5-Star PG Deron Rippey Trims List To 5, Eliminates UNC

Posted Nov 17, 2025
Deron Rippey Jr., a 5-star point guard in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, is down to five schools. The 6-foot-2 senior out of Blair Academy (NJ) will consider Duke, Miami, NC State, Tennessee, and Texas. Rippey, the No. 2 ranked point guard in the class, has officially visited each finalist. Rippey is ranked as the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2026 class. (On3.com)

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