Tennessee basketball offers top 25 player in 2026 class
Tennessee basketball has extended an offer to one of the top players in the 2026 class.
SEC Offer for Dynamic 2026 Guard
With his dazzling athleticism and versatile game, Rippey Jr. was instrumental in leading Blair Academy to
Tar Heel prospects have big weekends on the AAU circuit
Several AAU circuits held events this weekend, and North Carolina Tar Heel prospects were most impressive.
Recruitment & Commitments Continue Through Spring
As a transcendent talent who oozes of pro-level attributes,
Top Tier AAU Performances
Several New York area products put forth convincing showings during the AAU events
Big 12 Offer for 2026 Five-Star Guard
Following a stellar junior season in which he ascended the mountaintops

Nationally Recognized 2026 PG Slated for Big 10 Visit
As a top-shelf and nationally prominent Class of 2026 guard, Brooklyn native
Coach's Corner: Back-to-Back State Champion, Deron Rippey Jr.
Deron Rippey is coming off back to back state titles. His coach, Joe Mantegna, spoke with us afterwards.
Prospect Review: Hanging Banners
The playoffs are hot and heavy for UNC prospects. A couple have already brought home gold balls in the past few days.
Prospect Review: It's That Time of the Year
Many of the Tar Heel prospects are already involved in post-season play. It is right around the corner for others.
Prospect Review: High School Hoops and Geography
Whether it is the playoffs or the regular season, we have the news on the performances of the top Tar Heel prospects.

Previewing the 2025 Metro Classic: Teams, players, and schedules
February's Metro Classic Basketball Showcase returns to New Jersey with talent from all over the country coming to town.
Prospect Review: Closing out January With Lots of Local Play
There was very little national high school play happening last week but local and in-state action was hot and heavy.
Prospect Review: Hoophall Hall of Fame and a Lot More
The Hoophall week is the biggest of the regular season afer the holidays. We have plenty to report from there and more
Prospect Review: Settling Into January
It may not have been the biggest week of the high school season, but there was still plenty that got our attention.
Best Back Court in Northeast?
The 2024-2025 season has been terrific so far as December wraps up and we head into January
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (1/1)
This was an incredible week for New York basketball. We had a blast this weekend covering the Jordan Holiday Classic
Kentucky showing interest in Deron Rippey Jr.
Deron Rippey Jr. is a red hot name this winter, and Kentucky has taken notice of the guard from New Jersey.
Prospect Review: One Last Statement in 2024
The last full week of 2024 saw a full slate on national tournament games dominated by Tar Heel recruits.
Deron Rippey Jr. Earns a North Carolina Offer
Deron Rippey Jr. got a North Carolina offer after the Tar Heel coaches watched him over the weekend.
Jordan Holiday Classic Day 2 Top Performers
Here is a massive list of who were the top performers on Saturday for Day 2 of the Jordan Holiday Classic at Baruch
Marcus Paige Watches New Jersey Product See Deron Rippey Jr.
Marcus Paige made his way to New Jersey Wednesday to watch 2026 guard, Deron Rippey Jr.
Rippey Adds Big 12 Offer
We hear from the haters and people outside the state that New York is down. That couldn’t be further from the truth,

WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics
Keep up with Rutgers Football and Basketball team news, recruit scoop and more.
Purdue commit Luke Ertel, other targets rise in updated Rivals150
Purdue’s lone commitment in the 2026 class, Luke Ertel, and 11 other targets included in the updated Rivals150 rankings.
Four-star guard Rippey (2026) is building a relationship with UVa
Four-star guard Deron Rippey, who had a breakout summer, says he's looking forward to learning more about the Wahoos.
Rutgers Basketball to host several highly ranked recruits on Friday night
Breaking down all of the top ranked recruits that Rutgers Basketball is set to host this Friday night.
Big Day for Local Juniors
The open gyms have generated a lot of buzz in New York and the D1 programs have shown interest in several local
NYers attend John Lucas Camp
The John Lucas Camp has been a great event where prospects get to compete and learn valuable lessons about basketball.
Cassidy Awards: Under Armour Elite 24
Five-star Dylan Mingo impressed over the weekend at the Under Armour Elite 24 event.
UA Elite 24 Returns to Brooklyn
NY-Eighteen years ago, the blueprint for Under Armour Elite 24 was established. Now the event has returned
UA Elite 24 Scrimmage Standouts
The Elite 24 is a great basketball tradition presented by Under Armour and we admit it was exciting to see it come back
Is Rippey the Next One?
We can’t say enough positive things about this upcoming 2026 class. We love the local 2026 class locally and nationally
A-10 Offer for Manhattan Native
After a state championship season at Blair Academy (NJ) in which he registered his presence as a multi-tooled
Big East Offer For 2026 Point Guard
A 6-foot-3 Class of 2026 point guard with slick handle, a purity of vision is a cerebral play-maker with a three-level
2026's Fast Rising Talent
We are trying our best to stay on top of the recruitment activity going on right now especially in the class of 2026.
Rippey Jr. On The Rise
As soon as the clock struck midnight on June 15th, the first official day of the live contact period, Class of 2026
New Offer For Riverside Forward
As a 6-foot-10 point forward with a perimeter game and a passing arsenal, which few at his size can simulate, Class of
Young Spring Stock Risers
A number of sophomores and juniors are beginning to relish the media coverage and exposure-heavy environments of
City Stock Risers
With uncertainty hovering over the PSAL and several local area teams with a few games remaining, AAU season will soon
New York Guards Earn Big East Offers
The NCAA Tournament bracket is officially set and the fans continue to come after the committee. Big East fans have
Rutgers Hoops has several 2026 targets in latest Rivals150 rankings
Rutgers Basketball has several top ranked recruits in the latest Rivals150 rankings for the 2026 class.
Names to Know in the New 2026 Rankings
North Carolina has yet to offer anyone in the 2026 class, but there are several possibilities in Rivals newest rankings.
2026 G Deron Rippey Jr. earns Rutgers offer, impressed after visit
Top 25 recruit, guard Deron Rippey Jr. recaps his recent visit to Rutgers and his new offer from the program.
2026 guard Deron Rippey Jr. set to visit Rutgers on Thursday night
Class of 2026 in-state guard Deron Rippey Jr. is all set to visit Rutgers on Thursday night.
Top-5 National PG Pursues Visits
On the court and in the ever-evolving game of life, Deron Rippey Jr. has always been a bit ahead of his time. The Class
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (2/26)
We know the playoffs are fully underway in Section VIII. Section XI, PSAL, CHSAA NYC, and upstate but we got another
Stock increase for four New Yorkers
Mid-way through the season, there have been a core of notable stock risers who have ramped up their value
Shooting Stars Basketball Showcase Adds more Talent
As we break into the New Year, several prominent New York area schools and traditional northeast prep powers will be
Luis Delivers, while Rippey takes Unofficial
St. John's is embarking on a four-game stretch, with their most formidable foe is West Virginia On Dec.1, and three
New York Guards Make an Impact at the National Prep Showcase
New York Guards made a remarkable impact at the National Prep Showcase in New Haven, CT. This showcased featured some
Prep National Showcase Features Plenty with New York Roots
As one of the country's top events and an early season barometer for a bevy of prep national powers, the 2023 National
Showcase Returns To NYC With Array of Local Prospects
Hosted by longtime New York City hoops pioneer and Riverside Hawks coach Kareem Memminger, one of the city's most
Manhattan Native Slated For Big East Visit
Known for his adeptness of decision making and cerebral style as a versatile 6-foot-10 forward, Manhattan native and
Deron Rippey pleased Kentucky has reached out
Deron Rippey Jr. is only a sophomore but Kentucky's staff made its way to New Jersey to watch him last month.
Kentucky has a couple of new basketball targets
Kentucky's coaches are searching for talent and they've found a couple of targets off the beaten path.
A look at Syracuse basketball's 2026 recruits
Here is a look at 2026 basketball prospects Syracuse is pursuing.
Offers/Visits Continue in the Dog Days of Summer
As a high-rising, instinctive scoring threat with a knack for bursting out into the open court and levitating above the
Out with the old, In with the new
Following a productive year, one which witnessed an array of New York talent thrive and sign with highly prominent
Two Potential 5-Stars
The offseason allows hard workers to become players, players to become prospects and finally prospects into big
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (8/14)
The end of the weekend is here, and you know that means the roundup is back. We will break down some new offers,
2024's Committed & Uncommitted
The Class of 2024 has produced on some significant stages this off-season. With several recruits either making their
Deron Rippey Jr. is Taking Over
Deron Rippey Jr. has been on fire, with his stock skyrocketing due to his outstanding performance this spring and