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Dylan Harper’s mom, Maria, took the Internet by storm during the NBA draft. During high school, Harper was coached by his mom, who was a former college basketball player.
“We’re playing the sport we love. They’re playing it, I’m coaching it. It’s a family affair, and that’s how pure it is in our family,” Maria told Jersey Sports Zone in April 2023.
How did NBA Lottery Pick Dylan Harper turn into the player he is today? You can look directly to his mom.
Maria Harper coached Dylan through high school at Don Bosco Prep and watched every step he evolved into one of the best players in the country.
We go back in time to 2023… pic.twitter.com/cQIy32Fsoa
— Jersey Sports Zone (@JSZ_Sports) June 25, 2025
On Thursday, Harper was selected second overall in the NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs, but his mom stole the spotlight.
During his post-draft interview, Maria went viral on social media.
The biggest winner of the #NBADraft so far: Maria Harper (Dylan’s mom) 👀
— ✰ 𝕁𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟 ✰ (@itsJustinRitch) June 26, 2025
A TikTok featuring Maria Harper also went viral.
It’s only a matter of time until Maria has 100 thousand followers on social media.