Five-Star 2026 Guard Deron Rippey Jr. Details NC State Recruitment

Posted Dec 12, 2025
Deron Rippey Jr. is one of the top recruits in the entire 2026 class with Rivals’ industry rankings listing him as the No. 11 overall player nationally, and the No. 2 point guard prospect. North Carolina State has been targeting Rippey throughout his recruitment process, and hosted the 6’2” guard on campus in Raleigh for an official visit on November 7. (Sports Illustrated)

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