The Rutgers Scarlet Knights were perhaps the most disappointing team in all of college basketball last season. Despite having two future top-three picks in the NBA Draft, they didn’t even make the tournament.
It was sad to see Dylan Harper leave college without a shot at the ultimate glory. However, he won’t have too much time to cry over the spilled milk, as he’s about to turn pro.
With that in mind, Washington Wizards analyst Brandon Scott broke down why his team desperately needs to get him if they get a top-three pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, as projected.
Wizards insider reveals why Dylan Harper is the guy they need
“When you look at Dylan Harper’s intangibles, he screams Cade Cunningham or SGA (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander),” Scott wrote. “He’s 6’6 with a 6’10 wingspan. He shoots from mid-range and three-point range with regularity, he can defend and can be a floor general and distribute. He can handle and score with both hands and when you look at the fact that he can play off-script when plays break down, he carries high basketball IQ. Other qualities that separate him are his ability to rebound and thrive in transition, both qualities that the Wizards Front Office likes.”
Of course, the Wizards already have a lead guard in Jordan Poole, but he’s miserably failed to establish himself as a franchise player, and they can always coexist on the backcourt.
Harper has the potential to be one of the best two-way players in the game, and given his NBA heritage as Ron Harper’s son, you know he’s going to take pride in playing defense.