Ron Harper Jr.’s Parents

Last Modified Oct 7, 2024 16:33 GMT
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Ron Harper Jr. in the Big Ten Tournament - Iowa vs Rutgers

Ron Harper Jr. was born on April 12, 2000, in Paterson, New Jersey, and the player is a basketball player for the Boston Celtics. He also played college basketball while with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights where he won many awards and honors, some of them being the honorable mention All-American and 2022 Haggerty Award. Harper Jr. is a basketball player, he is 6’4” tall and weighs 245 lbs, he plays as a Small Forward and Power Forward. He went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, although he signed with the Toronto Raptors in 2022 and was later traded to the Boston Celtics.

Harper Jr. scored an average of 12.6 points and 5.9 rebounds in his college level at Rutgers University, which led him to win a third Team All-Big Ten nomination in 2021 and subsequently a nomination for the Second-team All-Big Ten team in 2022. His mother is Maria Pizarro, who is from the Philippines and was also a basketball player herself.

Who are Ron Harper Jr.’s parents?

Ron Harper Jr. was born to parents Ron Harper and Maria Pizarro in Paterson, New Jersey.

Who is Ron Harper Jr.’s father?

Ron Harper Jr.’s father is Ron Harper Sr., who was born on January 20, 1964, and had an impressive basketball career himself. He played college basketball for Miami (Ohio) and was an All-American player before joining the NBA and playing for 15 seasons. Harper Sr.’s career in the professional league was also successful, and he won 5 NBA titles.

Who is Ron Harper Jr.’s mother?

Maria Harper is Ron Harper Jr.’s mother. Maria was a basketball player for the University of New Orleans in Division I and later became a basketball coach.

What nationality are Ron Harper Jr.’s parents?

Ron Harper Jr.'s father, Ron Harper Sr., is American. His mother, Maria Harper, is of Filipino descent.

FAQs on Ron Harper Jr.’s Parents

A. Ron Harper Jr. declared for the 2022 NBA Draft, but was unfortunately not drafted.

A. Ron Harper Jr. plays for the Boston Celtics, as of October 2024.   

A. Ron Harper Jr. is 24 years old as of October 2024.

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