Derek Rollins is a 6'5" Small Forward in the 2026 class.
Rollins attends Spire Institute in Ohio.
Rollins's Player Profile was created on November 2, 2025.
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Expert Analysis
Derek
RollinsSF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Spire Institute
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OH
EPL Playoffs: Available W/F Prospects
14p 4r 2a 6/12 FG vs Hargrave -Love the versatility in Rollins game as a prospect that can...
Written by Aaron Proia
Derek
RollinsSF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Spire Institute
|
OH
Elite Eight Prospects Turning Heads In EPL Tournament
Rollins is a player who allows for a lot of lineup versatility. Spire plays him at the 3,...
Written by Jaylen Fuller
Derek
RollinsSF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Spire Institute
|
OH
Hoop Hall Prep: Aggressive Guards
21p 8r 1a 2s 10/15 FG vs St Thomas More -Rollins really had the midrange going against STM,...
Written by Aaron Proia
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14p 4r 2a 6/12 FG vs Hargrave
-Love the versatility in Rollins game as a prospect that can score as an undersized albeit strong post player. Or as a pick n pop wing prospect that can both knock down shots on the perimeter or attack closeouts. Rollins scored on a bump n lay at the rim in transition, knocked down two C+S wing 3s, spun off a defender in the post to finish with some flair with the 1-hand extension layup, and threw absolute rockets of crosscourt skip passes to shooters. His array of spin moves, drop steps, and putbacks give Spire a skilled wing prospect that can take advantage of switches on the low block while possessing enough perimeter ball skills to get to his spots in the halfcourt.
Rollins is a player who allows for a lot of lineup versatility. Spire plays him at the 3, the 4, and even occasionally as a small ball 5. At 6 feet 5 with a wider frame, Rollins can somewhat hold his own in the post against much taller players. Offensively, Rollins is a mismatch driving on bigs from the perimeter and finishing around the basket thanks to some solid footwork and a strong understanding of finishing angles. Rollins finds himself very often getting to the free-throw line and can finish through contact with the best of them. These driving opportunities are open for Rollins due to defenders having to honor his shooting ability.
-Rollins really had the midrange going against STM, shooting a near-automatic 67% from the floor to open up his driving lanes in the 2H when defenses had to play up on him to try and take away the midrange jumpers. Loved the way that Rollins plays through contact at both ends of the floor as a prospect that imposes his will on the game– fighting well over ball screens to keep his man in front while flashing his arms to disrupt passing lanes. Rollins also played with good pace in transition as a bull in a china shop driver that will double cross over and get right at you again to attack the outside shoulder to gain leverage on his paths to the rim. Nebraska native enjoying a productive start to his PG season with Spire.