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The College Gameday crew honors former Maryland head coach Lefty Driesell after this morning’s news
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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
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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.
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Ravens WR Zay Flowers & Maryland WR Ryan Manning in the locker room following the 42-14 win vs. Virginia
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Former Maryland OL Corey Bullock is headed to the Baltimore Ravens as a UDFA
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Following the 27-point loss, Jahmir Young is back on the court getting shots back up. Young finished with three points (0-of-8) in the loss
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. @TorreySmithWR says it’s time to pack Maryland Stadium
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Former #Terps safety Nick Cross visiting the Washington Commanders today
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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
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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 #Terps head coach Kevin Willard gets his guy:
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Your newest Terp: Selton Miguel 📸: IG/hollywood.sel
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Five-star athlete Nyck Harbor on IG live while on his official visit to Maryland:
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“If not me who else is gonna do it” 🐢 @Insideblackgold
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Heck of a catch by former Maryland WR Rakim Jarrett. Jarrett is currently leading the Bucs tonight with 84 receiving yards on three catches
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Breaking: Spalding LB Keyshawn Flowers has announced his commitment to Maryland over Miami (FL) and Notre Dame. Flowers becomes the third commit for the #Terps this week in a key local recruiting win. Story:
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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. #Terps now add their fifth pledge and second in-state commit in the '24 class. Story:
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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.”
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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 #Terps class, is now the highest-rated commit this cycle. Story:
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Former Maryland WR Rakim Jarrett is visiting the Baltimore Ravens today
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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.”
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Breaking: Four-star TE/OLB Rico Walker has announced his commitment to Maryland, becoming the 22nd pledge in the #Terps class. WR Gunter Brewer led the way, but the presence of Gary Wortham Jr. loomed large in this recruitment. Story:
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Former Maryland and Pitt WR DJ Turner turns on the jets for a 35-yard TD vs. Minnesota
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With Maryland football checking out tonight’s Ravens game, former #Terps TE Chig Okonkwo sees his former teammates during his first NFL appearance
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“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”
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Former Maryland CB Jakorian Bennett picks off Tyson Bagent in the senior bowl, sealing the win for the National Team
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What a night.
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Former Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian on his visit to Maryland ⬇️
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More good news for the #Terps as OT Jaelyn Duncan announces his return for the 2022 season
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#Terps WR Rakim Jarrett with a 40.9 inch vert 👀🐢
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Maryland will wear its throwback uniforms vs. Illinois today in honor of Lefty Driesell
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Fit for a legend Today we will wear our uniforms honoring the Lefty era
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Five-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor with his father and RB coach Elijah Brooks
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The #Terps 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
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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.
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In today's pro day, #Terps 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 👀
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On this day nine years ago, former Duke PG Quinn Cook was reminded that College Park was *not* his city. #Terps 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
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King George WR Mekhai White has announced his commitment to Maryland, giving the #Terps their third WR and 18th verbal this cycle. Three summer visits helped win him over as White breaks down his decision
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‘24 Archbishop Curley specialist Chris Pond commits as a PWO. Pond ranks as a five-star kicker and 45th-best punter, per Kohl’s Kicking
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Four-star QB Malik Washington visiting Maryland today:
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#Vitaminwater what’s the word? 👀
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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
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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 #Terps are battling Michigan and South Carolina heading into the February signing period
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RB Anthony McFarland with a big run in yesterday’s preseason game vs. Seattle. The former Terps led the team with 56 yards on 7 carries
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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
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Breaking: the #Terps 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:
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This block by Jahmir Young 👀 unreal block to add to his 28 points in Champaign
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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 #Terps in double figures as Maryland moves to 8-0, wins first Big Ten game under Kevin Willard
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Breaking: St. Frances four-star RB Dejuan Williams becomes the third commit for the #Terps in as many days and breaks down his decision
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Loyola Blakefield (MD) three-star OL Trevor Szymanski, younger brother of freshman TE AJ Szymanski, has announced his commitment to Maryland. Story:
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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.
