MM 11.8: No. 7 Maryland men’s basketball welcomes key recruits this weekend

No. 7 Maryland men’s basketball will welcome three top 100 recruits from the Class of 2021 to College Park this weekend, as head coach Mark Turgeon looks towards building the foundation of the program’s future.

Four-star point guard Zion Harmon, five-star small forward Aminu Mohammed and four-star shooting guard Luke Goode will be on hand this weekend to visit and take in Maryland’s matchup with Rhode Island on Saturday.

Harmon is a 5’10, 160-pound Maryland native who plays for Marshall County High School in Kentucky. He ranks as the No. 5 point guard and No. 37 overall player in the 247 Sports Composite. He could be a key piece to the puzzle as Maryland looks for a future true point guard replacement for Anthony Cowan Jr. after this season.

Mohammed — who was a star in the WCAC as a freshman — transferred to Greenwood Laboratory School in Missouri and is ranked as the No. 4 small forward and No. 13 overall prospect in 2021, according to the 247 Sports Composite. Despite being listed as a forward, Mohammed is listed at 6’4, 175 pounds and is a versatile player who can slide into a guard position as well.

Goode, who stands at 6’6, 175 pounds is a sharpshooting guard who resembles much of what Maryland fans remember about Kevin Huerter. He comes in as the No. 90 player in 2021 and the No. 19 shooting guard, according to the 247 Sports Composite. Even though basketball is his main gig, Goode also plays quarterback at Homestead High School.

Maryland assistant coach Orlando “Bino” Ranson has been the coach recruiting and offering these players — even taking a recent trip to Kentucky to see Harmon practice.

This could be a big weekend for Turgeon and his staff, as a commitment from any of these players will certainly put a surge into the 2021 recruiting class, while these players could potentially reclassify to 2020 as well.

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