""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.""
""The fan base at Duke is different," Rippey said. "The support for basketball is incredible, the education is of a high academic standard, and the alumni are everywhere.""
Five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. committed to Duke, selecting Jon Scheyer's program over NC State, Tennessee, Miami and Texas. He took official visits to each finalist and other schools, with the perceived favorite shifting since the summer. Duke prioritized Rippey in the fall and intensified recruitment. Rippey said Duke fits his aggressive, attack-minded play style on offense and defense and that his dream is to win a national championship. Scheyer recruits high-level talent and emphasizes team play, with plans for Rippey to lead and make an immediate impact. Rippey visited Duke in late October and praised the fan base, academics and alumni. A 6-foot-1 guard from Blair Academy in New Jersey, he ranks No. 16 in the SC Next 100 and No. 3 among point guards and is an explosive, powerful finisher.
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