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Top 100 IMG Academy PG Trey Beamer will visit Maryland as Florida State turns up heat

Coach Buzz Williams is looking to close in on a Top 100 player after Maryland was one of the schools to secure an official visit from 2026 four-star point guard Trey Beamer.

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Four-Star forward Trent Perry has his official visit with Maryland today

Trent Perry, a four-star small forward out of Frisco, Texas, makes his way to College Park today for his first of three official visits he has scheduled.

College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 29

Down to 5 schools: Maryland, UConn, Purdue, Indiana, and Arizona, all looking to add 4-Star Prospect

The 2025-26 college basketball season approaches in a couple of months, while most people have their focus on that, there is always the recruitment battle to add young talent for the years to come between programs that never stops.

Buzz Williams News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 25

Buzz Williams Breaks Silence on Maryland Job Chaos — But Not How You’d Expect

In a recent Q&A with The Baltimore Sun, new Maryland men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams made one thing clear — he didn’t come to College Park to clean up a mess.

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Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 25

Maryland 4-star PG target talks recruitment, interest in Terps

As the season of showcase camps and the AAU circuit winds down, Buzz Williams is starting to key in on priority recruits. Darius Bivins, the Class of 2026 point guard from Bishop McDonnell (Arlington, Virginia), is one such recruit.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 24

Four-star center Jackson Sheffield receives offer from Maryland

Another 2026 prospect was added to the Maryland basketball program's recruiting list. The Terps have officially offered center Jackson Sheffield from Hoover, Alabama.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 24

Why Maryland’s Newest Pairing Might Be the Start of Something Big

When Darius Adams picked Maryland it wasn’t just about basketball. It was about fit - one that felt right from the very first phone call. “My recruiting process was late here,” Adams admitted on Maryland Sports Radio.

Buzz Williams News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 22

Legendary Terps Basketball Coach Gary Williams Attends Maryland Practice

Current Maryland Terrapins head coach Buzz Williams and his staff had a special guest at this morning's practice session with the team. Legendary former head coach Gary Williams was present at today's practice; he got a chance to speak with players, coaches, and observe the overall practice.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 21

Maryland Offers 2027 Four-Star Point Guard Chase Richardson

New Maryland coach Buzz Williams and his coaching staff are hot on the recruiting trail not only for the 2026 recruiting class but also to get a head start on the 2027 recruiting class as well.

College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 18

Maryland's Buzz Williams to throw out first pitch for Orioles game

Maryland men's head basketball coach Buzz Williams will throw out the first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles' July 25 home game against the Colorado Rockies.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 18

Maryland target Aiden Derkack impresses at EYBL camp Thursday night

All week, coaches from all over the country are attending the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in North Augusta, South Carolina, to see elite prospects from across the nation.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 12

Maryland Basketball: Buzz Williams checks in on the nation's No. 1 overall recruit

Maryland head basketball coach Buzz Williams hit the road this weekend to watch the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2027 class compete. Baba Oladotun, a 6-9 forward out of Silver Spring (MD), is the most coveted recruit in the country with over 40 offers.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 10

CBS Sports analyst views Maryland as 'vulnerable' for Buzz Williams' debut season

Although there is plenty of optimism in College Park heading into the 2025-26 college basketball season, there are also plenty of question marks. Given the amount of turnover that took place during the offseason, fans and analysts aren't quite sure what to make of the Terrapins just yet.

College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 10

Maryland Basketball announces hiring of new assistant coach

This week, Maryland men's basketball head coach Buzz Williams announced two key additions to his staff. Aki Collins has been hired as Assistant Coach and Director of Player Personnel, bringing over 20 years of coaching experience to College Park.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 7

Maryland Basketball: Buzz Williams announces hiring of two more staff members

On Monday, Maryland head coach Buzz Williams announced the hiring of two new members to his staff in College Park: Josh Chambers and TJ Ryan. Chambers will serve as Director of Process and Ryan will serve as Director of Basketball Strategy and Analytics.

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College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 2

Texas A&M Battling Buzz Williams, Maryland for 4-Star Forward

When coach Bucky McMillan arrived in Aggieland, he had a tall task ahead of him. He had to assemble a roster completely by scratch after nearly all of Texas A&M’s 2024-25 team either graduated or transferred out of the program.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 1

Texas A&M Announces New Hire to Basketball Staff

After the departure of Texas A&M's head basketball coach Buzz Williams, the Aggies desperately searched for the right man for the job and landed on none other than Bucky McMillan.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 30

Illinois Trails Maryland, Others in Recruitment of 2026 Target Billy White III

Billy White’s summer is off to a hot start. In the month of June, the four-star wing from the class of 2026 picked up at least eight offers – including those from such top programs as Illinois, Kansas and St.

Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 30

Maryland basketball gains first commitment of 2026 class

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.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Maryland’s Buzz Williams Receives $4.8 Million News on Monday

This offseason, Maryland Terrapins head coach Buzz Williams surprised many by leaving the Texas A&M Aggies after six seasons in College Station. During his time at Texas A&M, he achieved a record of 120-73 (62.2%) and led the Aggies to three consecutive NCAA Tournaments.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 9

A third Texas A&M player has followed Buzz Williams to Maryland

It's become commonplace for a coach to take a player or two with them when going from one school to another, especially in the transfer-portal era where the restrictions are basically non-existent.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 9

Top 3 transfer portal targets for Buzz Williams, Maryland basketball

The Maryland basketball season ended a couple of weeks ago in the Sweet 16, and head coach Kevin Willard left for Villanova shortly after. There was a lot of drama surrounding the program during the final week of the season as Willard was linked to the Villanova job, and the rumors were accurate.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4