Deron Rippey Jr. sets competitive goals ahead of freshman season at Duke
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Top point guard prospect Deron Rippey Jr. discussed his ambitions as he prepares to join Duke for his freshman season this fall. Rippey aims to evolve from a leading high school player to a top collegiate athlete and aims for an NBA career. He received Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year accolades in New Jersey twice and averaged 15.7 points per game in his senior year at Blair Academy. Rippey looks forward to using feedback from the Duke coaching staff to facilitate his growth on and off the court.
- •Rippey is a five-star recruit and point guard prospect.
- •He averaged 15.7 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds in his senior season.
- •He seeks feedback from Duke coaches to improve his skills.
- •Rippey aims to transition to a professional career in the NBA.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star Duke commit reveals competitive goals ahead of freshman season
"Top point guard prospect Deron Rippey Jr. recently opened up on his collegiate goals at Duke ahead of his first season with the Blue Devils.
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