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(Rutgers: Guard, Freshman, 6-6)
Best rank: 2 / Worst rank: 2
Agent: WME
2024-25 stats: 19.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.6 bpg, 48.4% FG, 33.3% 3P in 29 games
Dylan Harper leads the way for the Spurs at No. 2 with 83.8 percent odds, per Draft Predictor. Described to HoopsHype as “Cade-lite” by one scout, Harper is praised for his vision, poise, and size at the lead guard spot.
However, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported that the 76ers have engaged with San Antonio about potentially moving up to no. 2 pick, with the assumption they’d desire Harper.
If the Spurs keep the pick they may believe Harper can be the glue in a “clutch” lineup featuring Fox, Castle and Wemby, with his secondary playmaking and strong frame earning high marks.
Harper’s ability to get to his spots has teams believing he’ll step into an impact role immediately. While not viewed as a natural floor general-type initiator, his maturity and skillset have him entrenched as a Top 2 pick.
“He’s a big guard who can create for others and isn’t afraid of the big moment,” one Western Conference exec said.
More: Dylan Harper: NBA draft scouting report and intel
