As Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball continues building around versatility and positional size, Deron Rippey Jr. gives the Blue Devils something every elite roster still needs at its core: a guard who can bend a defense before the possession is even fully set. The emphasis for Jon Scheyer has been clear since he took over in Durham: surround talent with pace, pressure, and playmaking. That’s exactly where Rippey fits in.
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