2026 Recruiting: Deron Rippey

[HooperScooper]

On the recruitment front, Rippey Jr. is being pursued by several of the top programs in the country. Per his father, his recruitment is wide open, and coaches from 25+ programs were out to see Rippey in Iowa during the live session. Specifically, Alabama’s Nate Oats, Auburn’s Bruce Pearl, Duke’s Jon Scheyer, Kentucky’s Mark Pope, Louisville’s Pat Kelsey, Texas’ Sean Miller, Texas Tech’s Grant McCasland, UConn’s Dan Hurley and Virginia’s Ryan Odom were head coaches who caught games courtside.

UConn: “The assistant that was there today for UConn [Mike Nardi], he used to work at Villanova. But he just got the job there. So I’ve known him for a while. I haven’t been up to UConn since my freshman year I think it was. I watched a game. I think they won by a lot, but it was a fun game. The overall fanbase is huge and obviously with the success they’ve had, that fanbase has played a part in it.”

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[kansashusky]

Thought he was a lock a year ago, but seems to have faded based on our new offers.

 

[Scrutineer]

Thought he was a lock a year ago, but seems to have faded based on our new offers.

He looked pretty impressive in the short highlight video. Strong and aggressive, and he seems to have been well taught by his Dad.
The other point guard we offered may be similar in style but doesn't appear to be as strong and maybe a bit smaller.

 

[Lafayette]

I'd rather we try for Dylan Mingo out of Long Island. He's the 3rd best PG by 247 and has a 6'5" height to Rippey who is 6'1" and the 5th best PG.

Unfortunately Crowe and McCoy are California players who seem to only stay somewhat local to UCLA, USC, AZ, AZ St, Wash, Wash St, etc.