With less than a month until the start of the season, the uncertainty surrounding Maryland men’s basketball’s roster was lingering. On Tuesday, however, some of those doubts were put to rest.
Jairus Hamilton, the Boston College transfer who committed to Maryland on April 1, has received a waiver and will be immediately eligible for the 2020-21 season.
“I am so appreciative of the NCAA and Maryland for their efforts in granting me this opportunity,” Hamilton said in a press release. “I am proud to be a Maryland Terrapin and am looking forward to finishing my career with my teammates in College Park.”
The ruling is big news for the Terps, who were facing a depleted front court. The Terps have lost Makhi Mitchell, Makhel Mitchell, Ricky Lindo Jr., Joshua Tomaic and Jalen Smith within the last twelve months. The group will have a brand new look this season.
Head coach Mark Turgeon will now have the following front court players available this season:
— Lila Bromberg (@lilabbromberg) October 27, 2020
- 7'2 Chol Marial (sophomore)
- 6'10 Arnaud Revas (freshman)
- 6'9 Galin Smith (grad transfer)
- 6'8 Jairus Hamilton (transfer)
- 6'7 Donta Scott (sophomore)
Hamilton, who is listed at 6’8”, 234 pounds, averaged 9.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Eagles last season while shooting 54.5 % from inside the arc. While Hamilton will be needed as a force inside both offensively and defensively, he also gives the Terrapins the ability to stretch the floor as he brings over a career 28.8 % shooting clip from three-point range.
It is unknown whether or not Hamilton will start right away, but it is unquestionable that he will have an immediate impact. Hamilton gives Maryland’s roster a much-needed boost as it tries to defend its Big Ten title. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
“Nothing made me happier than to deliver this news to Jairus and our team at practice today,” said Turgeon. “Jairus remained positive throughout the entire process and we are thrilled for him.”
Good news travels fast.@CoachTurgeon ➡️ @j_hamilton007
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) October 27, 2020
Jairus ➡️ his dad
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In Other News
Darryl Morsell was rocking the classic gold Maryland look with less than a month to go before the college basketball season.
For the name on the front.#MarylandPride pic.twitter.com/8R72N852YY
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) October 27, 2020
Maryland men’s basketball took a look back at the career of Terrell Stokes, the 4th-leading assist man in Terps history.
Stevie Franchise, Terrence Morris, Laron Profit, Obinna Ekezie, Juan Dixon, Lonny Baxter.
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) October 27, 2020
Terrell Stokes had a ridiculous array of talent in 98-99. Watch how he used it.
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Maryland football was practicing ahead of Friday night’s homecoming matchup with Minnesota.
Don’t get bored with the details. #TBIA pic.twitter.com/Lop5FWUmfO
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) October 27, 2020
Maryland women’s basketball was sporting masks weeks ahead of the start of its season.
Masks and Basketball...
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) October 27, 2020
That’s what Maryland does pic.twitter.com/tB7bO6ImSB
Right-handed pitcher Nick Dean heads into his sophomore year for Maryland baseball looking to improve on a shortened, yet solid freshman campaign.
Year ✌️@Nick_Dean06 | #DirtyTerps pic.twitter.com/ESjfvpcaNf
— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) October 27, 2020
With less than a week to go until Election Day, Maryland student-athletes across different teams explain why they vote.
Making their voices heard.
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) October 27, 2020
Learn why our student-athletes are exercising their right to vote.
Check out @TerpsVote or visit https://t.co/cgFcbWqGSS for more resources! #VOTE pic.twitter.com/YrY4chG6zH