. He will serve as a lineup replacement for Aundre Hyatt on Thursday.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simpson's late and-1 FT help Rutgers beat Penn State 59-56

Derek Simpson tied his career high with 16 points, including the go-ahead three-point play in the closing seconds, Cam Spencer scored 11 of his 13 in the second half and Rutgers ra...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 10 points in loss Simpson finished Tuesday's 82-72 loss to Nebraska with 10 points (5-7 FG), one rebound and one steal over 19 minutes.

Impact Simpson scored in double figures for the first time in almost two months during yet another loss for the Scarlet Knights. Though he started the season as a capable scorer, Simpson hasn't been able to take or make many shots for much of 2023.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Simpson is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Temple.

Impact Simpson will start Friday with Paul Mulcahy (shoulder) out. The freshman point guard is averaging 10.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 27.7 minutes across three games this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 off bench Simpson chipped in 16 points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-10 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 73-65 win over UMass Lowell.

Impact Simpson has increased his points and minutes over the first three games, impressively getting to the free-throw line ten times in Saturday's game. If he continues to play this well, the first-year guard may not even need to start to be a double-digit scorer.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE