Rutgers star freshman Dylan Harper is listed as questionable for his team’s crucial home game against Purdue on Thursday night, according to the mandatory pregame availability report submitted to the Big Ten.

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

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.

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

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.

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell explained what Rutgers star Dylan Harper was dealing with during his team's loss to Wisconsin.

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