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2 Dylan Harper

  • Position:
    Guard
  • Height:
    6-6
  • Weight:
    220
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Franklin Lakes, N.J.
  • Highschool:
    Don Bosco Prep

Summary

Biography

Dylan Harper, a standout guard from Don Bosco Prep, brings exceptional talent and a highly-decorated high school career to the Scarlet Knights. Ranked as the No. 2 player in the 2024 high school class, he is among the most highly anticipated recruits in Rutgers basketball history.

2024-25:

In-Season Accolades
  • Honorable Mention AP All-American
  • Third Team All-Big Ten (Media)
  • Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches)
  • Big Ten All-Freshman Team
  • First Team All-District - NABC Mid-Atlantic Region
  • First Team All-ECAC 
  • Three-Time Big Ten Freshman of the Week
  • March Madness Player of the Week (Dec. 16)
  • Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Dec. 16)
  • All-Met Player of the Week (Dec. 16).
  • Naismith Trophy National Player of the Week (Feb. 24)
In-Season
  • Played in 29 games, averaging 19.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting in 32.7 minutes per game
  • Set Rutgers' freshman scoring record with 564 points
  • Third among NCAA freshman in points per game
  • Led team in scoring and assists (117) 
  • Averaging 4.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists
  • Scored in double-figures 24 times and had 20 games of 20+ points
  • Scored 20+ points in first three games of career (20 vs. Wagner, 24 vs. St. Peter's, 20 vs. Monmouth), becoming second ever RU freshmen to start career wth three straight 20+ point games (joining Phil Sellers in 1972-73)
  • Scored 36 points in win over Notre Dame (Nov. 26)
  • Posted 37 points against No. 9 Alabama (Nov. 27), notching most free throws made by a RU player (15) since Geoff Billett in 1999
  • Became the first Division I freshman in 20 years to score 35-plus points in back-to-back games
  • Became the first Rutgers player to score 30-plus points in back-to-back games since Quincy Douby on March 9, 2006
  • Named to All-Tournament Team for Players Era Festival
  • Posted 20 points at Ohio State (Dec. 7)
  • Had double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds in win over Penn State (Dec. 10)
  • Scored 24 points against Seton Hall (Dec. 14), making game-winning buzzer-beating three-pointer to secure Calabrese Game MVP honors 
  • Notched 22 points against Princeton (Dec. 21)
  • Recorded first triple-double for a Rutgers player since 1983 with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in win over Columbia (Dec. 30)
  • Missed game at Indiana (Jan. 2) and played limited minutes against Wisconsin (Jan. 6) and Purdue (Jan. 9) due to illness
  • Scored 18 points in win over UCLA (Jan. 13) and 21 points in win at Nebraska (Jan. 16)
  • Had 28 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals in win over No. 23 Illinois (Feb. 5)
  • Had 34 points at Washington (Feb. 19)
  • Scored 25 points with nine assists in win over USC (Feb. 23)
  • Posted 27 points with eight rebounds and eight assists in Big Ten Tournament against USC (March 12) 
Preseason Accolades
  • The only freshman in the Big Ten Conference named to the All-Preseason Big Ten Team.
  • Named to the Bob Cousy Award Watch List, given to the best point guard in the country.
  • Named to the Top-50 Naismith National Player of the Year Watch List
  • Named to Lute Olson Award Watch List
  • Named to Top-25 for Wooden Award Watch List

2023-24 High School Season at Don Bosco Prep:
  • Averaged 23 points, showcasing his scoring prowess while leading his team to a 26-3 record.
  • Recorded a career-high 38 points against Bergen Catholic in the North Non-Public A semifinals.
  • Gained national attention with a 36-point performance against five-star DJ Wagner.
  • Known for his exceptional scoring ability, defensive tenacity, and versatility on the court.
Nike EYBL and USA Basketball:
  • Excelled on the Nike EYBL circuit, averaging 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists with the NY Rens.
  • Represented USA Basketball at the FIBA U-19 World Cup in Hungary, contributing with 9.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
Accolades and Achievements:
  • Named McDonald's All-American MVP, becoming the first player to achieve this in Rutgers history.
  • MVP of the prestigious John Wall Holiday Invitational
  • Led Don Bosco Prep to the NJSIAA State Final at Jersey Mike's Arena.
  • MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic.
  • Morgan Wooton McDonald's National High School Player of the Year.
  • Max Preps National High School Player of the Year.
  • Gatorade High School Player of the Year in New Jersey.
  • Naismith National High School Player of the Year Finalist.
Personal:
  • Dylan Harper is the younger brother of former Rutgers standout Ron Harper Jr.
  • He is committed to giving back to the community through various volunteer activities.
  • His mother, Maria Harper, is an assistant coach at Don Bosco Prep and played collegiately at the University of New Orleans.
  • His father had a distinguished 15-year NBA career, winning five titles and averaging 13.8 points.
  • Dylan is proud to represent his home state and change the culture of Rutgers basketball, and hopes to bring a championship to Piscataway.
Coach Pikiell’s Remarks:
  • “Dylan Harper may be the best point guard in the country. Lefty, downhill, physical guard who can flat out pass the ball and score. Just has a really good knack for when to pass, when to shoot, when to do things. He's fun.”
Player’s Remarks:
  • “ I can play point guard, I can play off the ball, I get my teammates involved first, I can score the ball at a high level. I think my playmaking is underrated, I’m starting to show that more and more everyday. I play both sides of the floor, I play defense, I make the winning plays and do whatever I can, and just help my team win.”
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