RUTGERS BASKETBALL ENTERS NEW ERA WITH ACE BAILEY AND DYLAN HARPER: THE SCARLET KNIGHTS’ RISE TO NATIONAL PROMINENCE

Rutgers basketball made history this season by landing two five-star recruits, Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, both projected to be lottery picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Bailey, ranked the second-best recruit in the nation, and Harper, ranked third, bring unprecedented talent to a program not typically associated with elite recruits. Their arrival has already boosted Rutgers, earning the Scarlet Knights a spot in the AP preseason poll for just the third time ever.

Dylan Harper has also partnered with the NIL Store Network to create custom merchandise featuring Rutgers logos, joining a roster of top collegiate athletes. Harper, whose basketball pedigree includes his father, five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, and brother, Ron Harper Jr., a former Rutgers star, is poised to make an immediate impact.

Rutgers is now one of the most exciting teams to watch in college basketball, and fans are eager for Bailey to join the NIL Store as well. A potential crossover jersey featuring both stars could become a collector's item, especially if they meet in the NBA next season. The sky's the limit for Rutgers basketball.

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