A look into the 2024 Rutgers Basketball recruiting Big Board

In today's cutthroat recruiting climate, every highly coveted prospect's actions is analyzed, dissected, and open to interpretation while under a massive microscope.

With Class of 2024 point guard Dylan Harper emerging as the bellwether target for Rutgers, the Don Bosco Prep product has narrowed his choices down to five.

Rutgers, Duke, Auburn, Indiana, and Kansas have made the final cut for Harper Jr., who many project to ultimately decide between Rutgers and Duke.

Given the rush of momentum a verbal pledge from Harper would give an already prized 2024 Rutgers recruiting class and a hyper passionate fan base, it's easy to overlook the other potential backcourt options.

Here is a look at several other guards Steve Pikiell and staff have made traction with on the recruiting trail.