This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Former Maryland football running back Roman Hemby, a three-year starter for the Terps, is transferring to Big Ten rival Indiana. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel Monday.
Hemby started all 38 games across the Terps’ previous three seasons, carrying the ball 464 times for 2,276 yards and 20 touchdowns in that span. His biggest year came in 2022, when he recorded 1,287 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns.
The redshirt junior was widely regarded as a key team leader and role model. He’ll have one remaining year of eligibility.
Hemby will return to College Park on Nov. 1, when Indiana takes on Maryland at SECU Stadium. Redshirt freshman Nolan Ray, who was second on the team in rushing yards in 2024, will presumably be the lead back going forward.
In other news
Maryland men’s basketball moved up to an unofficial No. 26 in the Week 8 AP poll, receiving 119 votes.
Maryland men’s basketball is not ranked in this week’s AP Poll. The Terps received 119 votes for an unofficial No. 26.
— Harrison Rich (@harrisonrich_) December 23, 2024
Maryland women’s basketball remained at No. 8 in the Week 8 AP poll.
#faMily pic.twitter.com/yIGpXvs5c4
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) December 23, 2024
Former Maryland men’s basketball star was named to the NBA G-League All-Showcase team for the league’s Winter Showcase.
Introducing your All-Showcase Team from the 2024 G League Winter Showcase presented by The General
Josh Christopher, @SFSkyforce
Leonard Miller, @iawolves
Jahlil Okafor, @TheMadAnts
T.J. Warren, @wcknicks
Jahmir Young, @NBAGrandRapids pic.twitter.com/F6ZfUGzd42— NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 23, 2024
Maryland women’s basketball guard Kaylene Smikle made the Big Ten Player of the Week honor roll.
Congrats to @kaylene_smikle for making the Big Ten Player of the Week Honor Roll! pic.twitter.com/47hvlWGjmd
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) December 23, 2024
Former Maryland field hockey assistant Scott Tupper was named Penn’s new head coach.
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A massive congratulations to Scott on being named the new Head Coach of @PennFieldHockey! We’re incredibly grateful for all you’ve done for our program and couldn’t be more excited to cheer you on in this next chapter. #BestofTheBest pic.twitter.com/DtKKSUIpZV
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) December 23, 2024