Deron Rippey Jr. said this week at the USA Basketball U19 National Team Training Camp that he is planning a visit to North Carolina. A 5-star two-way guard, Rippey is receiving interest from the nation's top college basketball programs. When asked about upcoming visits, he replied, "I'm visiting Alabama Sept. 13th, and I'll get a date for a UNC visit soon." (Inside Carolina)
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