2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster

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5 Derryen Whyte

  • Class Junior
  • Position Guard
  • Ht./Wt. 6-2 / 190
  • Hometown Irvington, N.J.
  • High School Union
  • Major Marketing

Biography

Honors and Awards:
- Second Team All-NJAC (2020-21)
- NJAC Player of the Week (12/20/21)
- MBWA Division II/III Weekly Honorable Mention (12/21/21)

2021-22: Appeared in 26 of 27 games as a junior, making 20 starts as a guard ... was second on NJCU in scoring (10.2 ppg), shooting (.451), three-point shooting (.379) and free-throw shooting (.824) ... scored in double-figure 11 times, including at least 18 seven times and 20-plus three times ... scored 21 points to go with five rebounds and an assist against William Paterson (12/1) ... put in another 21 points to go with six rebounds and a steal against Stockton (1/12) ... poured in a career-high 27 points against then-#1 Yeshiva (12/15), to go with five boards and career-best marks in assists (3) and steals (3) ... registered 15 points, a career-high-tying eight rebounds, two assists and a block against TCNJ (1/31) ... had 18 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal in the NJAC First Round win over Rutgers-Camden (2/22).

2020-21: Was one of just two players to play and start in all eight games for the Gothic Knights … first on the team in scoring (12.4 ppg) and three-point percentage (.514) and third in shooting percentage (.508) … also averaged 2.8 rebounds per game … scored a career-best 22 points to go with three rebounds at Stockton (2/12) … poured in 18 points and grabbed a season-high five rebounds in the win at Montclair State (2/27) … chipped in 17 points and four boards and was 5-of-6 from three in the NJAC Championship win over Stockton (3/19).

2018-20: Attended Caldwell University, playing one season for the Division II Cougars.
Derryen Whyte Caldwell Player Profile

High School: A 2018 graduate of Union High School ... played four years of basketball, including two on the varsity team ... team captain as a senior ... first team all-conference and all-county as a senior.

Personal: Son of Bridgette Mingoes and Edward Whyte ... has three siblings, Tishanna, Akilah and Romario ... pursuing a career in graphic design.

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2020-21Sophomore

    Guard
    6'2" 190 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2021-22Junior

    Guard
    6'2" 190 lbs
    5