Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils made a big splash in the 2026 recruiting class, landing the commitment of five-star guard Deron Rippey Jr.
Rippey announced his pledge to the program on Tuesday, via ESPN. Hailing from Blairstown, New Jersey, he had offers from Power Five programs like Miami, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Syracuse before committing to the Blue Devils.
“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. Coach Jon Scheyer recruits high-level talent and teaches those players how to play for each other. That’s the only way to win. Their plan for me is to come in to lead and make an impact on winning. I am all about both.”…