blue-chipper
noun
blue-chip·per
ˈblü-ˌchi-pər 
: blue chip
especially
: blue chip sense 2b
Every year, basketball fans can count on certain schools depositing their share of blue-chippers in the pros. —
Bob Raissman
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In total, the Gators have three top-100 prospects, 12 top-200 prospects and 17 blue-chippers.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
The board may not be overflowing with blue-chippers.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Most years the number of blue-chippers is around 15.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 18, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
The board may not be overflowing with blue-chippers.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Most years the number of blue-chippers is around 15.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 18, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Blue-chipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue-chipper. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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