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#Terps offensive lineman Spencer Anderson announces he’ll return in 2022, meaning Maryland will return their entire starting OL next season
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Former Maryland K Chad Ryland ends his night in style, drills a 56-yard FG to beat Denver on Christmas Eve
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Billy Edwards Jr is your Music City Bowl MVP
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Former Maryland WR Jeshaun Jones has accepted an invitation to the Hula Bowl, set for January 13 in Orlando, FL
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Five-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor ( @Nyck1k ) is back in College Park tonight 📷: @BaileySpore
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Priority local target visiting Maryland tonight (+)
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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
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Kenwood Academy (IL) four-star guard Brianna McDaniel has already announced her commitment to #Terps women's basketball, but there could be more good news on the way (+)
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Texas OT Samir Camacho commits to Maryland over Duke, TCU and UTSA as the #Terps pick up their seventh OL pledge this cycle. Story:
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Head coach Kevin Willard and the #Terps kick off 2024 with a bang as Mt. Zion Prep (MD) four-star guard Malachi Palmer announces his commitment to Maryland. Story:
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Breaking: Frostburg OT Gottlieb Ayedze announces he’s committed to Maryland. Ayedze becomes the second transfer OL commitment for the #Terps this week. Big addition with the NFL talent heading to College Park. Story:
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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
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and that’s why you play the game 😉
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First two NLIs of the day are in for Maryland: 🐢St Frances CB Kevyn Humes 🐢SJC SAF Shamar McIntosh
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Breaking: Maryland lands IMG 7-footer Braden Pierce during his official visit
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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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#Terps 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
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Lia to Prather. Get used to hearing that
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Breaking: #Terps 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
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Belmont guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie on his visit to Maryland:
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#Terps RB Antwain Littleton with a slimmer build heading into year two 👀
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Photos: recruits take in College Park to watch the #Terps 27-13 win over Michigan State 📸: @ohusane
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‘25 Good Counsel trio in College Park over the weekend: five-star safety Faheem Delane, three-star OT Eidan Buchanan, three-star IOL Gavin Crawford
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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)
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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:
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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 #Terps sole possession of first place in the ACC and marked the seventh win over a #1 team inside Cole.
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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
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Maryland officially has a big piece back for the 2024 season as LB Ruben Hyppolite announces his return. Story:
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Maryland picks up a commitment from the All-American Bowl as four-star Jett White announces his pledge, giving the #Terps their first pickup in the 2025 cycle. Story:
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4.52 in Tarheeb Still’s first attempt in the 40
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Former Good Counsel, ECU punter Ryan Capriotti is headed to Maryland next season
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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
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Go Terps!
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In case there was any doubt halfway through the #Terps spring ball, head coach Mike Locksley shared that WR Jeshaun Jones will be back in College Park for a sixth season
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Stefon Diggs and ‘26 four-star DB Jireh Edwards at Maryland:
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#Terps forward Julian Reese in the lab with Carmelo Anthony.
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Following the win, Maryland jumps to 16th in the latest KenPom rankings.
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“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)
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📸 from Gonzaga (DC) four-star edge rusher DD Holmes, who officially visited Maryland last weekend (via ddho1mes/IG)
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Maryland is among the top schools for ‘25 IMG Academy LB Parker Meese following his second visit to College Park
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First play from DJ Moore in a Bears uniform? 63 yard TD
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Maryland's defense will have a veteran piece back for the 2024 season with LB Fa'Najae Gotay back for his seventh season
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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.
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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
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Former Maryland TE Chig Okonkwo hauls in his first TD, courtesy of rookie QB Malik Willis #HeATerp
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Maryland basketball cruised by Rome All-Stars, 92-52, earlier today Julian Reese finished with a game-high 14 points as five #Terps finished in double-figures. Jamie Kaiser added 13 points with six steals and three rebounds and spoke about the win
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Breaking: Maryland lands its second OL pledge in three days as Central Dauphin (PA) OT Anthony Robsock announces his commitment following his OV
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And there we have it—Jahmir Young will be back in College Park for year two
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Maryland makes the top five for Good Counsel (MD) IOL Gavin Crawford, who will officially visit in June
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Nice opening drive for former Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa in the Shrine Bowl, who went 2-for-3 before rushing for the game’s first TD
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Maryland officially has its first portal commitment of the offseason as former VT guard Rodney Rice goes public with his pledge. Story:
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Breaking: Jones (FL) TE Dylan Wade has announced his commitment to Maryland over Purdue and Rutgers as the #Terps buzz continues in the 2023 class
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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:
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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
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Nice few hours for the Terps don't ya think?
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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
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“Today belongs to the Black and Gold”
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