Top high school basketball recruit makes shocking college decision

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Five-star basketball recruit Dylan Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr., announced his decision to take his talents to Rutgers University in a shocking decision. 

Harper’s decision was reported by ESPN prior to announcing the decision at the Fanatics office in New York on Wednesday night. Harper is finalizing an NIL deal with Fanatics as well. 

He is the No. 2 prospect in the Class of 2024, via ESPN, and the Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) product wants to remain in state to continue his basketball journey under head coach Steve Pikiell. 

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Dylan Harper makes a pass during the Pangos All-American Festival on August 27, 2022 at the McBride High School in Long Beach, CA. (Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pikiell has done a fantastic job recruiting for his Scarlet Knights squad, which just missed out on an NCAA Tournament berth last season. Other than Harper, ESPN’s No. 3 overall prospect Ace Bailey from Powder Springs, G.A. is heading to Rutgers as well. 

"I have a deep connection with the staff over a long period of time," Harper said, via 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.

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"[Pikiell] gets the most out of each player and his team. I trust him to do what's