Rutgers came into last season with its sights set high after coach Steve Pikiell transformed a roster that produced a losing record. Bailey and Harper highlighted the greatest recruiting class in the program’s history. But instead of a Cinderella story, a nightmare unfolded.

Dylan Harper’s NBA Draft stock continues to rise as the Rutgers star impresses with his physical measurements and versatile skillset. The projected No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has drawn comparisons to NBA legend Dwyane Wade after his combine measurements revealed striking physical similarities to the three-time champion and Hall of Famer.

Drafting Dylan Harper gives the Spurs a strong backcourt. At 6-foot-6, he's a dynamic scorer needing to improve his three-point shooting. In his single season at Rutgers, ex-NBA player Ron Harper's son shot 33.3 percent from deep. The 19-year-old averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and four assists in college.

NBA Draft approaches, one name that has captured the attention of scouts, analysts, and fans alike is Dylan Harper.

A day after the 2025 NBA draft lottery, the top prospects in the class showed off Tuesday in front of talent evaluators at the combine in Chicago.

If the Spurs go Ace Bailey over Dylan Harper, is it still a no-brainer for the Sixers to take Harper at No. 3? Do you have to worry about fit at all with three small guards? All year, the expectation has been that no matter which teams landed the top two picks this year,

However, ESPN’s NBA Draft expert Jonathan Givony believes the Spurs won’t try trading the pick. He’s even 99.9% sure that the Spurs will stick and pick top guard prospect Dylan Harper, believing a backcourt of Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox, and Harper can be a winning trio.

The Charlotte Hornets may have missed out on Cooper Flagg in agonizing fashion, but they do still have the chance to land a top draft prospect fourth overall. T