Lenape standout Derek Simpson is staying in the Garden State to compete at the next level. The Indians star averaged 21 points per game during his junior season in Medford, leading Lenape to a (10-4) record. He’s set to enter his senior season as one of the top returning guards in NJ. On Sunday, Simpson announced his commitment to Rutgers, choosing the Scarlet Knights over ten other D1 offers.

Check out Simpson’s junior season highlight reel, and his 2021 JSZ All-Zone profile: