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Ron Harper Jr.

Ron Harper Jr.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ron Harper Jr. is an American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA since 2022 after going undrafted out of Rutgers. He has primarily played as a guard-forward and has spent time with the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, and their G League affiliates.

Early life and education

Harper was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and attended Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey. He later played college basketball at Rutgers from 2018 to 2022.

College career

At Rutgers, Harper developed into a major scorer and perimeter shooter. NBA draft materials described him as a long, physical forward who improved as a shot-maker during his senior season.

Professional career

Harper entered the NBA in 2022 as an undrafted player. Since then, he has split time between NBA rosters and G League assignments, including stints with the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, and Maine Celtics.

Family background

Harper is the son of Ron Harper, a five-time NBA champion. Sources also identify him as the brother of Dylan Harper.

Key facts

  • Played college basketball at Rutgers from 2018 to 2022.
  • Went undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft.
  • Has played professionally in the NBA and G League since 2022.
  • Listed by the NBA as a guard-forward; other sources list him as a shooting guard or small forward.
  • Son of former NBA player Ron Harper.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ron Harper Jr.?
Ron Harper Jr. is an American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and G League since going undrafted in 2022.
What position does he play?
He is listed as a guard-forward, while some sources describe him as a shooting guard or small forward.
Where did he play college basketball?
He played at Rutgers from 2018 to 2022.
When was he born?
He was born on April 12, 2000.
Which NBA teams has he been associated with?
Sources list the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, along with G League affiliations such as the Maine Celtics.
Is he related to Ron Harper?
Yes. He is the son of former NBA player Ron Harper.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Harper_Jr.
    Supports: Birth date and place, height, weight, college, draft status, and playing career overview.
  2. NBA — https://www.nba.com/player/1631199/ron-harper-jr
    Supports: Current listed position, height, weight, birthdate, college, draft status, and team information.
  3. Basketball-Reference — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/harpero02.html
    Supports: Birth date and place, height, position, college, and draft status.
  4. NBA G League — https://gleague.nba.com/player/1631199/ron-harper-jr
    Supports: G League affiliation, position, height, weight, birthdate, and Rutgers background.
  5. NBA — https://www.nba.com/draft/2022/prospects/ron-harper-jr
    Supports: College career evaluation, Rutgers tenure, and draft scouting profile.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Harper
    Supports: Ron Harper Sr. as his father and family basketball background.