Rutgers lands PG Dylan Harper, No. 2 recruit in Class of 2024 - ESPN

Dylan Harper, the No. 2 prospect in the 2024 class and the top uncommitted senior in the country, announced his commitment to Rutgers on Wednesday — giving the Scarlet Knights two of the top three recruits in the country and the No. 2 overall recruiting class.

Harper, a 6-foot-5 guard from Don Bosco Prep (New Jersey), chose Steve Pikiell's program over a final list that also included Duke, Kansas, Indiana and Auburn. He joins a recruiting class that already included Airious «Ace» Bailey, who is ranked No. 3 in the ESPN 100 and signed with the Scarlet Knights during the early signing period last month.

«I have a deep connection with the staff over a long period of time,» Harper told ESPN. «Head coach Steve Pikiell, associate head coach Brandin Knight and assistant coach TJ Thompson. Staying at home means everything for me. It is exciting for me knowing everyone who got to see me grow up, like my family, friends and coaches, can see me play. Knowing that I can make a stamp in my home state has always been a thing for me.»

Harper is the younger brother of former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr., who now plays for the Toronto Raptors. Harper Jr. was a two-time All-Big Ten selection during his four years at Rutgers and he led the Scarlet Knights to two NCAA tournament appearances, breaking the program's 30-year tourney drought.

«His advice to me was to pick a school that is best for me and make it your decision,» Harper said. «I saw what a great player my brother was there and how successful Rutgers was during that time. He had a great career there. He was one of the best to play at Rutgers.»

Rutgers made Harper a priority early in the 2024 recruiting cycle and was relentless in its pursuit of the in-state guard. Pikiell and his