Dylan Harper reveals his NBA comp ahead of the NBA Draft

Dylan Harper’s college basketball career was short-lived, but that was always the expectation. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights didn’t make the NCAA Tournament, and he’s now set to turn pro.

Despite his team’s shortcomings and a worrisome ankle injury, Harper, who’s the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, is still a consensus top-three pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Most scouts have him going second overall behind Duke star Cooper Flagg. With that in mind, he shared his thoughts on his NBA comparison, stating that he’s very similar to Cade Cunningham.

Dylan Harper compares himself to Cade Cunningham

“The way he leads, the way he gets to his spots, his overall game, like, he’s playing to win,” Harper said. “And he’s the star player on that team. His overall, his mindset, going into a game, and just how he plays. We’re both 6’6” I think, we both use our bodies well; big guards, can see over a lot of people. Just winners, and just want to win, basically.“

Cade Cunningham

Truth be told, the resemblance is notorious. They’re both big-bodied guards who can fill up the stat sheet, and they both know how to make the most of their frames to get an advantage over their opposition.

Of course, every player is unique, and he still has to prove himself with the pros. Then again, if he’s as similar to Cunningham as it seems at first glance, whoever gets him will get an absolute stud.