Dante Trader Jr. (
@DizzyDante
) scored his first two college goals in Maryland’s 15-12 win over Syracuse, including this ridiculous run to put the game away in the 4th
Ten years ago today, Maryland defeated
#2
Duke 83-81 after Seth Allen made a pair of FTs in the final seconds. Alex Len dominated Mason Plumlee yet again for a team-high 19 points
This also marked the last matchup between Maryland-Duke in College Park.
Maryland signee and SFA guard Jahnathan Lamothe (
@JahnathanLamot1
) finished with a school record 57 points, including 16 threes), in a 120-77 win vs. John Carroll (MD).
Lamothe was in attendance for Maryland’s upset vs. Purdue on Thursday night
Breaking: Five-star center Derik Queen is a Terp. The five-star center and Baltimore native has announced his commitment to Maryland over Indiana, Kansas & Houston as
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head coach Kevin Willard gets his guy:
Breaking: Spalding LB Keyshawn Flowers has announced his commitment to Maryland over Miami (FL) and Notre Dame. Flowers becomes the third commit for the
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this week in a key local recruiting win. Story:
Breaking: DeMatha OT Terez Davis commits to Maryland over Georgia Tech, Syracuse & VT
Davis was scheduled to officially visit Georgia Tech on Friday, but canceled.
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now add their fifth pledge and second in-state commit in the '24 class. Story:
Willard calls this Maryland team “the best team I’ve ever had to coach.”
“We had 3,000 people at our first game at Niagara and we sold out 8 straight consecutive games…I'm proud of the way people look at Maryland Basketball right now. It's because of these young men.”
Breaking: Maryland lands consensus four-star safety Brandon Jacob over UCF, Texas A&M, Miami (FL) and Ohio State
Jacob, the second Florida native in the
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class, is now the highest-rated commit this cycle. Story:
Kevin Willard on Julian Reese’s foul trouble in the 1st half: “You cant call that second foul. Not in an NCAA Tournament game. That's just my feeling on it. I thought it was a horrible call and it changed the outcome of the game.”
Breaking: Four-star TE/OLB Rico Walker has announced his commitment to Maryland, becoming the 22nd pledge in the
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class. WR Gunter Brewer led the way, but the presence of Gary Wortham Jr. loomed large in this recruitment. Story:
“I really like this team man. They’re fun to coach…they pull for each other, they’ve got a tremendous brotherhood that’s been created where they don’t want to let each other down. Ain’t even about letting us down as coaches. It’s about that brotherhood”
The
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handed Purdue their largest lead of the season after Hakim Hart’s three pushed the lead to 58-41.
The surprise? Maryland outrebounded (18-7) and outscored Purdue in the paint (24-10) in the second half
Maryland LB Jaishawn Barham and RB Roman Hemby were both named freshmen All-Americans this morning by College Football News.
With Barham selected to the first team and Hemby selected to the third team, Maryland is one of two Big Ten schools to have multiple selections.
In today's pro day,
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RB Jake Funk said he benched 225 for 22 reps, 38-inch vertical, 10'2" broad jump and ran as fast as a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash 👀
On this day nine years ago, former Duke PG Quinn Cook was reminded that College Park was *not* his city.
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took down Duke 83-81 behind 16 points from Seth Allen, 19 points from Alex Len. It’d be one of two wins over Duke that season
King George WR Mekhai White has announced his commitment to Maryland, giving the
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their third WR and 18th verbal this cycle. Three summer visits helped win him over as White breaks down his decision
Maryland signee Deshawn Harris-Smith named Virginia’s Gatorade Player of the Year. DHS, who was also named WCAC POY, averaged 17.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.6 steals as a senior
Five-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor and his father visited Maryland yet again on Wednesday night, marking the third visit to College Park this month.
The
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are battling Michigan and South Carolina heading into the February signing period
Five-star Derik Queen is officially a Terp
"Derik has a tremendous skillset on both sides of the floor. He is a player that wants to make an impact on our program and we think he can do that early in his career.” -Kevin Willard, via release
Breaking: the
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land its 2024 QB as Khristian Martin commits to Maryland over Virginia. Another win for Maryland with RB coach Latrell Scott leading the way. Story:
Final: Maryland 71, Illinois 66
Jahmir Young finishes with a game high 24 points, including the game sealing shot with 14 seconds left. Young is one of three
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in double figures as Maryland moves to 8-0, wins first Big Ten game under Kevin Willard
Following Tuesday’s practice, former
#Terps
WR Stefon Diggs spent time with five year old Aydin Laborde after learning Laborde recently lost his father. Bigger than football.
