The Spurs selected the former Rutgers standout with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Harper was impressive during his lone season with the Scarlet Knights, earning All-Big Ten honors while averaging 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 29 appearances.

Pizarro joined her son to speak to the ESPN cameras just moments after the 19-year-old Rutgers Scarlet Knights alum was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. “His flat-out love for the game, his determination, hard work and humility, day in and day out,” an emotional Pizarro told ESPN about what led to her son making it to the NBA.

Dylan Harper’s mom, Maria, stole the show Wednesday night. After the former Rutgers star was selected by the Spurs with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, social media was set ablaze as Maria Harper stunned and charmed fans who saw her join Dylan and his older brother, Ron Jr., alongside ESPN’s Monica McNutt for the post-selection interview.