The 6-foot-6 guard is a versatile player who can score, defend or facilitate.
Dylan Harper, Rutgers freshman made headlines when The San Antonio Spurs selected him as the 2nd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper has been an excellent talent and could do wonders in his rookie season for the Spurs. Harper averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals this season and was also named third-team All-Big Ten and to the all-freshman team.
Harper was the fifth-best scorer in the Big Ten. Injuries hurt his season but showed glimpses of his excellent shooting skills. The 6-foot-6 guard is a versatile player who can score, defend or facilitate. As per ESPN, Dylan made 50 3-pointers in 29 games, averaged 5.8 free throw attempts and hit 57% of his 2-point attempts this season. Rutgers didn’t impress much in the 2024-25 season but Harper made a statement in his final college game where he recorded 27 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals.
"What do you do better than your dad [Ron Harper]?" – @TaylorRooks
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 25, 2025
"Everything." – Dylan Harper 😂🗣️ pic.twitter.com/zbjrrkpYK0
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According to his 2025 NBA Draft profile, Dylan Harper was born on March 2, 2006. It means he is currently 19 years old.
Dylan Harper is 6 feet 6 inches tall, which helps him to dominate small defenders and create advantages. He can be an elite prospect at rim and finishes through contacts. The New Jersey native weighs 213.2 lbs. Harper flashes advanced shots creation from outside and pair it all with his excellent playmaking.
Get to know Dylan Harper, the star Rutgers guard 🌟
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 20, 2025
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Harper has a 6-foot-10 wingspan with an 8-foot-6 standing reach. His wingspan allows him to counter small defenders and create opportunities around the rim. The Rutgers freshman has a 30.5 no step vertical and 36.5 maximum vertical at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. He can play on and off the ball. Harper is also a good ball-handler and changes speed well with the ball.
Information about Dylan Harper’s exact shoe size is not available in the public domain. However, he measured 6’4 1/2″ barefoot at the Draft Combine and is listed at 6’6″ with shoes on.
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