Deron Rippey, Jr: The Latest Elite Basketball Recruit from Blair Academy

Deron Rippey Jr. left Brooklyn for Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, trading city streets for a boarding school environment focused entirely on basketball development. The decision paid off. He won New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year after averaging 16 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds.

Ranked in the national top 20, Rippey is praised by coach Joe Mantegna for his court vision and leadership. He signed with Duke. Off the court, Rippey focuses on community involvement and using his platform for positive change, shaped by his Brooklyn roots.