Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper, one of many prime prospects on this yr’s draft class, introduced on ESPN’s “NBA Right now” on Monday that he’ll be coming into the 2025 NBA Draft (X video link).
The choice comes as no shock, as Harper has lengthy been thought-about a robust wager to be one of many first gamers off the board this June. He ranks second general on ESPN’s board behind solely Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, notes draft expert Jonathan Givony.
A 6’6″ level guard and the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, Dylan averaged 19.4 factors, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.4 steals in 32.6 minutes per recreation in 29 outings throughout his first and solely faculty season. He posted a capturing line of .484/.333/.750 and was named to the All-Massive Ten third staff.
Harper broke Rutgers’ freshman scoring file and completed fifth within the Massive Ten in factors per recreation, in line with Givony, who says the 19-year-old has drawn comparisons in NBA circles to a younger James Harden.
“NBA groups noticed I’m an all-around participant,” Harper mentioned. “I can do no matter it takes to win. Whether or not it’s rating, defend or facilitate. Something coach wants me to do.”
