The Spurs selected the former Rutgers standout with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Harper was impressive during his lone season with the Scarlet Knights, earning All-Big Ten honors while averaging 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 29 appearances.

As Dylan Harper, the second overall pick of the NBA Draft, signed his contract with the Spurs, he called the off-season experience surreal.

Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle won Rookie of the Year, with Wemby being easily the best prospect in recent memory. In 2025, the Spurs picked Dylan Harper second overall, who was in a class of his own between Cooper Flagg and everyone else.