Background:

The son of former NBA star Ron Harper, Dylan was one of the best high school players in New Jersey, and decided to team up with fellow top recruit Ace Bailey at Rutgers, which is also his brother, Ron Jr’s, alma mater. Despite Harper making the All-Big 10 team, Harper and Bailey did not lead Rutgers to the tournament, becoming the first projected top 5 picks to miss the tournament since Markelle Fultz in 2017.

Pros:

Crafty rim finisher

Good ball handler

Good playmaker

Good spot-up shooter

Has the potential to be a good defender

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter

Can get outplayed by shiftier guards

Can be turnover prone at times

Summary:

Harper is an intriguing prospect. His ceiling is an All-NBA talent and MVP candidate who you could build your offense around. At his floor, he’s likely a 6th man or key offensive piece off the bench.

NBA Comp: Jalen Brunson

Best Fits: Nets, Pelicans, Wizards