Ron Harper Jr.'s Nationality

Last Modified Apr 10, 2025 06:17 GMT
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Ron Harper Jr is a 6 feet 4 inches professional basketball player and is playing for the Detroit Pistons as a small forward in the NBA as of March 2025. Harper attended Rutgers University and represented the Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team in the NCAA Division I and Big Ten Conference. In his collegiate career, he played 121 games, scoring an average of 12.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. He received an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press and was named to the second-team All-Big Ten and Haggerty Award in his final year of college.

Harper Jr. remained undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft; however, he signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. Harper signed an agreement with the Boston Celtics in July 2024. As of March 28, 2025, he has made 10 appearances in his NBA career. In January 2025, Harper Jr. joined the Pistons and signed a two-way contract.

What is Ron Harper Jr.’s Nationality?

Ron Harper Jr. holds American nationality. His father, Ron Harper, is a former American professional basketball player who played fifteen NBA seasons and won five NBA championships.

Ron Harper Jr. Hometown

Ron Harper Jr.’s hometown is Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, according to his college profile. He attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School. According to New Jersey High School sports, he played 60 games, scoring 680 points and 124 rebounds.

Ron Harper Jr. Birthplace

Ron Harper Jr. was born on April 12, 2000, in Paterson, New Jersey, United States, by his parents, Maria and Ron Harper. Maria Harper is originally from Bataan, Philippines, but played college basketball for New Orleans. Harper Jr. spent his early years with his parents and his younger brother, Dylan Harper.

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FAQs on Ron Harper Jr.

A. As of March 2025, Ron Harper Jr. is 24 years old. 

A. Ron Harper Jr stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93m) tall.

A. Ron Harper Jr. weighs 233 lbs (106 kg) as of Marcg 2025.

A. Ron Harper Jr’s jersey number is 13 for the Detroit Pistons as of March 2025.

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