Author: Harrison Rich - Page 3

Buzz Williams takes over a program in limbo, but has a vision for Maryland men’s basketball

The Terps don't have much of a roster, but University of Maryland president Darryll Pines and interim athletic director Colleen Sorem believe Williams can rebuild it quickly.

Harrison Rich
April 3, 2025

Maryland athletics hires Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams as men’s basketball coach

The Baltimore Sun initially reported the news. Williams, 52, comes to College Park after spending six seasons at Texas A&M.

Harrison Rich
April 1, 2025

Maryland men’s basketball guard Rodney Rice enters transfer portal

Rice averaged 13.8 points on 37 percent 3-point shooting for the Terps this season.

Harrison Rich
March 31, 2025

Kevin Willard leaves Maryland men’s basketball to become head coach at Villanova

Willard was the Terps’ coach for the past three seasons, leading them to two NCAA tournament appearances.

Harrison Rich
March 30, 2025

Derik Queen sends Maryland men’s basketball to first Sweet 16 since 2016 with 72-71 win

During a timeout huddle 3.7 seconds before Queen's buzzer-beater, the freshman big man shouted "I want the motherfucking ball" before winning the game for the Terps.

Harrison Rich
March 23, 2025

Kevin Willard is playing ‘the game’ with candid March Madness press conferences

"If something's not better and I have an opportunity to make it better, I'm going to make it better," the Maryland men's basketball coach said. "I know how to play the game.”

Harrison Rich
March 21, 2025

Behind Ja’Kobi Gillespie’s quiet demeanor is a ‘killer instinct’

Gillespie doesn't show a ton of emotion, but don't mistake that for a lack of competitiveness.

Harrison Rich
March 19, 2025

Last-second Michigan shot gives Maryland men’s basketball 81-80 loss in Big Ten semifinal

Wolverines guard Tre Donaldson went coast-to-coast and made the game-winner with 0.4 seconds left, keeping the Terps from reaching their first Big Ten tournament final.

Harrison Rich
March 15, 2025

Derik Queen wins Big Ten Freshman of the Year, 2 other Terps earn conference honors

Queen is the first Terp to win conference rookie of the year since Joe Smith in 1994. Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Julian Reese also earned All-Big Ten nods.

Harrison Rich
March 11, 2025

Julian Reese’s senior day performance leads No. 13 Maryland to 74-61 win over Northwestern

The Terps finish the regular season 24-7 and 14-6 in the Big Ten — their best since having the same records in the 2019-20 season.

Harrison Rich
March 8, 2025