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Watch: Rutgers basketball recruiting: Daveyon Lydner is having a strong summer

Daveyon Lydner is living up to the hype this offseason.

It has been a big summer so far for Daveyon Lydner, who has certainly looked the part as one of the area’s next bigtime basketball recruits. Offered by Rutgers basketball in May, Lynder’s stock is continuing to soar.

A 6-foot-3 guard, Lydner is class of 2025 recruit who is certainly building some buzz about his game. As a sophomore at William Penn (York, PA) Lydner averaged 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

This summer, he has showcased a skillset that could (and should) see him become one of the top point guards in the nation. He is confident on the dribble, a solid passer and is explosive in getting to the rim. He is consistent in his outside shooting and has a very strong floor presence as well.

Check out some of these highlights from Lydner. It is likely that Rutgers won’t be his only offer for too long:

 

 

 

The 2024 recruiting class is shaping up to be a strong one for Rutgers. It currently features five-star Airious ‘Ace’ Bailey as well as a pair of four stars in Lathan Sommerville and Bryce Dortch.

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In school and playing UNO, Daveyon Lydner pulls in a Rutgers basketball offer

Daveyon Lydner details getting his first Division I offer from Rutgers.

Daveyon Lydner got his first Division I offer in a most unconventional way while playing a game of cards in class. Lydner, an explosive guard from Pennsylvania, was offered by Rutgers basketball on Tuesday.

A 6-foot-3 guard, Lydner is likely to see his recruitment explode in the upcoming months. Last season for William Penn (York, PA), Lydner averaged 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game as a sophomore.

Rutgers is getting in early on a player who has the potential to be a multi-year starter at the next level.

Lydner wasn’t exactly expecting the offer from Rutgers when the program reached out on Tuesday.

“The offer was a blessing. I found out in my science class playing UNO with my teacher and friends. My AAU coach texted me saying I got my first offer from Rutgers and I was excited when I got the news,” Lydner told Rutgers Wire on Wednesday.

“I feel great about Rutgers. Great school, a great basketball team and they were the first school to offer me and that really meant a lot to me because they believed in me.”

UNO, a popular card, is something that Lydner’s science teacher uses when the class has completed their work for the period.

This is a recruitment that is likely to take off in the summer. He is already a polished and savvy scorer who is explosive in nearly all aspects of his game.

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Lydner is beginning to register some interest from Xavier and Ohio State. The Buckeyes, he says, are showing their interest in him although it is still at the early stages.

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“They really like me,” Lydner said. “They want to see more though before they offer me.”

He said that the Scarlet Knights and the Buckeyes are similar in terms of what he is initially learning about each program.

“What makes Ohio State stand out for me is their community and the support of their fans,” Lydner said.

“That’s also what stood out about Rutgers too.”

Lydner won the game of UNO. Talk about a full day.

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Rutgers basketball: Daveyon Lydner get his first Division I offer from the Scarlet Knights

Daveyon Lydner is offered by Rutgers men’s basketball.

Daveyon Lydner was offered by Rutgers men’s basketball this week, becoming the first offer for the talented underclassman from Pennsylvania.

A 6-foot-3 guard, Lydner is likely to see his recruitment explode in the upcoming months. As a sophomore, Lydner averaged 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game for William Penn (York, PA).

Lydner is an explosive athlete who is strong getting to the basket, confident on the dribble and has some impressive range to his game. He fits the mold of a modern Big Ten guard.

He posted about the offer, his first from a Division I program, on Tuesday afternoon:

Given his scoring ability and explosive traits, Lydner has the potential to be a high-profile recruit with multiple offers.

 

@brocklanefilms Dunk+AndOne🥶 Daveyon Lydner cold for this #fyp #overtime #ballislife #highschoolbasketball #basketball #yorkhigh #brocklanefilms #basketballtiktok #nba #york ♬ original sound – Brock

As for the class of 2024, that is coming along in impressive fashion for Rutgers as the program trends well with their current recruiting class.

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Rutgers currently has the third-best class in the nation, highlighted by five-star verbal Airious Bailey and four-star talents Lathan Sommerville and Dellquan Warren.

With New Jersey standout guard Dylan Harper very much in play for Rutgers, there is the potential that the Scarlet Knights could finish with the top class in the nation. Harper is a five-star recruit currently at Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.).

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