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Maryland basketball gains first commitment of 2026 class

Originally posted on Maryland Terrapins on SI
By Trent Knoop | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 1:13 PM ET

Since taking over the Maryland basketball job, Buzz Williams had to focus on filling out a depleted roster and sign some 2025 commits. But now that he has a full roster, Williams has turned all attention onto 2026 and beyond.

On Monday, he landed his first '26 commitment. Lufkin (TX) four-star forward Austin Brown chose to commit to the Terrapins.

NEWS: Austin Brown, the No. 116 overall recruit in the 2026 class, has committed to Maryland, he tells @On3Recruits.

“I can honestly say that it felt like the closest place to home.”

The 6-8 shooting guard becomes the Terrapins first commitment this cycle.… pic.twitter.com/yXiVOIndss
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) June 30, 2025

The 6-foot-7 forward is a Composite four-star. He is ranked as the nation's 142nd player in the country and the No. 51 SF. Brown had already had connections to Williams, who was recruiting him fairly hard when he was at Texas A&M.

On top of offers from Maryland and Texas A&M, Brown has notable offers from Iowa, Minnesota, and SMU.

Good look at top Maryland 2026 target Austin Brown from EYBL Session 1 with @Jl3Basketball. Buzz Williams has been recruiting the 6’7 4⭐️ since his freshman year and the two sides have a great relationship @Austinbrown2026 pic.twitter.com/G68rUpRKQm
— Terps Recruiting (@TerpRecruiting) May 5, 2025