Nation’s No. 1-ranked Point Guard Dylan Harper Flips Commitment to Kentucky
In a major recruiting development, Dylan Harper, the top-ranked point guard in the class of 2024, has announced he is flipping his commitment to the University of Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over LSU and Duke.
Harper, who originally committed to LSU in July, made the announcement on social media, citing the opportunity to play for Kentucky’s renowned head coach John Calipari and the program’s storied history of developing NBA talent. The decision marks a stunning shift in the recruiting landscape, as many experts had projected Harper to stick with the Tigers after his early commitment.
“I’m excited to take my talents to Kentucky,” Harper wrote in his statement. “Coach Calipari’s proven track record and the chance to compete for national championships was too great an opportunity to pass up.”
The 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard from New Jersey is widely regarded as one of the most complete point guards in recent years, known for his scoring ability, elite passing, and leadership on the floor. Harper is expected to make an immediate impact for the Wildcats, who are primed to build a championship-caliber team around his talents.
Harper’s flip to Kentucky adds to a growing list of high-profile commitments for the Wildcats, who have quickly established themselves as one of the nation’s top recruiting powers. It also puts them in direct competition with other basketball juggernauts like Duke and LSU for supremacy in the SEC and beyond.
