It will be a make-or-break season for the Maryland Terrapins in the Big Ten. The Terps are entering their third season under Head Coach Kevin Willard. An NCAA tournament berth in his first season in College Park had the program looking like it was heading in the right direction.<\/p>\n
Then things hit the fan in 2023-24 as the Terrapins finished in the bottom four of the Big Ten. Longtime Maryland contributors Donta Scott<\/a> and star point guard Jahmir Young<\/a> graduated. So, the Terrapins are looking for some new leaders in their locker room.<\/p>\n With four new teams in an already very competitive Big Ten<\/a>. Maryland has to progress this season, or Williard could be on the hot seat.<\/p>\n The Terrapins had plenty of roster turnover outside of Scott and Young, losing five players via the transfer portal. That is the new normal, so the Terps brought in four new players via the portal. Pair those transfers with a McDonald’s All-American recruit in Derik Queen<\/a>, along with Malachi Palmer<\/a>, and things are looking up.<\/p>\n It always hurts to have to replace more than three players in the starting lineup, but unfortunately, that is what Maryland has to do.<\/p>\n Two of the five starting spots for Maryland seemed filled just based on returning players as Julian Reese<\/a> returns for his senior season in College Park. The other confirmed starting spot goes to Deshawn Harris-Smith<\/a>, who was an All-Big Ten Freshman last season.<\/p>\n As for the other three spots, it’s clear that Queen has a spot in the lineup. However, to have both he and Reese on the floor at the same time could present some challenges. The Terps will have to look at two of their incoming transfers for the final two spots in the starting five. Ja’Kobi Gillespie<\/a> from Belmont should fit in right away after averaging 17 points per game last season. Selton Miguel<\/a> is no Young, but his 39 percent three-point shooting coming over from South Florida should help.<\/p>\n Maryland shared a video on its social media page featuring newcomer Queen.<\/p>\n DQ has arrived! <\/p>\n Get to Know: @derikqueen1<\/a> \u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/aoCvl2Y2TU<\/a><\/p>\n — Maryland Men\u2019s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) June 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nMaryland Big Ten Basketball Preview 2024-25: Terps Have Talent<\/h2>\n
Starting Five Looks to Be Just About Set<\/h3>\n
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