Maryland is set to draw plenty of NBA attention this season, and Baba Oladotun is the name that jumps out first. The five-star recruit is already viewed as a projected lottery pick in the 2027 NBA Draft, but he’s not the only Terp worth tracking as Buzz Williams puts together his roster.
Oladotun arrives with real buzz for a reason. The 6-foot-10, 195-pound wing was the consensus No. 11 player in the 2026 high school class, and his game already shows a mix of tools NBA teams love to project.
He moves fluidly, has touch as a shooter, and has flashed the ability to attack closeouts. There are also signs of shot creation, including pull-up looks at times, along with advanced footwork and counters in the paint.
On the other end, his length and mobility give him defensive upside. Even so, the concerns are part of the evaluation too: his upright build could make him less effective laterally on defense and as a driver as he develops.
The biggest questions to monitor are how his self-creation, strength, shooting consistency, and playmaking come along.
Maryland’s next interesting name is Rodney Rice? No - the source points to another rising junior in Julian Reese?
Actually, the player to watch here is Boswell, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound guard who spent the past two seasons at Tennessee. He started 33 games last year, though he averaged just 26.4 minutes per game, and made the most of his role.
Boswell posted a 5.1 offensive rebound percentage, an 18.9 assist percentage, and a 3.3 stock percentage while shooting 57.6% at the rim on 33 attempts, 39.1% on non-rim twos on 46 attempts, and 38.5% from three on 78 attempts. The free throw numbers lagged behind, though, as he hit only two-thirds of his 72 attempts, which is worth watching if his three-point volume rises.
Defensively, he profiles as a capable point-of-attack stopper with real lateral quickness and physicality.
That gives Boswell a clear NBA lane if things keep trending up. He projects as a secondary playmaker who can knock down catch-and-shoot threes, make plays off closeouts and occasionally out of the pick-and-roll, find connecting passes, finish at the rim, and contribute on the defensive end. If he can do that at a high level, add a little more scoring punch by getting downhill more often, and keep the shooting efficiency steady on more attempts, he could work his way onto NBA Draft boards for 2027 or 2028.
The third name in the mix is House, a four-star recruit and the consensus No. 49 player in the 2026 class. At 6-foot-3, he brings a quick first step and the kind of burst that lets him pressure the rim, finish there, and hit pull-up midrange jumpers or floaters at times.
He’s still got room to get stronger, but the defensive indicators are encouraging: lateral quickness, active hands, and real playmaking instincts on that end. He averaged 3.1 steals per game during his career at Compass Prep.
His growth as a decision-maker and catch-and-shoot threat, plus how well that first step translates, will be major points to follow this season.
Maryland also has a few more prospects worth keeping on the radar, including four-star freshman Adama Tambedou, New Mexico transfer Tomislav Buljan, and Arkansas transfer DJ Wagner.
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Mike Locksley Had To Answer For One Maryland Decision After Loss
Marylands 35-26 loss to Virginia Tech left Mike Locksley sorting through more than just the final score. The head coach pointed to familiar trouble spots after the game, from time of possession to run defense and missed tackles, while stressing that the Terps have to take something from the result and turn it into a better response as Big Ten play arrives.
Locksley also had to explain one of the more scrutinized decisions from late in the game, when Maryland went for a two-point conversion. Along with the tactical questions, he made a point to acknowledge the fan base, saying the support was still there even after the defeat, which is part of the backdrop now as the Terps try to reset quickly. [Read more 🡒]
Maryland Keeps Facing The Same Painful Question In Its Biggest Home Games
Since Mike Locksley took over in 2019, Maryland has kept running into the same problem in front of its biggest home crowds. The Terps have won only one of their 10 highest-attended games at SECU Stadium in that span, with the lone victory coming in 2021 against West Virginia. The setting has often been right, with enthusiastic fans packing the building for marquee dates, but the results have not matched the atmosphere.
Nine of those showcase home games have ended in defeat, and the list of opponents has not been flattering. Maryland has fallen in games against top programs such as Penn State and Michigan, but also in matchups where the moment seemed to invite a breakthrough. For a team trying to establish itself in the Big Ten, the pattern has become hard to ignore, and it keeps leaving the same uncomfortable question hanging over the biggest dates on the home schedule. [Read more 🡒]
Maryland's Familiar Problem Is Back At The Worst Time
Marylands nonconference run finally ran into a wall at SECU Stadium, where Virginia Tech left with a 35-26 win and snapped the Terrapins 20-game winning streak outside the Big Ten. The Hokies made life difficult through the air, as quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 31 of 39 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns, while Maryland never found enough balance to keep pace.
Mike Locksley pointed to the defense after the loss, and the timing only adds to the concern with league play ahead. The Terps have leaned on their nonconference success for a while, but this game brought back a familiar problem at a moment when they can least afford it, with Marylands limited rushing attack and defensive breakdowns leaving plenty to clean up before the Big Ten schedule tightens. [Read more 🡒]