Basketball player Dereck Lively II previously represented the Duke Blue Devils of Duke University. He is a huge man who stands at 7 feet 1 inch and plays the center position. Being a five-star recruit, he had a lot of other offers. He had offers from schools like Michigan, Penn State, and Kentucky, but he finally selected Duke.
Dereck Lively is a paint beast who can utilize his height to push opponents down the post and score at whim. His finest skill would be his shot-blocking abilities, as he averaged over two blocks per game in college.
Dereck Lively II at Westtown School, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Dereck Lively II went to Westtown School in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. Dereck was also chosen to play in the 2022 McDonald's All-American game. The five-star center as a senior, averaged 14.0 points, 14.0 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game. He dominated the paint and he used his size and his weight to score willingly inside. He was a force with his shot-blocking and created nightmares for the opposition. Dereck Lively II was a First Team All-State honoree and one of five national finalists for the Naismith Award. He was also ranked as the nation’s No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2022 by ESPN.
FAQs
A. Dereck Lively is an extremely impressive defender. He can send the majority of the shots back because of his height and wingspan. His timing to get up to challenge the shots are interesting. He was also selected for the ACC All-Defensive team (2023).
A. Dereck Lively II is a center and a shot-blocking force.
A. Dereck Lively II’s jersey number is 1 and he fills up the center spot for the Duke Blue Devils.
A. Dereck Lively played a total of 32 games for the Duke Blue Devils. He started as a starter in 25 of the 32 games he played.
