Enjoy Ron, He’s Gone to the NBA in March. Draymond Green is a Great Comp

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

Hes gonna be sold as draymond green-lite. If he can keep his 3 pt fg % in the upper half of the 30’s there is zero chance he doesnt get drafted. Hes really good man and continues to get better. Hes our best player by a wide margin and as i said beginning of the year, we can deal with losing anyone except him. Hes that good. Hes that important. Unfortunately weve seen him for the last time in person

 

[MV9000]

Was saying that to the fiancé during the game. He keeps the 3 ball going he’s a goner. Strong and quick enough to play disruptive D against multiple positions and can just do the right thing consistently on O. Happy for him.

 

[Arizona Knight]

I he keeps this up we will have a Sweet Sixteen run in us. Tip your cap and thank him for his contribution to our escalation.

 

[knights1212]

THe season is only 4 games in. There is a long way to go. Ron is really good but I think there is a good chance he will return next season. Our team is a very tight knit group.

 

[bac2therac]

lets settle down OP

 

[knight82]

He will probably follow his dad's advice one way or the other

 

[NewJerseyHawk]

Dousumu of Illinois came back to school, with the evaluation of NBA scouts and many think he has a bright NBA future....but he also needs to be more consistent. The Baylor game for Illinois exposed some gaps in his game.

Harper is a different type of player, he was set up beautifully all night and drained shot after shot. In order for Ron to be drafted, he has to be able to generate his own offense off the dribble against a defensive player, 1 on 1.

When he does that, he not only lands in the league, he becomes a 10 year player. Not sure that aspect of his game is there yet, but tonight's game opened some eyes....he will have the rest of a rugged B1G schedule to prove he's ready for that jump, I don't see that happening 4 games into his junior year.

The other factor about most kids leaving for the league, is the kid being forced to make a financially driven decision, where waiting another year, may not be feasible.....Ron Harper Jr is under no such pressure to chase money in 4 months...I think he plays all 4 years and starts next year as Pre-Season Player of the Year candidate in the B1G.....which in itself would be a very high bar to reach in the best conference this year.

 

[RU-05]

I thought the Paul Pierce comparison from last game was pretty decent. A poor man's Pierce of course.

 

[RU848789]

Dousumu of Illinois came back to school, with the evaluation of NBA scouts and many think he has a bright NBA future....but he also needs to be more consistent. The Baylor game for Illinois exposed some gaps in his game.

Harper is a different type of player, he was set up beautifully all night and drained shot after shot. In order for Ron to be drafted, he has to be able to generate his own offense off the dribble against a defensive player, 1 on 1.

When he does that, he not only lands in the league, he becomes a 10 year player. Not sure that aspect of his game is there yet, but tonight's game opened some eyes....he will have the rest of a rugged B1G schedule to prove he's ready for that jump, I don't see that happening 4 games into his junior year.

The other factor about most kids leaving for the league, is the kid being forced to make a financially driven decision, where waiting another year, may not be feasible.....Ron Harper Jr is under no such pressure to chase money in 4 months...I think he plays all 4 years and starts next year as Pre-Season Player of the Year candidate in the B1G.....which in itself would be a very high bar to reach in the best conference this year.

Staying and having a monster year next year also could change him from a late 2nd rounder to a late first rounder/early 2nd rounder, which is a big jump in $$. I think he stays also, but wouldn't begrudge him going.

 

[PatrickRU92]

RHJ is a very good player. Not an NBA player though.

 

[Scarlet Blind]

If he knows the Knicks will draft him or sign him, he's gone. That's his team.

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

THe season is only 4 games in. There is a long way to go. Ron is really good but I think there is a good chance he will return next season. Our team is a very tight knit group.

I said prior to the 19-20 season i thought a good season and ron would declare. Im
super high on him and know factually from an nba scout based out of NJ that theres a lot of eyes on him

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

RHJ is a very good player. Not an NBA player though.

Disagree. 6’6 235 and can guard 2-4 and shoot the three ball. Hes the new nba’s wet dream

 

[ColonelRutgers]

I hate the NBA and don't follow it closely so others most certainly would know better but I'm not just sure how his body type as it is today fits in. He's not really a big guy and he's not really a quick guy. He's become a very talented scorer and turning into an excellent college player but the NBA is another level. Unlike other guys like Geo that stayed back a year in school to get that athletic advantage, Harper is still pretty young for his class so his professional biological clock isn't running as fast as some guys. In any case, I'm just going to enjoy this season for what it is. I've been thinking about the future for almost 40 years of following this program. I'm just living for today.

If you're saying he'll declare and go through that process, I 100% could see that but that doesn't mean he's going to hear from scouts that he'll be a first round draft choice. And unless you are and are really desperate for money and are sick of college, I don't know why you wouldn't use that extra year to give yourself a better shot the next year.

 

[Westcoast]

Disagree. 6’6 235 and can guard 2-4 and shoot the three ball. Hes the new nba’s wet dream

Well, no one ever said you post with hyperbole... 😐

 

[RUby RED]

I like him as a more offensively versatile PJ Tucker. Get him into an NBA strength and conditioning program and I can see the small ball 4/5 comp

 

[Caliknight]

Ron Harper Jr. is not going to the NBA after this season. That's preposterous.

