DYLAN HARPER NEWS

Scores 21 against Nebraska Harper ended Thursday's 85-82 victory over Nebraska with 21 points (8-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes.

Impact Harper converted on 8-of-17 looks from the field, closing with 21 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal during Thursday night's win over the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-6 freshman has been all he was talked up to be as a recruit this season, averaging 19.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals across 17 starts. Rutgers' freshmen Ace Bailey and Harper are both in the conversation for Big Ten Freshman of the Year this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper rally Rutgers to 85-82 victory over Nebraska

Freshman Ace Bailey finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds, Dylan Harper scored 21 and Rutgers rallied late to beat Nebraska 85-82

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

247Sports NBA Draft Big Board 2.0: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey headline top 30 prospects A stacked freshman class dominates the top NBA draft prospects at the midway point of the 2024-25 college basketball season.

5 DAYS AGO • 247SPORTS.COM

Purdue head basketball coach Matt Painter addresses Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper after Boilermakers beat Rutgers | Sporting News Purdue men's basketball earned a fourth straight win with a 68-50 victory over Rutgers. Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter addressed the t...

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Inefficient with illness Harper (illness) contributed six points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 28 minutes during Thursday's 68-50 loss to Purdue.

Impact Harper played his second straight game with an illness and although he played better than he did Monday versus Wisconsin, he was very inefficient. He made just two of his nine field goals, his worst shooting percentage in a full game this season. He also failed to score double digit points, something he has only done in the last two games while dealing with the illness. Whatever illness he is dealing with is clearly affecting his play and he may not be fully himself on the court until he is completely recovers.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Debate at the top with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper

Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper is putting pressure on Cooper Flagg for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. John Fanta offers up his first m...

JANUARY 9

Questionable to play Thursday Harper is questionable for Thursday's game against Purdue due to the flu, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Harper was limited to just 15 minutes in Rutgers' loss to Wisconsin on Monday, tallying zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block. However, he should be ready to go if healthy, and fantasy managers should expect a better performance from him. He's averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this season as a freshman.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Limited greatly by illness Harper closed with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 15 minutes during Monday's 75-63 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact While Harper was able to re-enter the starting lineup despite being questionable due to the illness that forced him to sit out last Thursday, he was still clearly being hampered by the ailment. Harper was held scoreless for the first time all season, in addition to this contest being the first single game in which he's played under 30 minutes. The All-American candidate has just a few more days to recover before another important conference matchup against Purdue on Thursday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Wisconsin Harper (illness) is in Rutgers' starting five versus Wisconsin on Monday night.

Impact Harper was questionable to play, but was spotted warming up and now his inclusion in the Scarlet Knights' starting five all but confirms his availability. This is huge news in Piscataway, as the freshman averages 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in warmups Monday Harper (illness) was spotted in warmups but remains questionable to play Monday against Wisconsin, Matthew Mangam reports.

Impact Harper was spotted during the early shootaround and looks active, so that's a promising sign regarding his availability. Harper will aim to return after a one-game absence to give Rutgers a huge boost on the offensive side of the ball.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Badgers Harper (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Wisconsin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Harper will probably be a game-time call for this contest, and his involvement in warm-ups could give a better idea of his availability. The star guard, who didn't play in Rutgers' most recent loss to Indiana on Jan. 2, is averaging 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Head coach Steve Pikiell clarified during a pregame radio interview that Harper is feeling under the weather, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Pikiell also mentioned Harper hasn't practiced this week and is hopeful they get him back soon. The team will host Wisconsin on Monday, leaving Harper four days to improve his health.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Harper has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.

Impact Harper was not listed on the pregame injury report but appeared out of the visiting locker room in street clothes. His injury has not been disclosed, as Harper's absence is a massive blow for the Scarlet Knights to pick up a big road victory over the Hoosiers. Jordan Derkack is the likeliest candidate to replace him in the starting five while Tyson Acuff should some extended run as well.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Harper Strengthens Case for No. 1 Pick with Triple-Double Against Columbia On Monday night, Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper became the first player to record a triple-double for the school since 1983. This feat adds o...

JANUARY 1 • SI.COM

Freshman Dylan Harper records the first triple-double for Rutgers since 1983

Ace Bailey scored 24 points, fellow freshman Dylan Harper recorded the first triple-double for Rutgers since 1983 and the Scarlet Knights be...

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Dylan Harper's triple-double powers Rutgers past Columbia Dylan Harper compiled 16 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds as Rutgers never trailed and pulled away late in the second half for a 91-64 vic...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Triple-double in win Monday Harper notched 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 91-64 victory over Columbia.

Impact Harper is widely seen as one of the top prospects ahead of the 20225 NBA Draft, and it's easy to see why after such an impressive performance. This was the first triple-double in the Rutgers program in 42 years, and he continues to put up impressive numbers in his freshman year. Through 12 games, Harper is averaging 23.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks across 34.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten Makes Dylan Harper Announcement After Seton Hall-Rutgers Game One of the best stories in college basketball this season has been the consistent performances from five-star true freshman Dylan Harper of...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Scores 24 against Seton Hall Harper totaled 24 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Saturday's 66-63 win over Seton Hall.

Impact Harper led the way for the Scarlet Knights during Saturday's win over the Pirates, closing with 24 points in the contest. The 6-foot-6 freshman continues to dominate for Rutgers in his first collegiate season, averaging 23.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 0.9 steals on 34.3 minutes per game (11 starts). Harper has been a star from day one with the Scarlet Knights, and he will look to stay on track against Princeton on Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Harper's Epic Buzzer-Beater for Rutgers Impressed Dick Vitale, CBB World The standout freshman lifted Rutgers over Seton Hall in an epic rivalry bout.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dylan Harper's buzzer-beating 3 gives Rutgers 66-63 win over Seton Hall

Dylan Harper hit a deep 3-pointer as time expired to give Rutgers a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday

DECEMBER 14, 2024