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New Jersey Basketball
Top 3 verified in New Jersey. This is every name we could prove from public evidence — the list publishes at its true depth and is never padded to 25. Order: the Gatorade State Player of the Year anchors the list, with nationally ranked names, All-America selections and reported signings ordered by strength of public evidence. Class of 2026.
As of October 12, 2026
| # | Player | Pos | Meas. | School | Signed / Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Rippey Jr.McDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Duke (Sporting News roster table). Also the Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year. | PG | 6-2 | Blair Academy (NJ) | Duke |
| 2 | Julius AventMichigan State athletics official signing announcement (msuspartans.com), Nov 17, 2025. | F | — | Bergen Catholic HS (NJ) | Michigan State |
| 3 | Coleman ElkinsUniversity of Texas athletics official announcement, Nov 19, 2025 — signed for 2026-27. | C | — | Blair Academy (NJ) | Texas |