Point guard Deron Rippey Jr. has committed to Duke, choosing the Blue Devils over NC State, Tennessee, Miami and Texas. Rippey is the No. 16 overall prospect in the SC Next 100 and the No. 3 point guard in the country.

"I felt like they fit my play style," Rippey told ESPN. "They want to be on the attack on both offense and defense, and that is what I do best. My aggressive play style is different. My dream is to win a national championship. Coach Jon Scheyer recruits high-level talent and teaches those players how to play for each other. That's the only way to win. Their plan for me is to come in to lead and make an impact on winning. I am all about both."

Rippey is the third five-star commitment in Duke's 2026 class, joining No. 2 Cameron Williams and No. 17 Bryson Howard. The Blue Devils also have four-star center Maxime Meyer in the fold.

"Coach Scheyer is a very smart coach," Rippey said. "He is just as in tune with his players on the court as he is off the court, which is why Duke's culture and standards are where they are today."