Syracuse basketball was eliminated from contention for 2026 five-star prospect Deron Rippey Jr. on Monday, as the elite 6-foot-2 point guard, excellent student and unselfish teammate dropped a top five of Tennessee, N.C. State, Duke, Miami and Texas.
Multiple national recruiting analysts reported on this top five on Monday. Rippey's dad, all-around great guy Deron Rippey Sr., confirmed the news to me via text message as well on Monday afternoon.
NEWS: 5u2b50ufe0f Deron Rippey Jr. is down to five schools, he tells @Rivals:
Tennessee, NC State, Duke, Miami, & Texas
The 6-2 point guard is the No.