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Rippey on Duke’s Scheyer: ‘One Heck of a Coach’<\/h1>\n
Deron Rippey Jr. had high praise for the Duke coaching staff.<\/div>\n
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For the third consecutive year, the Duke basketball program is bringing in the No. 1 overall recruiting class, headlined by three 5-star commitments. The Blue Devils are one of three programs in the nation with as many as three 5-star commitments, along with Arkansas and USC.<\/p>\n

Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are bringing in Cameron Williams (No. 2 overall player according to\u00a0247Sports 2026 Composite Rankings<\/a>), Deron Rippey Jr. (No. 1 point guard according to 247Sports), and Bryson Howard (No. 12 overall player per 247Sports).<\/p>\n

Duke<\/u><\/a>\u00a0has also inked a commitment from 4-star seven-footer Maxime Meyer.<\/p>\n

Both Williams and\u00a0Rippey<\/u><\/a>\u00a0were named McDonald’s All-Americans and headline the Blue Devils’ incoming class. The pair will likely start right away and be two focal points of Duke’s offense.<\/p>\n

Breaking Down Williams and Rippey<\/h2>\n

Williams has potentially the most long-term upside of any player in the 2026 recruiting class. As a 6’11” power forward, the Arizona native is a stellar rebounder and rim protector with the ability to create on the perimeter defensively.<\/p>\n

As for Rippey, he brings electricity and swagger that Duke hasn’t seen from the point guard spot in a few years. Despite being undersized at 6’2″, the New Jersey native prides himself on the defensive end of the floor, matching physicality at all times. He’s also a very talented passer and already possesses a knack for finishing around the basket.<\/p>\n

Rippey and Williams Preview Duke Careers<\/h2>\n
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At Nike Hoop Summit, NBA.com’s Krysten Peek spoke with both Williams and Rippey before their careers in Durham begin. Rippey had high praise for Scheyer and the Duke staff.<\/p>\n

“Jon Scheyer is obviously one heck of a coach,” Rippey said. “He has a great offensive mind, let along defensively. But, I think he’s going to be able to put Cam [Williams] in positions for both of us to look good.”<\/p>\n

“They were all excited,” Williams said on the Duke coaching staff’s reactions when he informed them of his intended commitment. “I told them like a week before, and Scheyer was just, you know, hype. So, ya we’re all excited.”<\/p>\n

Rippey and Williams have the chance to be a dynamic rookie duo in college basketball next season, with Williams’ scoring arsenal and Rippey’s ability to pass. There are still several key decisions to be made for the\u00a0Blue Devils<\/u><\/a>\u00a0regarding some players on the 2025-26 squad and their potential returns, but there’s no doubt the 5-star duo will be major factors in 2026-27.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rippey on Duke’s Scheyer: ‘One Heck of a Coach’ Deron Rippey Jr. had high praise for the Duke coaching staff. 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