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Maria Harper and Ron Harper's son, Dylan Harper, is a brilliant point guard who garnered much attention for his athletic skills during the most recent collegiate basketball season. In addition to leading a struggling Rutgers Scarlet Knights team to victory, he was selected by the San Antonio Spurs as the No. 2 overall choice in the 2025 NBA draft.
Dylan’s impressive play at the high school level has caught the attention of basketball scouts and fans. But it wasn't just his athletic ability that won over the viewers, but also his mother, Maria Harper’s unfaltering support.
Like his parents, Dylan hails from a diverse ethnic background. The player’s mother, Maria Pizzaro-Harper, is of Filipino descent. Maria reportedly emigrated from the Philippines during her childhood. Ron Harper, Dylan’s father, is of Afro-American descent on the other hand.
More details about Dylan’s mother, Maria Harper
Dylan Harper frequently attributes his understanding of the game to his mother, Maria Harper. Mrs. Harper excelled as a basketball player, competing at the Division I level at the University of New Orleans.
Following her playing career, she shifted to coaching by establishing a girls' AAU program in New Jersey named Ring City. Later, she transformed it into a co-ed program to allow boys to participate.
Maria earned a storied reputation as the girls’ varsity coach at DePaul Catholic High School. She ultimately assumed the role of assistant coach for the boys' team at Don Bosco Prep, the high school attended by both of her kids, Ron Jr. and Dylan. She taught Dylan the essential principles and resilience that characterize his gameplay. Maria established the initial technical groundwork for Dylan Harper.
As reported by Essentially Sports, Maria presently holds the position of assistant coach at Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey.
Maria Harper gained widespread attention after appearing with her son during the 2025 NBA draft in Brooklyn. Maria expressed her sentiments upon Dylan's selection as the second overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs.
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In an interview with ESPN during the draft, Maria was prompted to share her insights on Dylan's progression and journey to the draft. She took pride in her son's achievement, joining his brother, Ron Jr.
Ron Jr. is also under a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons. He is elder brother to Dylan.
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