Top-ranked point guard prospect Deron Rippey Jr. has scheduled official visits with three esteemed programs: UNC Tar Heels, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Texas Longhorns. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound five-star recruit from Blair Academy, New Jersey, is considered one of the most coveted players in the 2026 class, with over 40 schools vying for his attention.
Rippey’s official visits are set for
– UNC Tar Heels: August 31 – September 2
– Alabama Crimson Tide: September 12 – 14
– Texas Longhorns: September 19 – 21
The talented point guard has been impressing scouts with his athleticism, allowing him to make momentum-changing plays on both ends of the court. 247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein praised Rippey’s two-way abilities, noting that he “impacts the game as much on the defensive end as he does the offensive end”.
Rippey’s recruitment has garnered significant attention from top programs, including Duke Blue Devils, although he hasn’t scheduled an official visit with them yet. NC State Wolfpack’s new coaching staff, led by Will Wade, has also made a strong push for Rippey’s services, visiting him just last week.
With his official visits lined up, Rippey will likely make a decision that could shape the future of college basketball.
