Sat Feb 01 22:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Rutgers’ Star Freshman Dylan Harper Out Against Michigan

**Piscataway, NJ** – Rutgers Scarlet Knights will be without star freshman guard Dylan Harper for their crucial Saturday matchup against the Michigan Wolverines, the Big Ten announced. Harper, a highly touted prospect and ESPN’s No. 2 ranked NBA draft prospect, is sidelined due to a high ankle sprain suffered against Penn State on January 20th and aggravated in the subsequent game against Michigan State.

The injury forced Harper to miss Wednesday’s loss to Northwestern, and he will now sit out the game against Michigan. Despite the setback, Harper has enjoyed a stellar freshman season, averaging 18.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. He notably scored 36 points against Notre Dame and 37 against Alabama in back-to-back games in late November.

Harper’s absence leaves a significant hole in the Rutgers lineup. However, his fellow freshman standout, Ace Bailey (ESPN’s No. 3 ranked prospect), showed his potential in Wednesday’s game, scoring 37 points against Northwestern. The Scarlet Knights (11-10, 4-6 Big Ten) will need a strong team performance to overcome the Wolverines (15-5, 7-2) in their 3:30 p.m. ET tip-off. The game will test the depth and resilience of the young Rutgers squad.

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