Rutgers standout freshman Dylan Harper is entering the 2025 NBA draft, he announced Monday on ESPN's NBA Today. Harper, 19, was one of the highest rated recruits in Rutgers basketball history, and he's set to turn professional after his first season with the program.

Dylan Harper had a strong freshman season, and instead of shutting it down when he hurt his ankle, he came back to play to try and will his team into March Madness. So, now that he’s officially declared for the NBA Draft and is projected to be the second-overall pick, Greg Pauto of Sports Illustrated believes the Brooklyn Nets should take him.

The college basketball scene moves fast — and its stars, even quicker. Dylan Harper is the newest NBA prospect on the scene. The Rutgers freshman who averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4 assists in his one-year stint as a Scarlet Knight recently declared for the NBA Draft and is projected to go No.