Two five-star freshmen signed on to play with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights this season, and both have lived up to the hype mid-way through. Through 16 games, the

Rutgers star freshman Dylan Harper is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against No. 20 Purdue. He is reportedly battling the flu.

Dylan Harper is starting for Rutgers against Wisconsin. While Dylan Harper is expected to make a much-needed return to the court on Monday, it is not a guarantee. The star Rutgers freshman was listed as questionable on the mandatory pregame availability report the team filed to the Big Ten ahead of a crucial home matchup with Wisconsin.

Dylan Harper is wasting no time at making himself known to Rutgers basketball fans. The Scarlet Knight went off in a game against Columbia.

Wisconsin (12-3, 2-2) shot 53 percent from the field. With freshman forward Ace Bailey, who was just named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, unable to get going (9 points on 3-of-16 shooting, 7 rebounds, 5 fouls), Rutgers’ offense was dead in the water.

Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. Credit: AP/Noah K. Murray Rutgers committed 16 turnovers, which led to 11 points from Purdue.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 16 points apiece to lead No. 20 Purdue to a 68-50 win over Rutgers on Thursday night. Smith, the reigning Big Ten Player of the Week, had 14 assists.

The Purdue Boilermakers seek their fourth straight win when they visit Rutgers. Stay here for updates throughout.