Class of 2026 four-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. is officially locked in for a visit to Lexington.<\/p>\n
The 6-foot-2, 175-pound floor general from New Heights (NY) will visit the University of Kentucky from August 1st through August 3rd, his father confirmed to A Sea of Blue. The news was first reported by KSR\u2019s Zack Geoghegan.<\/a> <\/p>\n Rippey, ranked as one of the top point guards in the 2026 cycle, has been on a tear this summer during the grassroots circuit, and he\u2019s making it known why blue bloods like Kentucky are keeping close tabs.<\/p>\n On Wednesday night, Rippey posted a dominant performance with 22 points and 11 assists in a win over Wildcat Select. He also made the game-winning play, picking off a late steal from Kinney and pushing it ahead for the go-ahead bucket. On Thursday, Rippey put together another strong showing with 19 points, six assists, and five rebounds in a victory over Dream Vision.<\/p>\n Rippey\u2019s ability to control tempo, create for teammates, and score at all three levels makes him a highly coveted floor general. The upcoming visit gives head coach Mark Pope and his staff a prime opportunity to make their pitch to the talented playmaker.<\/p>\n As Kentucky continues to evaluate its 2026 recruiting board, Rippey Jr. is clearly someone to watch. With elite guard instincts and a relentless motor, he has the tools to be a future star in college basketball, and the staff has a chance to make a great impression on him when he visits campus.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a> for more Kentucky Wildcats<\/a> news. Go CATS!!!<\/p>\n