Syracuse basketball 2026 five-star priority target Deron Rippey Jr. from New York City continues to make moves in the national rankings for his class.
On Monday, Rivals updated its 2026 rankings. The 6-foot-2 Rippey, who hails from Brooklyn, N.Y., jumped to No. 5 overall, according to Rivals. He's also the No. 2 point guard and the No. 1 prospect from New Jersey (Rippey attends the Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J.).
The industry-generated Rivals Industry Ranking has him at No. 10 nationally, No. 2 at point guard and No. 1 in New Jersey.