Dylan Harper, the second overall pick of the 2025 draft, made his preseason debut against the Jazz on Friday, and he didn’t disappoint. The 20-year-old point guard finished with nine points on six shots to go with three assists in just 18 minutes off the bench in his first time wearing Silver and Black and facing an NBA team.

The numbers are impressive, but fail to represent just how encouraging Harper’s debut truly was. The rookie, who has struggled with injuries since leaving college, looked like a composed veteran who was comfortable and in rhythm.

His first bucket came on a cut after he perfectly sold that he was going to set a screen on the corner, only to dart to the rim a moment later. His second make came on the ball, using a double screen from Luke Kornet and Victor Wembanyama t

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