5-star PG recruit made the Duke win at Madison Square Garden even better

Nov 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) goes to the basket against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesWhen the Duke Blue Devils defeated the Kansas Jayhawks, it wasn't the only thing of not at Madison Square Garden that night.

As they secured the double-digit win, the Blue Devils had five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. watching from the stands. Rippey isn't just a blue-chip prospect, but he's also one of the biggest targets for Duke head coach Jon Scheyer.

Rippey is the No. 1 point guard in the class of 2026, the No. 1 prospect out of New Jersey, and the No. 11 overall prospect in…