Ron Harper Jr.

Updated on 8/27/22.  Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 245
College: Rutgers
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 4/12/2000

2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 44
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round

Pros:

Solid shooter
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Fairly good defender
Above average athlete
Has good hands

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Not an elite ball handler
May struggle to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Ron Harper Jr. is an athletic, energetic swingman that could project to be a solid role player in the NBA.  He is a high-motor player that runs the floor well, and he has good hands that allows him to finish numerous plays above the rim to score the basketball. 

He is a solid outside shooter, and he is an active defender that can make plays on the ball to get stops for his team.  He had a solid senior season. He lacks elite foot speed or quickness, but he is a talented player that is a second round prospect in the 2022 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Tankathon Profile
The Rookie Wire’s 2021 NBA Mock Draft
YouTube’s 12/14/19 Rutgers-Seton Hall Game via Big Ten Network
YouTube’s 3/7/20 Rutgers-Purdue Game via Big Ten Network

Games Scouted:
12/20/20 Rutgers vs. Illinois
1/24/21 Rutgers vs. Indiana
3/21/21 Rutgers vs. Houston
1/19/22 Rutgers vs. Iowa
3/16/22 Rutgers vs. Notre Dame
5/19/22 Day 1 of the 2022 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Games

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