The Maryland males’s basketball program has secured a dedication from Seton Corridor level guard Jahari Lengthy. The 6-foot-5 Houston native introduced Friday that he had chosen the Terrapins over North Texas and Tulane. Lengthy will reunite with Kevin Willard, the previous head coach at Seton Corridor, in School Park, and he ought to bolster the depth of Maryland’s roster that also has a number of open scholarship spots.
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Jahari Long announces transfer to Maryland, reunites with Kevin Willard
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Lengthy solely appeared in 5 video games final season after needing knee surgical procedure in December. In these 5 video games with two begins, Lengthy totaled 4 factors, 11 assists and 5 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per outing. As a freshman the earlier season, Lengthy averaged 6.9 minutes in 19 appearances and logged 19 factors.
Out of Episcopal Excessive, Lengthy was thought of a three-star recruit and the Eleventh-best participant in Texas, in accordance with 247 Sports activities’ composite scores. Lengthy, a rising junior, has at the very least two seasons of eligibility remaining, however he may have an extended school profession if he makes use of the eligibility aid granted to all athletes in the course of the coronavirus pandemic or if he positive factors one other season due to his damage.
Maryland was in want of some extent guard this offseason after the departure of starter Fatts Russell. Willard already landed a dedication from some extent guard in Jahmir Younger. The previous DeMatha star averaged 19.6 factors final season at Charlotte, and he appears to be the possible starter at his place for the Terps subsequent season.
Younger is constant via the NBA draft course of and introduced Maryland as his switch vacation spot if he chooses to return to highschool. He’s not projected to be drafted by an NBA group, however his future at Maryland gained’t make sure till he formally withdraws from the draft. Gamers have till June 1 to take action and keep their NCAA eligibility.
Lengthy may show to be a precious backup possibility on the place, and his familiarity with Willard ought to assist. Lengthy is the fourth participant to decide to Maryland this offseason, additionally becoming a member of Noah Batchelor, an incoming freshman wing, and Georgetown guard Donald Carey, who like Younger will proceed to undergo the NBA draft course of.
If all 4 in the end enroll at Maryland, Willard nonetheless has two remaining scholarship spots on the roster. Beginning heart Qudus Wahab and reserve guard Marcus Dockery each transferred out of this system this offseason, and Maryland had no dedicated high-schoolers when Willard took over.
With the present anticipated roster, Maryland may have a beginning lineup of Younger and Carey, together with returners Hakim Hart, Donta Scott and Julian Reese.
Willard primarily wants one other massive man who can contribute. Reese, a 6-foot-9 rising sophomore, may have a breakout season, however behind him, the Terps don’t have many choices after the departure of Wahab. Forwards Arnaud Revaz and Pavlo Dziuba are each set to return however have performed solely sparingly of their Maryland careers.
The Terps are among the finalists for Washington State switch Efe Abogidi, a 6-foot-10 ahead from Nigeria. He began 29 video games final season for the Cougars and averaged 8.1 factors with 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. He could be a big addition for Willard and the Terps.
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Maryland Weather: Be on Alert for Isolated Severe Thunderstorms
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BALTIMORE – Scattered showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a chance for isolated severe storms.
Expect overnight lows in the 70s after a warm air mass moved through. A cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Moving in From West
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BALTIMORE – Severe storms have been plaguing western Maryland this afternoon. They are on the move east and will push into Carroll County near the 6pm hour. These storms have a history of producing winds capable of downing trees. We are also seeing heavy rain and lightning.
Most of the activity will push north and south of the forecast area surrounding Baltimore with the marine layer or stable air mass keeping the severe weather west of the mountain regions.
The warm front associated with the severe weather is bring warm, humid air in overnight. Expect overnight lows in the low 70s with scattered showers and isolated severe storms.
A secondary cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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How to watch Maryland football vs. UConn
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Maryland football is back and kicks off its season at home against UConn on Saturday.
The Terps will take on the Huskies for first time since 2013, when Maryland won, 32-21. The Terps are coming off an 8-5 season, in which they won their third straight bowl game, while UConn is coming off a disappointing 3-9 season and looking to play spoiler on the road.
With a victory, Maryland will move its week one winning streak to five games.
The numbers
Maryland: 0-0
UConn: 0-0
All-time series: Maryland leads, 2-1
DraftKings Sportsbook line: Maryland -19.5, O/U 44.5
How to watch and listen
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 12 p.m. ET
Where: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV: Fox Sports 1 — Connor Onion (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt) / 980 AM (DC) – Johnny Holliday (play-by-play), Steve Suter (analyst), LaMont Jordan (sideline)
Streaming: Fox Sports
Catch up before the game
Previewing Maryland football’s season opener against UConn
Predictions for Maryland football’s 2024 season: Top players, bold takes and more
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