Rutgers, NBA and Dylan Harper

Why the missing piece of Dylan Harper’s game won’t keep the Rutgers freshman from NBA stardom
When it comes to basketball — or even athletic greatness — there are no seals of approval that could possibly carry more weight with a player, with the exception of Michael Jordan.
Rutgers basketball star Dylan Harper's instant reaction to likely final college game
Harper led Rutgers against USC with 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in a losing effort. He put the team on his back in both overtime periods with star teammate Ace Bailey fouling out at the end of regulation. The first-round defeat dropped the Scarlet Knights to 15-17 on the year, far outside of the 2025 March Madness pool.
Here’s what Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper said about their NBA future as a difficult Rutgers season ends
From the corner of the tiny Rutgers locker room at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the team’s two star freshmen were sitting practically shoulder to shoulder when they were asked each of them a natural question after the end of a disappointing season.
Harper, Bailey's season over as Rutgers upset by USC in Big 10 tournament
Despite being spearheaded by lottery-bound talents Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, the No. 11 Scarlet Knights fell to No. 14 USC, 97-89 in double overtime on Wednesday, in the first round of the Big 10 Conference championship tournament.
Nets Prospects Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey Likely End Season with Rutgers
Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, two prospects Brooklyn is watching, are expected to officially declare for the 2025 NBA Draft.
‘That’s life.’ Dylan Harper has no regrets as tough Rutgers season nears an end | Politi
Rutgers star freshman Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey likely played their last games at Jersey Mike's Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Rutgers basketball’s Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey have ‘no regrets’ despite disappointing season
Rutgers basketball’s loss in the Big Ten conference tournament signaled the end for Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. The two star freshmen were the talk of college basketball. While the two are projected to forego an additional year and enter the NBA Draft,
Rutgers Star Guard Projected As No. 2 Pick In Recent Mock Draft
Dylan Harper entered his first year at Rutgers as one of the top recruits in the nation. Once he took the floor for the ...
How transfer portal miscalculations derailed Rutgers' most anticipated season of college basketball ever
Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey were great, but coach Steve Pikiell failed to deliver necessary pieces around them ...
Rutgers just wasted two generational talents after missing NCAA Tournament
After a loss to USC, the college careers of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have come to an end. Harper — 19.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.9 APG Bailey — 17.6 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 1.2 APG Rutgers went 15-17. Grade their ...
Will Rutgers Scarlet Knights Receive Invitation To Postseason Tournament?
What we know is that the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will miss out on the NCAA Tournament once again. What we will wait to find out is if Rutgers will receive invi ...
Takeaways: Rutgers basketball goes 2 overtimes against USC but exits Big Ten Tournament
Claude opened the second half with a bucket and Rashaun Agee drilled a three to push USC ahead by five a minute into the ...
Desmond Claude scores 28, shines in OT, and USC tops Rutgers 97-89 in 2OT at Big Ten Tournament
Desmond Claude scored 28 points, including 10 in the overtime periods, and USC defeated Rutgers 97-89 in double overtime to ...
Rutgers HC Steve Pikiell Feels Good About Team's Future After Loss In Big Ten Tournament
Well, the season is officially over. The end followed the tone set from the opening weeks. It was a disappointing finish as Rutgers dropped a double-overtime contest with USC in the first round of the ...
Rutgers' much-anticipated hoops season ends with crushing double OT loss in Big Ten Tournament
Rutgers (15-16, 8-12) faced 14-seed USC (15-16, 7-13) in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday.