Derek Simpson…

[RUHouston]

…is one of the Frosh we see on other teams that comes in and OWNS IT. I guess we can start having nice things now LOL!

He’s fearless and the LEGACY of Number Zero continues!

@Geo_Baker_1 thank you for letting Derek wear that esteemed number!

 

[RUinOhio]

He's already done more than Jones, so maybe he should be declaring for the draft lol

 

[robjknight]

Derek will be a candidate for B1G Freshman of the Year. We have so many good pieces it’s hard to pick a favorite. This will be a very enjoyable year. Enjoy the ride.

 

[rubjk]

He's already done more than Jones, so maybe he should be declaring for the draft lol

He is a team player, played defense and is unselfish. That’s why he is contributing and Jones is a high school gym rat.

 

[PiscatawayMike]

The kid can sky!

 

[kcg88]

Derek will be a candidate for B1G Freshman of the Year. We have so many good pieces it’s hard to pick a favorite. This will be a very enjoyable year. Enjoy the ride.

He might be if Jett Howard wasn't in the league. He's gonna score 15 a night for Michigan.

 

[BigEastPhil]

Simpson gonna be a star !

 

[Rokodesh]

Whatever happened to Jones? Serious question

He's already done more than Jones, so maybe he should be declaring for the draft lol

 

[Caliknight]

Great pick up. When your point guard can dunk with ease, you have an athletic team. He can also pass and shoot.

 

[RutgersClassof2004]

Team looks ridiculous. Cliff, Hyatt, Paul, Cam, Mag? as first line?

 

[Mr Magoo]

It’s only two games against weak competition but Cam, Simpson, and Woolfolk have easily exceeded my expectations. Cam fills a stat sheet and does SO much more than shoot well, Simpson looks like a do-it-all guard with athleticism and extreme confidence, and Woolfolk has the strength, agility and footwork of a seasoned player, along with passing skills and a jump hook.

Last year, at this time, we were inserting Hyatt, who looked lost, and a grossly over-rated Jaden Jones, while struggling to beat weak competition and even losing to Lafayette. This year, the newcomers are contributing to blowing weak teams out of the RAC.

 

[jordkap]

He's already done more than Jones, so maybe he should be declaring for the draft lol

Ok, this is pretty funny

 

[S_Janowski]

I think we got a real steal with this kid.

South Jersey basketball (outside of Camden) doesn’t put out a ton of high caliber D1 talent (compared to hs football).

Simpson could have played in Philly or a North Jersey powerhouse but decided to stay with Lenape and probably went a bit under the radar because of that.

 

[willisneverrana43]

I've only watched the highlights of the first two games, though the highlight video for last night's game was over 20 minutes. Everything looks good.

But it's preseason, and we're playing bad teams. We won't even start to learn what type of team this is until the Miami game and as we move through December into 2023.

 

[Loyal_2RU]

I've only watched the highlights of the first two games, though the highlight video for last night's game was over 20 minutes. Everything looks good.

But it's preseason, and we're playing bad teams. We won't even start to learn what type of team this is until the Miami game and as we move through December into 2023.

We know the team can sail in a clear breeze. Hopefully we will learn that they also can navigate rough seas.

 

[Scangg]

I've only watched the highlights of the first two games, though the highlight video for last night's game was over 20 minutes. Everything looks good.

But it's preseason, and we're playing bad teams. We won't even start to learn what type of team this is until the Miami game and as we move through December into 2023.

Narrator: It is not preseason

 

[willisneverrana43]

Narrator: It is not preseason

Audience: That's what lots of folks call the games before conference games begin. This isn't NFL football.

 

[PiscatawayMike]

I've only watched the highlights of the first two games, though the highlight video for last night's game was over 20 minutes. Everything looks good.

But it's preseason, and we're playing bad teams. We won't even start to learn what type of team this is until the Miami game and as we move through December into 2023.

Tell Pikiell and Co. the Lafayette game was preseason last season.

It was the major storyline all year.

 

[willisneverrana43]

Tell Pikiell and Co. the Lafayette game was preseason last season.

It was the major storyline all year.

No doubt bad things can happen in the preseason.

 

[zebnatto]

I've only watched the highlights of the first two games, though the highlight video for last night's game was over 20 minutes. Everything looks good.

