Ron Harper Jr.

Draft Notes

Harper Jr. is a broad shouldered 6-6 guard with a very high skill level and great feel for the game. He’s not a jump out of the gym athlete but he’s a high level prospect who can beat you in a lot of ways.

3pt. shooting and versatility are two of the most important things in today’s NBA and Harper Jr. brings both. He’s a nice catch and shoot player and can also create offense for himself and score off the dribble. He’s a little like Gary Trent Jr. with his shooting gravity.

He’s a crafty scorer who does damage in the paint, can hit runners and short fade away’s and can body his way through the defense on his way to the rim.

On the defensive end he’s able to use his thick frame to guard above his position and rebound the ball against taller players. He’s got quick hands and good footwork, although pure athleticism and speed are a bit lacking.

Comparisons

• a thicker Gary Trent Jr.

Draft Projection

2nd round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 SG Rankings

1. Jaden Ivey – 6-4 – Purdue
2. Shaedon Sharpe – 6-6 – Kentucky (Canada)
3. Johnny Davis – 6-5 – Wisconsin
4. Benedict Mathurin – 6-6 – Arizona
5. Malaki Branham – 6-5 – Ohio State
6. Jalen Williams – 6-6 – Santa Clara
7. Ochai Agbaji – 6-5 – Kansas 
8. Gabriele Procida – 6-7 – Italy
9. Blake Wesley – 6-5 – Notre Dame
10. Jaden Hardy – 6-5 – G League Ignite
11. MarJon Beauchamp – 6-6 – G League Ignite
12. Ryan Rollins – 6-4 – Toledo
13. Max Christie – 6-5 – Michigan State
14. Christian Braun – 6-6 – Kansas
15. Bryce McGowens – 6-6 – Nebraska
16. Alondes Williams – 6-5 – Wake Forest
17. Trevor Keels – 6-5 – Duke
18. Keon Ellis – 6-6 – Alabama
19. Kameron McGusty – 6-5 – Miami
20. Michael Devoe – 6-5 – Geogia Tech
21. Tevin Brown – 6-5 – Murray State
22. Matteo Spagnolo – 6-4 – Italy
23. Tyrese Martin – 6-6 – UConn
24. Taevion Kinsey – 6-5 – Marshall
25. Ron Harper Jr. – 6-6 – Rutgers