Derrick Morton-Rivera
#183"6’4 170 Guard Class of 2026 Father Judge High School"
Temple
Scout Report
The City of Brotherly Love has produced another promising guard who's ready to take his talents to North Broad Street.
Background
Derrick Morton-Rivera honed his craft in Philadelphia's competitive basketball scene while suiting up for Father Judge High School. The 6-3 shooting guard developed his game in one of the nation's most talent-rich metropolitan areas, where elite competition is never far away. At Father Judge, he's had the opportunity to play alongside highly-regarded underclassman Rezon Harris Jr., a 2028 forward ranked #46 nationally in his class.
Playing Style
Morton-Rivera brings prototypical size for the shooting guard position at 6-3, allowing him to create matchup problems against smaller defenders while possessing the athleticism to compete with bigger wings. His skill set appears well-rounded for a player of his ranking, showing the ability to contribute on both ends of the floor. The Philadelphia product has demonstrated the versatility that college coaches covet in modern guards, with the frame to defend multiple positions and the basketball IQ to make plays in transition. His development trajectory suggests a player who maximizes his tools through high basketball intelligence and consistent work ethic.
Recruitment
Morton-Rivera generated significant interest from Division I programs, collecting 11 offers from schools including South Florida, Louisiana Tech, Albany, Bryant, Robert Morris, Towson, and Fordham before ultimately committing to Temple. His decision to stay home and play for the Owls gives him the opportunity to compete in front of family and friends while contributing to a program looking to rebuild its reputation in the American Athletic Conference.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Offers
11Temple
Committed
Chose Temple over 10 other offers
South Florida
Louisiana Tech
BryantHighlights
Social Activity
@pclsportsnet @SJPBroadcasting Final: FJ 60, SJP 49 Morton-Rivera: 21 Westfield: 15 Tyler: 14 Moshinski: 6 Adedeji: 3 Lilly: 1 Lesovitz: 13 Peterson: 12 Jus. McKie: 10 Jul. McKie: 10 Howlett: 4 @pclsportsnet @SJPBroadcasting
.@RoccoWestfield had a huge night with 11 points, 10 rebounds & nine assists while @MaxMoshinski had 17 points & eight boards as @fjhoops downed @ARyanbasketball, 74-64. @mir44rivera added 16 points for @FJAthletics. Seth Gaye poured in 27 points and Malik Hughes had 18 for @ARHS
.@fjhoops senior guard Derrick Morton-Rivera (@mir44rivera) scored 19 points against @cec_hoops to become the all-time leading scorer, surpassing Marc Rodriguez (@TheVillage____) who previously held the record at 1,260. The @TUMBBHoops commit now stands at 1,269 points https://t.co/zbnYeRsfnI
.@fjhoops shot 14-26 (53.8%) from three-point range in its 97-71 win over @cec_hoops: @RoccoWestfield 19 points, three 👌s @mir44rivera 19 points, three 👌s @MaxMoshinski 21 points, three 👌s Khory Copeland nine point, 11 assists @RezonHarrisJr, @nazir_tyler2027 two 👌s each
@mir44rivera is officially the ALL-TIME leading scorer for @fjhoops 🔥 The hard work has paid off! We hope you'll join us in giving him a big congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #NEWHEIGHTSNYC🔵🔴⚪️ https://t.co/3FRWMmHEIh