 

[jerzeyguy]

Its starting to come easy for him. Doing almost anything he wants on the floor. I think he dominates his senior yr and becomes legit on the nba radar. Nba is hard to make tho

 

[BigEastPhil]

He ll probably declare. Won’t hire an agent. And scouts will tell him what he needs to work on during his senior year.

 

[GORU2014]

If he keeps this up he’ll get drafted and it’ll be deserved

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

Ron Harper Jr. is not going to the NBA after this season. That's preposterous.

Im willing to bet on it.
Look at the players who get drafted in the 2nd round. Ignas Brazdeikis. Youre telling me rons not better than him + nba bloodlines?

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

He ll probably declare. Won’t hire an agent. And scouts will tell him what he needs to work on during his senior year.

Well thats a guarantee. He will 10000% declare, I dont think he comes back though

 

[brad1218]

That’s fine. It’s good for us if he makes it and he deserves it. Love Harper. Want the best for him. This is why Pike needs to recruit too guys every year. Love Pike but this past class is not good enough. Good news is Jones is a total stud. Need two Jones type recruits in every class and then some solid Pike guys around them if we want to stay ranked in this beast of a conference.

 

[zappaa]

I want to see Jaden Jones and Jr. on the floor at the same time baby

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

That’s fine. It’s good for us if he makes it and he deserves it. Love Harper. Want the best for him. This is why Pike needs to recruit too guys every year. Love Pike but this past class is not good enough. Good news is Jones is a total stud. Need two Jones type recruits in every class and then some solid Pike guys around them if we want to stay ranked in this beast of a conference.

Next year is gonna be a really bad year. Im gonna enjoy this year but just pointing that out. Lose Ron, Jacob, Geo, and maybe Myles as hes just going to choose the best graduate program because he cares more about academics than athletics, which is not a bad thing. Kid has big aspirations.

 

[AshCatchEm]

All over their forums, cuse fans are calling ron fat. Ron was moving up and down the court and scoring at will. He is well conditioned. I would LOVE to see what some of those guys calling him that look like.

 

[shields]

KYK also said Eugene could not play either. Sorry being a little sarcastic.

 

[RU-05]

Next year is gonna be a really bad year. Im gonna enjoy this year but just pointing that out. Lose Ron, Jacob, Geo, and maybe Myles as hes just going to choose the best graduate program because he cares more about academics than athletics, which is not a bad thing. Kid has big aspirations.

Didn't they say something about Myles and the Rutgers grad program last night?

 

[RU-05]

All over their forums, cuse fans are calling ron fat. Ron was moving up and down the court and scoring at will. He is well conditioned. I would LOVE to see what some of those guys calling him that look like.

Relative to most basketball players I think it is fair to say Harper is a soft body. But like PP and Melo we have seen guys with that body type do quite well. Given Melo went to cuse I'm surprised they missed the comparison. I probably shouldn't be.

 

[shields]

Myles was accepted to Masters program.

 

[RUInsanity]

Next year is gonna be a really bad year. Im gonna enjoy this year but just pointing that out. Lose Ron, Jacob, Geo, and maybe Myles as hes just going to choose the best graduate program because he cares more about academics than athletics, which is not a bad thing. Kid has big aspirations.

Next year's NBA Draft will be loaded and one of the deepest drafts in a decade. HS Players will be eligible again and there are marquee guys in the lottery. If I had to guess, Harper will prep for the draft but at best will be a 2nd Round flyer and come back to RU.

 

[carmenst]

Didn't they say something about Myles and the Rutgers grad program last night?

Yes, he got accepted into Rutgers.

 

[RU-05]

Next year is gonna be a really bad year. Im gonna enjoy this year but just pointing that out. Lose Ron, Jacob, Geo, and maybe Myles as hes just going to choose the best graduate program because he cares more about academics than athletics, which is not a bad thing. Kid has big aspirations.

Meh, we still have a lot of returning talent, plus the return of Caleb. Remember too the freshman will look a lot better early next year then they do right now.

 

[Ronnie_B]

I think some are overvaluing his talent some, right now he's a very good D1 talent, the one thing that I see holding him back from the next level is his ability to create on his own, if you're a small forward or shooting guard in the NBA, that's a skill set you need to be near elite on in the college game, not just average.

 

[shields]

Yes Myles, Caleb and Jacob could come back also. And Cliff should be better. And I think Ron plays four years.

 

[superfan01]

@kyk1827 had nailed this one from last summer.
I agree with kyk.

 

[JavaDunk18]

With new eligibility rule, Ron could technically stay 2 more years after this. I don't think that happens, but I think he will be back next year, as well as Geo & JY to make a final four run. An empty RAC is not really the way to spend a final season. An extra year could also project him into 1st round draft status.

 

[Chuch Wilder]

No money issues forcing him to go pro so that helps.

 

[Scarlet Shack]

Disagree. 6’6 235 and can guard 2-4 and shoot the three ball. Hes the new nba’s wet dream

I am very much rooting for him to be a first round NBA pick ...but this is where you need to pump the breaks a little on the expectations and let him grow into his future abilities

6’6 guys in the NBA are now two guards...maybe with his body he can steal some minutes at the three in the NBA

He will need to prove he can defend on the perimeter with quicker guards...that’s going to be his last hurdle

Once and when he proves that ...he is NBA bound.

I think it happens ...but don’t think he has proven that piece yet four games into his Junior year

 

[shields]

Could Harper be a top 10 player at RU? Needs to play 4 years. To 10 alltime.