Deron Rippey Jr by @shotbydenny
NYC Newswire
Deron Rippey Jr by @shotbydenny
(Press Release) Nation’s #1 Point Guard Deron Rippey Jr., from Fort Greene, Brooklyn, to Commit Dec. 30
BROOKLYN, NY (Dec. 25, 2025) — Deron Rippey Jr., the No. 1 point guard recruit in the country, and a Brooklyn-native, in the Class of 2026, will announce his college commitment on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The public announcement will take place at the Major R. Owens Center in Brooklyn. Doors open at 3:00 p.m.
Rippey Jr., who lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, attends Blair Academy in New Jersey, an elite school with a nationally respected basketball program. A 6’1 point guard, Rippey Jr. has become one of the most in-demand recruits in high school basketball, earning attention nationwide for his leadership, pace control, playmaking, and scoring ability.
Final five schools named
Rippey Jr. has received more than 30 Division I scholarship offers and has narrowed his college decision to five programs, according to his father:
- Duke
- NC State
- Miami
- Texas
- Tennessee
His broader offer list has included many of the nation’s top programs, including Kentucky, North Carolina, St. John’s, Louisville, Syracuse, Alabama, and others.
“We’re grateful for every opportunity and every coach who believed in Deron,” said Deron Rippey Sr., Rippey Jr.’s father. “He’s worked for this moment, and we’ve taken our time to make sure the final decision reflects what’s best for his future, on the court, in the classroom, and as a young man chasing his goals and dreams.”
Commitment announcement details
What: Deron Rippey Jr. College Commitment Announcement
When: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. (Doors open 3:00 p.m.)
Where: Major R. Owens Center (New Heights Gym)
Address: 1561 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn’s next star takes center stage
From Fort Greene to the national prep circuit at Blair Academy, Rippey Jr.’s rise has put Brooklyn squarely in the national recruiting conversation. His Dec. 30 announcement is expected to draw strong interest from fans, media, and the college basketball world as one of the most anticipated commitments in the 2026 class.
