The son of five time NBA champion Ron Harper comes to Toronto on a two-way contract.
The comp that comes to mind for me, then, is PJ Tucker — which is not a bad way to start your NBA career. A forceful scorer and strong defender, Harper Jr. led Rutgers to two NCAA tournament appearances (it would have been three, but COVID canceled the 2020 appearance); despite his 6’6” height, Harper often played power forward, using his broad frame defending larger players. After last night’s NBA Draft finished up, it was time for teams to load up on undrafted free agents to fill out the back end of their rosters and summer league squads.
The Toronto Raptors adding Rutgers guard-forward Ron Harper Jr. on a two-way contract only strengthened this 2022 NBA Draft class.
With his unusual combination of frame and play style, Harper could end up making some appearances on the big league club this year. At 6-5 with a 7-1 wingspan, Harper saw time everywhere from traditional point guard to small-ball power forward with the Scarlet Knights. Ujiri loves that kind of player. A four-year starter for the Scarlet Knights who was a team captain last season, Harper averaged 15.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
Former Rutgers Scarlet Knights standout Ron Harper Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors after the conclusion of the 2022 NBA Draft.
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Ron Harper Jr. better have his passport in order. Right after the 2022 NBA Draft ended on Thursday night/Friday morning, the former Rutgers Men's Basketball ...
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Raptors sign Ron Harper Jr. (yeah, that Ron Harper's son) to a Two-Way contract.
The Raptors were left wanting all last year for a consistent shooting wing to emerge but other than Champagnie in some stretches, were disappointed. Big man defense and shooting wing were the two biggest needs this off-season and the Raptors have attempted to address both, albeit both players are unproven. What’s a Two-Way player you ask?
Former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. began his professional basketball journey on Thursday when he signed a two-way deal with the Toronto Raptors after going ...
When i worked out with them last year in pre draft, they emphasized how much they believe in developing the guys on their g league team. “Siakam, Chris Boucher, Delano Benton. All guys who developed with raptors g league team. He underwent a workout with the Raptors as he tested the NBA Draft waters in 2021, and from what he saw, Toronto is a good place for his former teammate to land.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. has been selected by the XXXX XX overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
"Ron, you are now a part of a select few who played at Rutgers University and went on to play in the NBA so enjoy that," Hinson said. I know he's a great kid and I look forward to watching his career at the next level." "Ron we are thrilled to welcome you to the Rutgers NBA family," Copeland said. You are going to be a terrific pro and you are going to do great at the next level. "I think he's going to be a good player in the NBA. His shooting was very consistent at Rutgers, and he can shoot if from all the ranges. for everything you have done for Rutgers basketball," Lloyd said. It's a great honor for another Rutgers player to make it to the NBA for our fan base. Purdue, Michigan, and Nebraska. Harper Jr. was also honored on the USBWA's All-America All District team voted on by the writers and the NWABC's All-America 2nd All-District team voted on by the coaches. on being a part of the Rutgers NBA family," Douby said. I am so excited to watch Ron's NBA journey and I am thrilled for his friends and family." Harper Jr. ended his regular season with a game-winning shot against Indiana on the road and a victory in front of RU Nation against Penn State on Senior Day. Harper Jr. had his best season with the Scarlet Knights in 2021-22.
Former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. signed a two-way deal with the Toronto Raptors shortly after the 2022 NBA Draft.
Ron guided us to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, hit some of the biggest shots in Rutgers history and achieved incredible individual accolades over the past four years. It marks the beginning of Harper’s NBA journey, a chance to make an impression. I am so excited to watch Ron’s NBA journey and I am thrilled for his friends and family.” “The Rutgers basketball family is so proud of Ron Harper Jr. for this opportunity with the Toronto Raptors,” Pikiell said in a press release. The former Scarlet Knights star, who signed a two-way deal with the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, and his team are headed to the Summer League in Las Vegas in July. Rutgers fans can get a glimpse of Ron Harper Jr. in NBA action in a couple of weeks.
The Raptors are signing undrafted Rutgers guard/forward Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Harper, 22, is 6-foot-6 and ...
Harper, 22, is 6-foot-6 and spent four seasons at Rutgers, averaging 15.8 points and 5.9 rebounds as a senior in 2021-22. He is the son of former NBA guard Ron Harper, who spent time with the Cavaliers, Bulls and Lakers. An Exhibit 10 contract is a contract that counts toward the offseason roster limit of 20, but does not count toward the salary cap unless the player makes the team.
Former Rutgers men's basketball guard Ron Harper Jr. signed a two-way contract today with the Toronto Raptors following yesterday's NBA Draft.
I'll never forget when he hit the biggest shot in Rutgers history against Purdue. When he hit that shot, I literally ran around the house.” “The Rutgers basketball family is so proud of (Harper) for this opportunity with the Toronto Raptors,” Pikiell said. Harper joins a Raptors organization that is well known for its player development. He parlayed his success into a four-year, $85 million contract signed in 2020, at the time the largest contract ever for an undrafted player. If a player plays well enough, the franchise can convert a player’s two-way contract to a standard NBA contract. Two-way players will spend a majority of their time in the NBA’s developmental league, the NBA G League, but can also play in as many as 50 of their NBA team’s 82 games.