Harper, Alabama and Rutgers

‘Best freshman in the country’: What they’re saying about Rutgers star Dylan Harper’s epic showing vs. Alabama
“Dylan Harper IS the best freshman in the country. On back to back nights, Harper scored 36 and 37 points. Notre Dame and Alabama had no answers. When he’s going downhill, left or right, he’s unstoppable.” -- Bryan DeNovellis, Tri-State College Basketball Podcast.
Rutgers basketball‘s Dylan Harper makes CBB freshman history with explosion vs. Alabama
Rutgers basketball fell to Alabama in a close 95-90 battle in the Players Era Festival at MGM Grand Garden. Rutgers guard Dylan Harper rose to the occasion against the Crimson Tide, despite the loss.
Rutgers' Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey wow Alabama's Oats in loss
Rutgers freshman stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey combined to score 59 points in Wednesday's loss to Alabama, a performance that had Tide coach Nate Oats calling them "two of the most talented players,
Dylan Harper scores 37, but Rutgers falls to No. 9 Alabama
Mark Sears scored 24 points and No. 9 Alabama hung on for a 95-90 victory over Rutgers on Wednesday night at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
Rutgers’ Dylan Harper drawing No. 1 pick buzz after 37-point showing vs. Alabama
The Rutgers basketball team has had an up and down start to its highly-anticipated season, but its two freshmen have not disappointed. Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper — two projected top-five picks in the 2025 NBA Draft — have carried a massive burden for the Scarlet Knights as they navigate a very difficult non-conference schedule.
Rutgers basketball: Dylan Harper dazzles again in loss to Alabama in Players Era Festival
Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey took it to ninth-ranked Alabama in Wednesday’s semifinals of the Players Era Festival, falling short 95-90 but providing a glimpse of just how high the Scarlet Knights’ ceiling is.
Harper scores career-high 36 points, Rutgers beats Notre Dame 85-84 in OT at Players Era Festival
Dylan Harper scored a career-high 36 points and Rutgers held off Notre Dame for an 85-84 overtime victory in the Players Era Festival.
Dylan Harper makes history not seen since Trae Young
“Only five D-I freshmen have had 36 points, six rebounds and six assists since 2010: Dylan Harper is the first since Trae Young in 2018,” Rutgers said in their postgame notes.
Rutgers basketball: Dylan Harper erupts in win over Notre Dame in Players Era Festival
The best-case scenario was that Rutgers basketball's stunning loss at Kennesaw State would serve as a wake-up call for a talented, youth-driven squad. Dylan Harper answered the alarm in resounding fashion Tuesday night.
No. 9 Alabama survives scare from Rutgers, advances to Players Era championship with 95-90 win
Mark Sears scored 24 points and No. 9 Alabama defeated Rutgers 95-90 on Wednesday night in the Players Era Festival at MGM Grand Garden.
Dylan Harper, Rutgers nip Notre Dame in OT
Dylan Harper dropped a career-high 36 points and Rutgers fended off Matt Allocco and Notre Dame 85-84 in overtime to conclude a wild first day of the Players Era Festival on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
Dylan Harper is the most exciting offensive prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft
Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper may not go as the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but he has the most potential of any player ...
Dylan Harper’s coming out party in Las Vegas was an unforgettable night for Rutgers | Politi
“Unbelievable” is the word that Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell used to describe the show that Harper put on for the fans here.
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Harper pours in 36 as Rutgers men’s basketball survives Allocco’s late barrage
LAS VEGAS — Dylan Harper scored a career-high 36 points and Rutgers held off Notre Dame for an 85-84 overtime victory ...