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Dylan Harper Officially Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

The Rutgers freshman and projected No. 2 pick will spend the coming months preparing for the draft after a record-breaking college season.

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots the ball while USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Dylan Harper, a 6'6" point guard and son of NBA legend Ron Harper, announced his decision to enter the 2025 NBA Draft on ESPN's 'NBA Today.'
  • Harper is ranked as the second overall prospect in the draft, trailing only Duke's Cooper Flagg, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony.
  • He averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.4 steals per game during his freshman season, breaking Rutgers' freshman scoring record.
  • Despite Rutgers' 15-17 record and early Big Ten tournament exit, Harper's standout performances and all-around skills have drawn comparisons to a young James Harden.
  • Harper plans to focus on intensive training, film study, and physical conditioning ahead of the NBA Draft Combine in May and the draft in June.