Four-star SF Aiden Derkack commits to Providence

Aiden Derkack, a four-star shooting guard in the 2026 class, has committed to Providence, he told Rivals.

The 6-foot-5 small forward out of SPIRE Academy (OH) ultimately chose the Friars over Dayton and USC, but also received offers from Villanova, VCU, Indiana, Maryland, Oklahoma State, Xavier, and several others.

Derkack is ranked as the No. 66 overall player in the class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He’s also the No. 25 small forward and No. 5 player in the state of Ohio. 

As a junior at Colonia High School (NJ), Derkack averaged 27 points and eight rebounds per game.

Derkack Scouting Report

Rivals National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw evaluated Derkack this summer:

“Derkack is a jack-of-all-trades type of wing,” Shaw wrote. “Someone who puts their fingerprints on many aspects of an outcome. For starters, the 6-foot-6 wing plays hard and has a natural feel. He is comfortable attacking from the wing, getting teammates involved, and also defending multiple positions. He will need to work on his shooting consistency, but he limits turnovers and puts the ball in advantageous situations.”