The Harper family is entirely of basketball athletes. Ron Harper Jr. and his brother Dylan Harper are both playing basketball.
While their father, Ron Harper, won five NBA championships, his sons hope to achieve the same success.
Ron Harper Jr., born on April 12, 2000, is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA.
He attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School and was vital in securing the team’s first Non-Public A state title in 47 years.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals, Harper committed to playing collegiate basketball for Rutgers.
In 121 games at Rutgers, he averaged 12.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
Despite going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, the small forward signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors.
Ron Harper Jr Brother, Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper, born on March 2, 2006, is presently 20 years old. A member of the class of 2024, Harper grew up in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
He is currently enrolled at Don Bosco Preparatory High School. During his sophomore season, he averaged 15.2 points per game.
In his junior year, Dylan earned the Boys Basketball Player of the Year title from NJ.com. He averaged 24.9 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game.
The 51-year-old plays in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball as a member of the New York Renaissance.
Recognized as a five-star recruit, Harper has committed to Rutgers University, becoming part of the most dominant recruiting class in the program’s history.
His talents also extend to international play, as Harper secured a spot on the United States under-19 basketball team for the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.
During the tournament, he averaged 9.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, contributing to Team USA’s fourth-place finish.
Dylan Harper Commits To Rutgers
Dylan Harper, the No. 2 prospect in the 2024 class and recognized as the top uncommitted senior in the nation, disclosed his commitment to Rutgers on Wednesday.
This decision strengthens the Scarlet Knights’ standing with two of the top three recruits in the country and secures their position as the No. 2 overall recruiting class.
The 6-foot-5 guard from Don Bosco Prep (New Jersey) chose to join Steve Pikiell’s program, opting for Rutgers over a final list that included famous institutions such as Duke, Kansas, Indiana, and Auburn.
Harper’s addition bolsters an impressive recruiting class featuring Airious “Ace” Bailey, who holds the No. 3 spot in the ESPN 100 rankings.
Dylan Harper and his family have placed their trust in head coach Steve Pikiell and top assistant Brandin Knight.
This trust has roots in the four-year journey with Dylan’s older brother, Ron Harper Jr.
Initially embraced as a two-star recruit from Don Bosco Prep, Ron developed under Pikiell and Knight into an All-Big Ten wing. He is a professional player now entering his second year under a two-way NBA contract with the Toronto Raptors.