But it's preseason, and we're playing bad teams. We won't even start to learn what type of team this is until the Miami game and as we move through December into 2023.

Where is the 20-minut video highlight?

 

[willisneverrana43]

Where is the 20-minut video highlight?

 

[RUHouston]

BUMP!

The kid has ice in his veins!

 

[shields]

Great foul shooting.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Another recruit who some posters (some very active ones) pointed to as proof that Pikiell could not recruit.....😃😃😃.

 

[Scarlet Blind]

The ONLY reason he wasn't a higher rated recruit was that he wasn't a big AAU circuit guy. He is definitely a top 50-100 talent.

 

[MV9000]

He’s incredible. Shot from the floor roughly but plays like a vet. No Caleb. No Paul. No problem

 

[kcg88]

Can we pump the breaks on a guy shooting 10-30? I like his game but let's not go overboard based on three games against lower level teams.

 

[babbs09]

Kid is really impressive. Was he 10-10 at the line? Unreal.

 

[shields]

Arizona State was interested. Team 2000 miles away thought he was good.

 

[urbanecane]

Can we pump the breaks on a guy shooting 10-30? I like his game but let's not go overboard based on three games against lower level teams.

Certainly fair, but he’s at least shown that he can give 20 minutes of b10 level play. That’s a win for a freshman in my book.

 

[Skull83]

Can we pump the breaks on a guy shooting 10-30? I like his game but let's not go overboard based on three games against lower level teams.

You can if you want to kcg88, I’m hitting the accelerator 🙂

 

[RUHouston]

Can we pump the breaks on a guy shooting 10-30? I like his game but let's not go overboard based on three games against lower level teams.

You’re free to, friend.

I choose not to.

 

[RUPete]

Like all freshmen, he’s got plenty to work on, decision making primarily. But with two of our key experienced guys out, it was good to see the new guys step up and help grind out a win and avoid potential disaster in, drum roll….the preseason.

 

[mikeyo]

You’re free to, friend.

I choose not to.

Yep. Looks like we snagged
another Jersey sleeper , i.e
Harper, Jr

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Can we pump the breaks on a guy shooting 10-30? I like his game but let's not go overboard based on three games against lower level teams.

I trust my eyes. You can just see "IT" with Simpson and Woolfolk.

The same way I knew Jaden Jones had issues with court awareness on offense and defense after watching him in a few games.

THe same way I knew Jalen Miller was a ball hawk on defense that would help the team after watching him a few games last year.

 

[Mr Magoo]

Arizona State was interested. Team 2000 miles away thought he was good.

Can’t stand the Hurleys but they know talent

 

[red sail]

DS is going to be a great player for RU, but I think some of his shots are forced. He had an open man at least 3 or 4 times.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

DS is going to be a great player for RU, but I think some of his shots are forced. He had an open man at least 3 or 4 times.

I was very disappointed that he missed a bunch of people and he doesn’t see the court while driving.

Cliff is 7 foot and ran the court. I know he drew the foul and scored the 2 points, but the ball has to be given to Cliff

late in 1st half Cliff sprinted down court and had his man posted. We had a player on the wing so with 2 passes Cliff has his guy deep. Simpson didn’t see it.

 

[rubjk]

I trust my eyes. You can just see "IT" with Simpson and Woolfolk.

The same way I knew Jaden Jones had issues with court awareness on offense and defense after watching him in a few games.

THe same way I knew Jalen Miller was a ball hawk on defense that would help the team after watching him a few games last year.

Yup last year some younger guys looked lost early on, none really do this year, Chol maybe a bit.

 

[Rhuarc]

I was very disappointed that he missed a bunch of people and he doesn’t see the court while driving.

Cliff is 7 foot and ran the court. I know he drew the foul and scored the 2 points, but the ball has to be given to Cliff

late in 1st half Cliff sprinted down court and had his man posted. We had a player on the wing so with 2 passes Cliff has his guy deep. Simpson didn’t see it.

3 games into his career if this is the worst thing he's doing, I'm pretty darn happy.

When he finally hits that one handed, baseline slam I'm gonna be so happy for him. He's tried in each of the last 2 games and couldn't put it down. At least today's effort was somewhat close and he got fouled.