Derrick Hicks brings defensive guard energy to East-West
Derrick Hicks is a freshman guard for East-West University whose current role looks more grind-first than box-score flashy: in the 2025-26 season opener, he logged 7 minutes, went 0-for-3 from the field, and committed 2 fouls in a tough loss to SIU Edwardsville[2][4][5]. The key takeaway is that he’s already trusted to start and defend up top, which usually signals toughness, coachability, and a willingness to do the dirty work—useful traits if a team wants a low-drama, high-motor backcourt piece rather than a volume scorer[2][4][7].
