Dylan Harper during interview with his momDylan Harper (Photo via Twitter)
Wednesday night was supposed to be about Dylan Harper, but a family member would end up stealing the spotlight.

Harper, son of former Miami University great Ron Harper, was selected second overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2025 NBA draft.

Harper and his mother, Maria Pizarro, spoke to the ESPN cameras moments after the Rutgers man was picked to join Victor Wembanyama in Texas.

“It’s surreal,” Maria told ESPNW. “The NBA is a very, very exclusive club. He’s worked so hard to get here. I’m just proud of.”

Her brief appearance on television sent thousands of basketball fans into meltdown on social media.

While Harper is the son of former LA Lakers player Ron Harper, a five-time NBA champion, and brother to Detroit Pistons player Ron Harper Jr, his mother has actually played a central role in his rise to the NBA.

 

Following his selection, Dylan Harper told the world how he felt about his mother.

“She means the world to me,” Harper said during his post-draft press conference.

Maria and Ron divorced in 2012.

Dylan Harper is A Beast on The Court

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dylan Harper stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the second pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Dylan Harper has further cemented his spot in Rutgers basketball history after the 6-foot-6 guard was selected second overall in the 2025 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, making him the highest draft pick in program history.

Harper was long seen as the second-best prospect in the 2025 draft pool after former Duke star Cooper Flagg, who was taken first overall by the Dallas Mavericks.

His game proves how valuable he can be.

Harper lived up to expectations, setting a program record for points in a single season by a true freshman and finishing with the 20th-highest scoring average by any Scarlet Knight in a single season.

He averaged 19.4 points and 4.0 assists per game during his only season of college basketball.

Angel Reese Reveals What She Conceals Behind Her One-Legging During GamesAngel Reese (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LSU Tigers star Angel Resse has been making a lot of headlines after her match against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reese has a unique fashion for her matches, she wears leggings on only one of her legs and she recently revealed the secret of doing so.

Reese lost her recent game against the Iowa Hawkeyes which left the fans wondering if she would continue with LSU or declare for the WNBA draft. Those questions have also been answered by Reese in her recent collaboration with Vogue.

Why does Angel Reese wear one legging attire?

Angel Reese wears only one legging as a part of her one-court attire and the fans have grown curious about it. Many people speculated that it was part of a superstition that Reese followed, however, that is not the case. The LSU star has herself revealed the reason for the unique dressing choice and it may surprise a lot of people.

“I had surgery two years back on my shin. I have a rod in my leg… I cover the scar on one, and then the two players that I admire, Te’a Cooper and A’ja Wilson, also wear it, too. So it is swag. But I have used it to cover my scar,” said Angel Reese. She revealed that she had surgery on her leg and had a scar on it. She wears the leggings to hide that scar and at the same time as a swag fashion accessory.

Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft with Vogue photoshoot

After the Tigers failed to stand up against Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes the fans were left wondering if the LSU star Angel Reese would declare for the upcoming NBA draft. Reese has answered those questions with a beautiful photoshoot in collaboration with Vogue. Reese did a photo shoot with the brand and announced that she would be declaring for the WNBA draft.

Reese expressed her thoughts about the decision on her official X (formerly Twitter) account. “Making my announcement with VOGUE was ICONIC. In the new world that I am stepping into, just believe in me, trust in me, and give me time to learn and grow!” said Reese in the post. She thanked her supporters for their support and love and also asked them to trust her in her new journey.

What do you think of Angel Reese’s secret about the one-legging attire? Which do you think will pick up Reese in the draft? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.