MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Derrick Collins
OFFICIAL #11
| NBA Experience | 25th season |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1965 (New Orleans, La.) |
| Resides | Sugar Land, Texas |
| High School | Brother Martin (New Orleans, La.) |
| College | Xavier University of Louisiana ’88 |
Derrick Collins has officiated 1,389 regular-season games and 35 playoff games in 24 seasons as an NBA staff official. He also worked the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
Before joining the NBA, Collins officiated five seasons in the Continental Basketball Association and three seasons in the WNBA, working the Finals in both leagues.
He has seven years of collegiate officiating experience in various conferences, including the Big 12, Conference USA, SEC, Southland, Southwestern Athletic and SunBelt. The New Orleans native also officiated high school basketball in Louisiana.
Collins holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA), where he played four seasons on the basketball team and was a 1985-86 NAIA All-America Honorable Mention selection. In 2023, he was inducted into the XULA Athletic Hall of Fame.
Collins enjoys fishing, horseback riding, pool, weight training, bowling and golf.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Martin |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Glory |
| Favorite Musician | Bob Marley |
| Favorite Book | The Bible |
| Favorite Meal | Gumbo |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Africa |
| Bucket List | Fly an Airplane |