Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey ‘blessed’ to represent Rutgers as McDonald’s All-Americans

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Five-star prospects Ace Bailey (left) and Dylan Harper (right) are the first Rutgers representatives at Rutgers in 16 years. (Photos courtesy of McDonald's All American Games)McDonald's All-America

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HOUSTON — On the first possession of the scrimmage, Ace Bailey caught a pass on the wing, dribbled past Cooper Flagg and finished at the rim with ease. A few minutes later, Bailey skied for a rebound off a missed shot from Dylan Harper — his close friend and future Rutgers teammate — and threw down a vicious putback dunk.

Throughout the dress rehearsal for the McDonald’s All-American game on Tuesday, the first two Scarlet Knights selected for the prestigious event in 16 years were putting together a preview of things to come in Piscataway.

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