This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Maryland men’s basketball earned a commitment from Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington, he announced Saturday on Instagram.
The 6-foot-7, 220-pound junior averaged 4.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game this season. He started 23 games this past campaign for the Aggies, and made 19 starts in the 2023-24 season.
Washington was named the 2022 Gatorade Louisiana Boys Basketball Player of the Year, and was the No. 1-ranked prospect from Louisiana, per the 247Sports Composite.
Washington notched just seven total points across two NCAA Tournament games this past season, but will bring size and physicality to the frontcourt, as well as familiarity with head coach Buzz Williams’ scheme.
In other news
Maryland men’s basketball also earned commitments from Indiana guard Myles Rice and Texas A&M forward Pharrel Payne this weekend. Colin McNamara covered both moves.
Maryland men’s basketball star freshman Derik Queen declared for the 2025 NBA Draft Friday night. McNamara wrote about the decision.
McNamara also broke down the eight Maryland men’s basketball players who entered the transfer portal last week.
Maryland women’s basketball earned a commitment from Penn State center Gracie Merkle Saturday. Ben Messinger had the story.
No. 2 Maryland men’s lacrosse lost to Rutgers Saturday, 8-6. Nolan Rogalski covered the contest.
No. 7 Maryland women’s lacrosse defeated No. 18 USC Saturday, 16-8. Dylan Schmidt recapped the action.
Maryland baseball was swept by Illinois in its three-game weekend series Sunday, 11-0. Tahlia Williams had the story, while Christian Andriolas covered the first and second games Saturday.
Maryland women’s basketball saw assistant coach Karen Blair leave for a head coaching position Sunday.
Maryland women’s basketball associate coach Karen Blair has accepted the head coaching job at Georgia Tech.
Blair spent seven seasons under Brenda Frese.
— Ben Messinger (@benmessi_) April 6, 2025
Maryland men’s basketball freshman Malachi Palmer transferred to Villanova Sunday.
Former Maryland men’s basketball guard Malachi Palmer is transferring to Villanova, he announced on Instagram today. He follows Kevin Willard and four-star recruit Chris Jeffery, his former high school teammate.
— Colin McNamara (@Colinmcnamara05) April 7, 2025
Former Maryland men’s basketball commit Chris Jeffery also followed former head coach Kevin Willard to Villanova.
NEWS: 4⭐️ Chris Jeffrey, a former Maryland pledge, has committed to Villanova and will follow Kevin Willard, he tells @On3Recruits.
The 6-3 point guard is a top-60 recruit in the 2025 class, per On3. https://t.co/r8EsIPbkmQ pic.twitter.com/cJYjE3gj4z
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 6, 2025
Maryland men’s basketball guard DeShawn Harris-Smith transferred to Georgetown Sunday.
NEWS: Maryland transfer guard DeShawn Harris-Smith has committed to Georgetown, he tells @On3sports.
The 6-5 sophomore and former top-35 recruit averaged 2.5 PPG this season, but averaged 7.3 PPG last season as a freshman. https://t.co/v46pCmwdj1 pic.twitter.com/CLWcNDyV2c
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 6, 2025
Maryland men’s golf won the inaugural Testudo Cup Sunday.
The 2024 Testudo Cup champions!
https://t.co/30ts8w7Xun pic.twitter.com/evY0apY9za
— Maryland Men’s Golf (@TerpsMGolf) April 6, 2025
Maryland tennis defeated Nebraska Sunday.
Thank you seniors ❤️#TerpTennis pic.twitter.com/4bHx9NMcEb
— Maryland Tennis (@TerpTennis) April 6, 2025
Eric Albright set a new program record in the men’s 800 meter for Maryland track & field Saturday.
That’s a wrap for the Florida Relays! https://t.co/o3m2CaN3eO
— Maryland Track & Field (@MarylandTrack) April 5, 2025