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.

After drafting Dylan Harper second overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs have officially signed him to a contract standard for most rookies, although he will be making more than everyone aside from top pick Cooper Flagg.