Deron Rippey Jr's father recaps Kentucky visit, discusses interest and pitch

Posted Oct 12, 2025
Kentucky basketball has cast a wide net in the 2026 class, but only a handful have become priorities. One of those high-priority players is Deron Rippey Jr., who is widely seen as the best point guard in the class. The Kentucky staff has been recruiting Rippey for a while now, but the interest has only increased, especially as of late. (Sports Illustrated)

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