Deron Rippey Jr., New Jersey’s top-ranked point guard, just dropped 21 points with both NC State’s Andrew Slater and Duke’s Tyler Thornton watching from the stands. With Rippey’s college announcement coming up Tuesday, the buzz is real—especially since Duke just got a crystal ball prediction, but NC State’s staff is clearly still making moves. Slater’s NYC visit over the holidays has Wolfpack fans wondering: was it a recruiting mission or just a festive trip? This decision could shake up the 2026 recruiting class. Where do you think Rippey Jr. will land? #Sports #CollegeBasketball #Recruiting