Rippey is the most recent of the three commits and was the first backcourt piece added to the class. The Blair Academy (NJ) product is rated as the No. 12 overall player, No. 1 point guard, and No. 1 player out of New Jersey according to 247. Rippey committed to Duke over Texas, NC State, Miami, and Tennessee.

Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils are pursuing one of the top pass catchers in the 2027 class.

Duke QB Darian Mensah is permitted to enter the transfer portal, but can't enroll at another school or play football for another college team before a North Carolina judge rules on Duke's request for an injunction that would prevent him from leaving.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/duke as Future Duke Big Man Earns Ranking Boost.

With the reigning ACC champions suddenly searching for answers, redshirt freshman Dan Mahan could be thrust into the spotlight.