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Weekly Maryland recruiting roundup

By Matt Bracken — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:02:00 GMT

Albany transfer Logan Aronhalt's commitment to Maryland this week was big news in the shooting guard's hometown of Zanesville.

Our Take: The week in Maryland sports

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:18:00 GMT

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland basketball and football.

Maryland athletics department teams up with Maroon PR

By Jeff Barker — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:23:00 GMT

Firm to help school with media

Maryland has a deal with Maroon PR to work with the school’s athletic department on a number of initiatives, including branding and coaches’ media training, according to school officials.

Maryland basketball schedule coming together

By Jeff Barker — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Kentucky is the headliner

Let’s look at what we know so far about Maryland’s men’s basketball nonconference schedule.

The Last Word with Jon Dillard

By Matt Bracken — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:37:00 GMT

At 5-11, 165 pounds, Jon Dillard looks like a regular, inconspicuous college student. For three years at Maryland, that’s exactly what he was.

Mark Turgeon comments on Logan Aronhalt's signing

By Matt Bracken — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:46:00 GMT

Former Albany shooting guard Logan Aronhalt said Sunday that he planned to transfer to Maryland for his final year of eligibility. On Tuesday, Terps coach Mark Turgeon made it official.

Meet the Recruit: Terps commitment Shaquille Cleare

By Matt Bracken — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:00 GMT

With each passing day, Shaquille Cleare becomes a little more aware of what he can expect as a Maryland basketball player.

Wicomico linebacker Derrick Hayward 'very excited' about Terps pledge

By Matt Bracken — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:11:00 GMT

Patrick McGlinchey heard “great things” about Derrick Hayward before the young linebacker/defensive end ever set foot in the Wicomico weight room as a freshman.

Albany shooting guard transfer Logan Aronhalt commits to the Terps

By Matt Bracken — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:40:00 GMT

Maryland’s 11-point win over Albany last season featured the debut of Alex Len , but was an otherwise unremarkable non-conference game for the Terps. For Great Danes guard Logan Aronhalt , however, the late-December matchup was unforgettable.

Weekly Maryland recruiting roundup

By Matt Bracken — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:09:00 GMT

It's no secret that the Maryland men's basketball staff is aiming high for its 2013 class. Scout.com's updated rankings this week brought further evidence of the Terps' lofty recruiting goals.

Our Take: The week in Maryland sports

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland basketball and football.

The Last Word with Berend Weijs

By Jeff Barker — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Berend Weijs was a favorite of Maryland men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon. It’s not that the 6-foot-10 center was a top scorer. But he was affable, worked hard in practice and was a shot blocker.

InsideMDSports: 2013 point guard RaShawn Powell wants to get to know Terps

By Jeff Ermann — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:05:00 GMT

Editor's note: Each week, InsideMdSports.com provides this blog with a Maryland recruiting feature that previously appeared as premium content on its site.

Ashton Pankey will transfer from Maryland

By Matt Bracken — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Ashton Pankey will leave Maryland and transfer to a school closer to his New York City home, the UM athletic department announced today.

Mychal Parker talks about transferring to Loyola from Maryland

By Matt Bracken — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:14:00 GMT

After parting ways with Maryland last month, Mychal Parker decided he wanted to finish his college career closer to home.

Former Terps point guard Steve Blake helps Lakers survive first round

By Don Markus — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:46:00 GMT

There’s not been a lot to cheer about for Maryland basketball fans the past couple of years -- most notably two seasons without a postseason invitation and Terrell Stoglin’s misguided decision-making off the court that recently ended the college career of last season’s top scorer in the ACC.

Weekly Maryland recruiting roundup

By Matt Bracken — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:33:00 GMT

Many of Maryland's top 2013 targets are guards, but the Terps have identified several post players as top priorities as well.

Our Take: The week in Maryland sports

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:35:00 GMT

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the biggest topic of the past week in Maryland sports.

Edsall ranked 65th among college football coaches by The Sporting News

By Don Markus — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The 2012 college football season is still months away, but those who oversee its coverage at The Sporting News did their best this week to turn some of the attention away from the NFL’s concussion controversy, the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs, the NBA’s latest playoff injury and Josh Hamilton’s home run derby at Camden Yards.

InsideMDSports: Change of plans for Rysheed Jordan

By Jeff Ermann — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Editor's note: Each week, InsideMdSports.com provides this blog with a Maryland recruiting feature that previously appeared as premium content on its site.

More from the Mark Turgeon interview

By Jeff Barker — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:40:00 GMT

Coach wishes he could have helped Stoglin make 'better decisions'

All season, it seemed, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon and leading scorer Terrell Stoglin had to work at getting to a place where each was comfortable.

Promising Maryland basketball recruiting class will get chance to make early impact

By Jeff Barker , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:39:00 GMT

Five freshmen will be counted on as Turgeon says he'll 'play the best players'

Seth Allen wasn't quite satisfied.

The Last Word with Austin Walker

By Matt Bracken — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

At Maryland, Austin Walker lived the dream of walk-on football players everywhere.

Our Take: The week in Maryland sports

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:31:00 GMT

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland sports.

Meet the Recruit: Terps small forward commitment Jake Layman

By Matt Bracken — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:01:00 GMT

With relatives living in Maryland and fond memories of the Terps’ 2002 national championship lingering in his mind, Jake Layman always had interest in UM’s basketball program. Maryland’s interest in the 6-foot-8, 195-pound small forward, however, took a bit longer to develop.