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Duke lands prized PG Rippey; '26 class now No. 1

December 31, 2025

Jeff BorzelloCloseJeff BorzelloBasketball recruiting insiderJeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014. Follow on XPaul BiancardiClosePaul BiancardiBasketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN. com 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright StateFollow on XDec 30, 2025, 04:29 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFive-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. announced his commitment to Duke on Tuesday, moving the Blue Devils to the top of the recruiting class rankings. Rippey chose Jon Scheyer's program over NC State, Tennessee, Miami and Texas.

Duke lands prized PG Rippey; '26 class now No. 1

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He took official visits to each of his finalists, as well as a couple of other schools, with the perceived favorite shifting a couple of times since the summer.
But Duke turned up the heat on Rippey as the fall progressed and made him a priority in the backcourt."I felt like they fit my play style," Rippey told ESPN.
"They want to be on the attack on both offense and defense, and that is what I do best.
My aggressive play style is different.
My dream is to win a national championship.

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Duke lands prized PG Rippey; '26 class now No. 1

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Duke lands prized PG Rippey; '26 class now No. 1

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