Blair Academy (NJ) five-star guard Deron Rippey Jr. cut his list to five schools today and NC State made the cut for the top remaining target on the Wolfpack's 2026 prep recruiting board.

Today we're discussing NC State basketball and five-star guard Deron Rippey Jr.'s recruitment.

NC State 2026 commitment Cole Cloer checked in with Inside Pack Sports this week to discuss what he's seen so far from the Wolfpack, point guard Deron Rippey Jr., and much more!

NC State is currently hosting Brooklyn (NY) Blair Academy five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. and his family for an official visit, and IPS caught up with Rippey's father, Deron, for a parent’s perspective on the recruiting process, the job NC State has done recruiting his son, and more!

Here are some thoughts and observations on the Wolfpack’s bye week, potential adjustments, Deron Rippey Jr., Wolfpack women’s basketball, and more!

Five star-point guard Deron Rippey Jr., the No. 1 point guard prospect in the country, kicks off his official today, so let's discuss his recruitment, his game, and more!

Over the next two weeks NC State will have on campus arguably the top two point guard prospects in the country in Dylan Mingo and Deron Rippey Jr., and today we're discussing their recruitments and what it all means for the Wolfpack.

We've updated the IPS Hoops Watchlist -- a breakdown of players we believe NC State fans should be closely monitoring in the 2026 recruiting class. We have also provided additional intel on the 2026 targets.