Duke men’s basketball just landed its third five-star recruit this year on Tuesday when Deron Rippey Jr., the No. 2 ranked point guard for the Class of 2026 according to On3’s Rivals, committed to the Blue Devils. Five-star recruit forwards Cameron Williams and Bryson Howard previously committed to the Duke for next season.
Rippey’s other finalists included NC State, Tennessee, Miami and Texas. He visited all five of his finalists, but his late October visit to Durham, N.C., helped seal the deal for him. Coach Jon Scheyer was also a big pull for Rippey.
