It's official, Deron Rippey Jr. is a Blue Devil.
On Tuesday afternoon, the No. 1 point guard in the class of 2026 committed to the Duke Blue Devils over a lengthy list of other powerhouse programs, including the NC State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Rippey also snubbed the Tennessee Volunteers, Texas Longhorns, and Miami Hurricanes, giving the Blue Devils an even bigger ego boost as the program's recruiting success continues to blossom.
With Rippey's commitment, Duke and head coach Jon Scheyer moved into position to claim their third consecutive No. 1 class in the country, an incredible feat for a head coach only in his fourth year in the role.