{"id":25468,"date":"2025-12-25T12:41:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/1-us-pg-recruit-deron-rippey-jr-of-brooklyn-to-announce-college\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T12:41:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:41:25","slug":"1-us-pg-recruit-deron-rippey-jr-of-brooklyn-to-announce-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/1-us-pg-recruit-deron-rippey-jr-of-brooklyn-to-announce-college\/","title":{"rendered":"#1 US PG Recruit Deron Rippey Jr of Brooklyn To Announce College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>photo: Deron Rippey Jr., by @shotbydenny<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t heard yet, Fort Greene is home to another rising basketball star on the national stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deron Rippey Jr.<\/strong>, born and raised in Brooklyn, is one of the nation\u2019s most sought-after point guards and the top recruit at his position. He\u2019s set to reveal his college choice on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. \u2014 with a public ceremony at the Major R. Owens Center in Brooklyn (doors open at 3:00 p.m.).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Brooklyn Prodigy, Nationwide Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rippey Jr., based in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, showcases his elite skills at <a href='https:\/\/www.blair.edu\/'>Blair Academy<\/a> in New Jersey. The prestigious prep school is renowned both for its academics and its powerhouse basketball program, regularly developing future Division I stars.<\/p>\n<p>Standing at 6\u20191 and part of the Class of 2026, Rippey Jr. has rapidly become one of the top point guards in his class, attracting interest from premier programs. He\u2019s recognized for his leadership, scoring ability, and playmaking skills on the court.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top 5: Duke, Texas, Miami, Tennessee, NC State<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rippey Jr. has had one of the hottest recruitments in recent memory. More than 30 Division I schools have extended offers, including major names such as <a href='https:\/\/gokentucky.com\/'>Kentucky<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/goheels.com\/'>North Carolina<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/redstormsports.com\/'>St. John\u2019s<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/gocards.com\/'>Louisville<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/cuse.com\/'>Syracuse<\/a>, and <a href='https:\/\/rolltide.com\/'>Alabama<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Per his father, Rippey Jr.\u2019s choices are down to these final five:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duke<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NC State<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Miami<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tennessee<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where he lands will be big news \u2014 not just for the lucky school, but for Brooklyn basketball fans eager to see their own shine on a national platform.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Announcement Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to know about the event:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commitment Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, <strong>12\/30\/25<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Doors:<\/strong> 3:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Major R. Owens Center<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 1561 Bedford Ave.<br \/>\n<strong>Room:<\/strong> New Heights Gym<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Fort Greene\u2019s Basketball Buzz Continues<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The excitement in Fort Greene extends beyond Rippey Jr. \u2014 NBA veteran <a href='https:\/\/www.nba.com\/player\/201959\/taj-gibson\/'>Taj Gibson<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/www.alloyllc.com\/'>Alloy Development<\/a> recently announced a significant initiative to revitalize the former Navy Yard Boys &#038; Girls Club, echoing Gibson\u2019s roots and the enduring role of basketball in the community.<\/p>\n<p>As one local legend shapes the neighborhood\u2019s future, another prepares to take his next big step at the collegiate level.<\/p>\n<p>For Fort Greene and Brooklyn, Deron Rippey Jr.\u2019s decision is about more than recruiting. It continues the tradition of the borough producing major basketball talent, and all eyes are now on where Brooklyn\u2019s next great guard will play in college.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>photo: Deron Rippey Jr., by @shotbydenny If you haven\u2019t heard yet, Fort Greene is home to another rising basketball star on the national stage. Deron Rippey Jr., born and raised in Brooklyn, is one of the nation\u2019s most sought-after point guards and the top recruit at his position. 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