And now, Bishop McNamara guard Gia Cooke has announced her commitment. Cooke, rated the 52nd best player in the nation by ESPN, gives the
#Terps
their second commitment today
Kenwood Academy (IL) four-star guard Brianna McDaniel has already announced her commitment to
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women's basketball, but there could be more good news on the way (+)
Head coach Kevin Willard and the
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kick off 2024 with a bang as Mt. Zion Prep (MD) four-star guard Malachi Palmer announces his commitment to Maryland. Story:
Breaking: Frostburg OT Gottlieb Ayedze announces he’s committed to Maryland. Ayedze becomes the second transfer OL commitment for the
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this week. Big addition with the NFL talent heading to College Park. Story:
Maryland held a Zoom meeting with Towson G transfer Nick Timberlake on Monday night, per
@TiptonEdits
. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 17.7 ppg while shooting 41.6% from three last season. On3 ranks Timberlake as the 6th-best prospect in the portal
Freshman WR Octavian Smith (
@yeahtay5
) leads the Big Ten with 31.8 yards on kick returns.
Smith opened up the second-half with a 54 yard return and finished with 120 yards on four returns.
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top overall target Nyck Harbor finishes with a 6.66 in the 60-meter at the Texas Tech UA HS Classic. Harbor, the nation’s top athlete, will make his commitment on Feb. 1
Breaking:
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stay hot as Flowers CB Lloyd Irvin commits to Maryland over Wisconsin, West Virginia and Boston College. Irvin goes in-depth on why Maryland won out and his relationships within the program
Deonte Banks is on fire today.
Banks just clocked a 4.36 in the 40 yard dash. Banks also posted a 42” vertical (top at the 2023 combine & 6th best for CBs since 2006) and an 11’4” broad jump (2nd-best at 2023 combine, 3rd best all-time for CBs)
Virginia LB Carlton "CJ" Smith goes public with his pledge and becomes the fourth commitment in Maryland's 2025 class. Big commitment for Maryland with ILB coach Lance Thompson leading the way. Story:
21 years ago today, Maryland clobbered Duke in an 87-73 win inside Cole Field House.
In the iconic ‘Oh He Steal’ game, the win gave the
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sole possession of first place in the ACC and marked the seventh win over a
#1
team inside Cole.
Maryland has announced the signing of Mt. Zion Prep (MD) guard Malachi Palmer
"We're excited to welcome Malachi to the program. He adds good size and versatility, has the ability to get to the rim, and is a physical guard.” -Kevin Willard, via release
Maryland picks up a commitment from the All-American Bowl as four-star Jett White announces his pledge, giving the
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their first pickup in the 2025 cycle. Story:
Former Notre Dame punter Bryce McFerson is headed to Maryland
Averaged over 45 yards per punt in 2023, recorded 13 50+ yard punts. He joins the program with three years of eligibility
In case there was any doubt halfway through the
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spring ball, head coach Mike Locksley shared that WR Jeshaun Jones will be back in College Park for a sixth season
“If you take away the emblem and you look at the program and the guys brought in, I think it’s one of the best programs in the country.”
How Maryland won the support of family, coaches during the pursuit of priority WR Mekhai White (FREE)
As the spring semester begins, I am excited to announce that I'll be partnering with
@onemarylandnil
this year to make a difference in the community. My teammates and I can't wait to make a positive impact on the youth in the DMV.
What was expected is now official as veteran
#Terps
Beau Brade tells
@ByVarunShankar
he’s declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft
Brade, a former three-star out of River Hill, led Maryland’s defense in tackles in each of the last two seasons
Maryland basketball cruised by Rome All-Stars, 92-52, earlier today
Julian Reese finished with a game-high 14 points as five
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finished in double-figures. Jamie Kaiser added 13 points with six steals and three rebounds and spoke about the win
Breaking: Maryland lands its sixth commitment in the 2025 class as DeMatha RB Bud Coombs stays home
“I just love being home. The way they recruited me, they showed me so much love. I felt like they needed me there.” Story:
12 years ago today,
@stefondiggs
stayed home 🏡
In three seasons as a Terp, Diggs posted:
🐢150 receptions
🐢2,227 yards
🐢14 receiving TDs
🐢 2 KR TDs
Diggs, now a 2-time All Pro, is coming off his sixth straight 1,000 yard receiving season in the NFL
Following tonight’s win, Jahmir Young now slides into tenth—for player of the year—per KenPom.
Young has finished in double figures in all but one game in 2023. After dropping 20 points in the win vs. Purdue Young is now averaging 18.2 points per game in conference play