Duke 5-star commit earns Gatorade Player of the Year honors
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Deron Rippey Jr. was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in New Jersey, taking the award for the second straight year.
Duke recruit and 5-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. earned Gatorade New Jersey Boys Basketball Player of the Year honors . This is Rippey Jr.
's second consecutive year taking home the award. Currently, Rippey Jr. is ranked as the No.
10 prospect in the 2026 class and the top point guard. In his senior season at Blair Academy, Rippey Jr. averaged 15.
7 points, 6. 3 assists, 5. 3 rebounds and two steals per game.