With his back-to-back standout performances in Las Vegas, Rutgers star Dylan Harper is causing some experts to reexamine who should be the No. 1 overall pick in next summer’s NBA Draft.

The Brooklyn Nets may have a legitimate prospect to consider taking in Dylan Harper. The Rutgers freshman has risen above all other prospects over the last few games, including teammate Ace Bailey and projected No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg.

“Dylan Harper IS the best freshman in the country. On back to back nights, Harper scored 36 and 37 points. Notre Dame and Alabama had no answers. When he’s going downhill, left or right, he’s unstoppable.” -- Bryan DeNovellis, Tri-State College Basketball Podcast.

Mark Sears scored 24 points and No. 9 Alabama hung on for a 95-90 victory over Rutgers on Wednesday night at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.

Star freshman Dylan Harper put on a show in Las Vegas as Rutgers pushed the Alabama Crimson Tide to their limit on Wednesday night

Dylan Harper dropped a career-high 36 points and Rutgers fended off Matt Allocco and Notre Dame 85-84 in overtime to conclude a wild first day of the Players Era Festival on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

Dylan Harper scored a career-high 36 points and Rutgers held off Notre Dame for an 85-84 overtime victory in the Players Era Festival.

It's that time of year to say what you are thankful for. When Rutgers basketball fans sit around the Thanksgiving table, they should be adding Dylan Harper’s name to that list. The Rutgers freshman has been nothing but dominant since his first tip off on the banks.

Rutgers basketball fell to Alabama in a close 95-90 battle in the Players Era Festival at MGM Grand Garden. Rutgers guard Dylan Harper rose to the occasion against the Crimson Tide, despite the loss.