Dylan Harper is a highly accomplished American basketball player, currently a guard for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, known for his exceptional scoring, playmaking, and versatility on the court.[5][6] Born in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, the 6-6 left-handed guard rose to prominence during his high school career at Don Bosco Prep, where he earned accolades such as McDonald's All-American Co-MVP (2024), Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year, MaxPreps National High School Player of the Year, Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year, and MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic and John Wall Holiday Invitational.[1][2][3] Harper committed to Rutgers University, his home-state school, and as a freshman in the 2024-25 season, he shattered records by setting the program's freshman scoring mark with 564 points, ranking third nationally among freshmen at 23.5 points per game while leading the Scarlet Knights in scoring and assists (117).[1][2][4] He achieved standout performances, including a 36-point overtime win over Notre Dame (with 6 rebounds and 6 assists), back-to-back 30-plus point games against Alabama (37 points) and Washington (34 points)—the first Division I freshman in 20 years to do so—and Rutgers' first freshman triple-double since 1983 (16 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists vs. Columbia).[1][2] In December 2024, he was named Division I Men’s Player of the Week by the Met Basketball Writers Association after key wins over Penn State and Seton Hall, including a buzzer-beating 28-foot three-pointer.[4] Internationally, Harper excelled on the Nike EYBL circuit (19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists per game) and with USA Basketball at the FIBA U-19 World Cup (9.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists).[2] Selected by the Spurs, he has quickly made an impact in the NBA, scoring in double digits in six of his last seven games as of early 2026, participating in Rising Stars events, and contributing in highlight-reel plays like alley-oops and and-ones during recent matchups, including against the Lakers.[5] Harper remains a rising star with strong current relevance in professional basketball.[5][6]