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Dylan Harper: ‘I have a very unique game that most people don’t have, most people don’t ever see’

Dylan Harper was born to play basketball. His father, Ron Harper, is a five-time NBA champion who played alongside Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Currently ranked as a Top 5 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft, Harper sat down with HoopsHype after a …

Dylan Harper was born to play basketball. His father, Ron Harper, is a five-time NBA champion who played alongside Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Currently ranked as a Top 5 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft, Harper sat down with HoopsHype after a recent practice at the Nike Hoop Summit to talk about his influence from his parents, NBA players he tries to emulate, flying under the radar amongst his peers, and more.

NBA draft prospect Ron Harper Jr.: ‘I’m trying to be a dog, I take each matchup personally’

Ron Harper Jr. is a dynamic NBA draft prospect who looks to bring his unique skill set to the next level.

NEW YORK — Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. is a dynamic NBA draft prospect who looks to bring his unique skill set to the next level.

Harper, who averaged 15.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while also shooting 39.8% on 3-pointers last season, uses his length to make an impact on the floor. The ratio (1.12) of his 7’1.25″ wingspan relative to his height ranked in the 98th percentile among all prospects to ever participate in the NBA Draft Combine, per Stadium Speak.

As a floor-spacer, according to Synergy, Harper ranked in the 89th percentile when shooting off the catch. He also handled the ball efficiently in the pick and roll.

During a recent pre-draft workout in New York City, Harper met up with For The Win to discuss how his game translates to the next level. He also spoke about his strengths, his conditioning, his body transformation, as well as the “basketball identity” in the state of New Jersey.

This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.

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Chris Kirschner: Some of the expected …

Chris Kirschner: Some of the expected Hawks draft workout participants in the coming days, I’m told: Jaden Hardy, Jean Montero, EJ Liddell, James Akinjo, Remy Martin, Leonardo Okeke, Kennedy Chandler, Ron Harper, Johnny Juzang, Wendell Moore, Blake Wesley, Brady Manek

Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. to sign agent, remain in NBA draft

Harper is among the prospects participating in the NBA draft combine this week in Chicago.

Rutgers senior Ron Harper Jr. has signed with Roc Nation Sports and will remain in the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility.

Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, was named an All-American honorable mention after averaging a career-high 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal. He finished with 1,525 career points, tied with Roy Hinson for 12th all-time in Rutgers history.

The 6-foot-6 forward declared for the NBA draft on March 23 but could have returned for one more season because of the extra year of eligibility the NCAA granted athletes due to the coronavirus pandemic. He will now remain in the draft.

Harper is projected to be a second-round pick given his ability as a scorer and shooter. He shot 39.8% from 3-point range this season and hit two game-winning shots. He also had a game-tying shot in regulation versus Notre Dame in an overtime loss in the First Four.

The 22-year-old is among the prospects set to participate in the NBA draft combine starting on Wednesday in Chicago, Illinois. He will have the opportunity to improve his stock in interviews and on-court workouts in front of teams.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. invited to compete in draft combine

Harper was named an All-American honorable mention after averaging a career-high 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights senior Ron Harper Jr. has been reportedly invited to compete in the 2022 NBA draft combine, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ Advance Media.

The draft combine will run May 16-22 and feature executives and scouts from all 30 teams in Chicago, Illinois. Teams each year submit a list of the players they would like to see invited, typically those with the highest odds of getting drafted.

69 players were invited to the draft combine last year.

Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, was named an All-American honorable mention after averaging a career-high 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal. He finished with 1,525 career points, tied with Roy Hinson for 12th all-time in Rutgers history.

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Harper is projected to be a second-round pick given his ability as a scorer and shooter. He shot 39.8% from 3-point range this season and hit two game-winning shots. He also had a game-tying shot in regulation versus Notre Dame in an overtime loss in the First Four.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. declares for 2022 NBA draft

Harper was named an All-American honorable mention after averaging a career-high 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights senior Ron Harper Jr. on Wednesday announced that he will declare for the 2022 NBA draft, leaving after four seasons with the university.

Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, was named an All-American honorable mention after averaging a career-high 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal. He finished with 1,525 career points, tied with Roy Hinson for 12th all-time in program history.

The 6-foot-6 forward is projected to be a second-round pick given his ability as a scorer and shooter. He shot 39.8% from 3-point range this season and hit two game-winning shots and a game-tying shot in regulation versus Notre Dame in an overtime loss in the First Four.

Harper will have the opportunity to improve his stock between now and the night of the draft on June 23. He will likely be a candidate to participate in the draft combine May 16-22 while he can also make a name for himself in private workouts with teams.

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Ron Harper Jr. lifted Rutgers over Indiana with a stunning last-second shot

Harper Jr. played quite the hero.

Ron Harper Jr. knew he would have to enter his senior season carrying Rutgers the way he always has. The son of the long-time NBA starter, this year was supposed to be his peak; his college magnum opus to complete a wonderful amateur legacy. When push came to shove, the Scarlet Knights would need their star, and he’d have to be ready.

Wednesday night in Assembly Hall against Indiana was an excellent example of Harper Jr.’s clutch gene. Rutgers was -5.5 (+180 ML) at Tipico Sportsbook to pull off the road upset in the pregame. That made this night all the more worthy of an entry to a year he wanted to be remarkable.

With the madness of March just around the corner, and the game tied at 63 with seconds remaining, Harper Jr. made his mark in the best way possible:

A last-second game-winner.

(Red) onions, (red) onions.

The loss likely ends Indiana’s bid for the upcoming NCAA tournament. It certainly keeps Rutgers’ alive. And when you’re a bubble team seeking pockets of air this time of year, that’s all you can ask for. The Scarlet Knights need only thank their hero, Harper Jr., for such a blessing.

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Aggregate NBA mock draft 4.0: Duke’s AJ Griffin is soaring back into the top tier

The best prospects in the world are all competing for the top spot in the 2022 NBA draft and it is hard to sort how everyone is stacking up.

The best prospects in the world are all competing for the top spot in the 2022 NBA draft and it is hard to sort how everyone is stacking up.

In order to help us get a better sense of where all of the projected top prospects in the class stand as of right now, we compiled mock drafts from Draft Express (ESPN), Aran Smith (NBADraft.net), Sam Vecenie (The Athletic), Jonathan Wasserman (Bleacher Report), Chad Ford (NBA Big Board), Krysten Peek (Yahoo), Matt Babcock (Basketball News) as well as USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s For The Win.

Please note that these rankings reflect the composite score in order to get a feel for consensus, not our own opinion. Predictions for a first overall pick earned a player 58 points while the second overall pick earned 57 points, the third overall earned 56 points, and so on.

AJ Griffin (Duke), Alondes Williams (Wake Forrest), Iverson Molinar (Mississippi State), Orlando Robinson (Fresno State), Walker Kessler (Fresno State), Justin Lewis (Marquette), Christian Braun (Kansas), and Tari Eason (LSU) have improved their draft stock the most since our most recent update last month.\

The most notable prospects who made their debut on our rankings were Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky), David Roddy (Colorado State), and Jaylin Williams (Arkansas).

Meanwhile, the top prospects who were not included in any of these recent mock drafts are Daimion Collins (Kentucky), Alex Fudge (LSU), Justin Moore (Villanova), Darius Days (LSU), Jared Rhoden (Seton Hall), Tre Mitchell (Texas), Dawson Garcia (North Carolina), and more.

Otherwise, you can learn the latest updates on every single prospect who has been included in recent mock drafts by scrolling below.

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report