"I credit Maryland, they really got his spirits up," the source said [of Dez Wells' visit to Maryland]. "It was a blessing to me to hear. It started out a rough week for him. He went through Kentucky, Memphis, but Maryland was the first time I heard the excitement back in his voice."

"Just by his excitement," the source said. "If I had to bet the house on it, I would be betting in the blind, I would have to say, my gut, I know how he felt, sounds like possibly Maryland."