The Maryland Terrapins are back home in College Park after a rugged road trip out west, where they faced a trio of tough opponents in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas. The Terps went up against UNLV, then battled two top-15 teams in #12 Gonzaga and #8 Alabama. While Maryland didn’t come away unscathed, the experience of playing high-level competition this early in the season is exactly what head coach Buzz Williams wants for his team.
Now sitting at 5-3 on the year, the Terps return to the XFINITY Center tonight to host Wagner, a team they’ve handled comfortably in the past. Maryland is 3-0 all-time against the Seahawks, and Wagner enters this matchup at just 1-5 on the season.
Tip-off is set for 8 PM ET, with BTN carrying the broadcast and streaming available on FOX platforms. Ed Cohen will be on the call, joined by analyst Christy Winters Scott.
This game marks another opportunity for Maryland to continue building chemistry and identity under Williams, who took over the program in April after a successful run at Texas A&M. Williams is chasing a rare coaching milestone: becoming just the third coach in Division I history to notch 100 career wins at four different schools.
The only names currently on that list? Maryland legend Lefty Driesell and longtime head coach Steve Alford.
That’s elite company, and Williams has his sights set on joining them.
Maryland’s current roster is a blend of high-upside freshmen, experienced transfers, and returning veterans-many of whom followed Williams from College Station to College Park. Let’s take a closer look at the 2025-26 Terrapins:
- Darius Adams (Fr., G) - A 6-5 guard from Manchester, NJ, via La Lumiere School, Adams brings length and scoring instincts to the backcourt.
- Myles Rice (R-Jr., G) - A well-traveled guard who’s made stops at Washington State and Indiana, Rice adds maturity and ball-handling to the mix.
- Rakease Passmore (So., G) - A 6-5 sophomore with athleticism to spare, Passmore arrives from Kansas and is expected to be a two-way contributor.
- Andre Mills (R-Fr., G) - A Boston native who redshirted last year at Texas A&M, Mills brings size and strength to the perimeter.
- David “Diggy” Coit (Gr., G) - At 5-11, Coit is a spark plug from Columbus, NJ, who’s climbed the ladder from JUCO to high-major hoops. His scoring ability is no secret.
- Solomon Washington (Sr., F) - A physical, versatile forward from New Orleans, Washington is one of several players who followed Williams from Texas A&M.
- **George Turkson Jr.
(R-Fr., G/F)** - Another A&M transfer, Turkson is a 6-7 wing from Massachusetts who adds depth and rebounding.
- Isaiah Watts (Jr., G) - A Seattle product who played at Washington State, Watts brings a steady presence to the backcourt rotation.
- Elijah Saunders (Sr., F) - The 6-8 forward has stops at San Diego State and Virginia on his résumé. He’s a bruiser inside with a soft touch.
- Jaziah Harper (Fr., G/F) - A 6-7 freshman out of Oak Park, IL, Harper has the tools to develop into a matchup problem on the wing.
- Guillermo Del Pino (Fr., G) - Hailing from Cordoba, Spain, Del Pino is a product of the Unicaja Malaga Academy and brings international flair to the backcourt.
- Pharrel Payne (Sr., F/C) - At 6-9, 250 pounds, Payne is a force in the paint. A transfer from Minnesota and Texas A&M, he anchors the frontcourt.
- Aleks Alston (Fr., F) - A 6-10 freshman from Chicago’s Kenwood Academy, Alston is a stretch forward with a smooth shooting stroke.
- Nick Blake (Fr., G) - The name should ring a bell-Blake is the son of former Maryland great Steve Blake.
The 6-2 guard from Orlando is carving out his own path in College Park.
- Lukas Sotell (Jr., G) - A guard from Stamford, CT, with prep experience at Montverde Academy, Sotell adds depth at the point.
- Collin Metcalf (Sr., C) - A 6-9 center from Germany, Metcalf brings size and experience to the rotation after playing at Northeastern.
This roster is deep, versatile, and still finding its rhythm. But the pieces are there. With Williams at the helm and a mix of young talent and veteran leadership, Maryland is aiming to re-establish itself as a force in the Big Ten and beyond.
Tonight’s game against Wagner is more than just a tune-up-it’s a chance to sharpen execution, test rotations, and continue building the foundation for a team that’s already been through the fire early in the season. The road through Vegas was tough, but it may just be what this group needed to grow. Now back in front of their home crowd, the Terps will look to show what they’ve learned.