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Dylan Harper, No. 2 Recruit In 2024 Class, Announces Commitment

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LONG BEACH, CA – AUGUST 27: Dylan Harper looks on during the Pangos All-American Festival on August 27, 2022 at the McBride High School in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The No. 2 college hoops recruit in the nation is reportedly staying close to home.

Per ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski: “Don Bosco (N.J.) Prep guard Dylan Harper — the No. 2 prospect in the ESPN Class of 2024 — is committing to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.” Adding, “Harper is making public that decision at the Fanatics offices in New York shortly.”

Harper joins a historic recruiting class for coach Steve Pikiell and the Scarlet Knights, which also features blue chipper Ace Bailey.

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Fans reacted to the massive commitment on social media.

“THE PRIDE OF NEW JERSEY,” tweeted BetMGM.

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“The greatest Woj Bomb in the history of Woj Bombs,” a user said. “Today, Rutgers Men’s Basketball changed forever. On Dec. 6, 2023, you could make the argument that Rutgers basketball has the best recruiting class in all of college basketball. RU fans, cherish these times. Dylan Harper, enjoy your day!”

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“Steve Pikiell. Pounding Nails,” Jon Rothstein commented.

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“IT HAS HAPPENED.”

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What a Wednesday in Piscataway.