Andrew Terrell and his towel are back for Maryland basketball

Maryland basketball kicks off its season against American on Nov. 11. Until then, we’re profiling every member of the team.

Andrew Terrell, guard

Height: 5’10

Weight: 190 pounds

Year: Sophomore

High school: Brebeuf Jesuit High School

Jersey No.: 24

How Terrell got to College Park

Terrell was set to give up playing basketball. He went to orientation at Indiana, was assigned a roommate and all that, but then heard Mark Turgeon was looking to fill a preferred walk-on spot. He came to Maryland and immediately gelled with superstar guard Melo Trimble.

He showed an immediate eye for the spotlight as a freshman. He could always be found at the end of Maryland’s bench, waving his white towel in celebration.

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Career highlight

Making a three-pointer as time expired in Maryland’s win over Rhode Island last season. “I describe it as a game-winner,” Terrell told The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg. “I went wild after I hit it. I mean, I’m not gonna sit there and act as if I’ve done it before, because I haven’t.”

2016-17 prospectus

Terrell’s a most intriguing walk-on, because he has the highest profile of any of Maryland’s non-scholarship players. His most exciting moments might still come off the court, but he’ll probably get his chances at the end of a couple blowouts early.

Dream season

His goals will be to hit another clutch three-pointer, then brings some renewed energy to the Andrew Terrell Show.

Up next

Our next subject is returning from a major injury.

Standings

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