2026-27 Maryland Men's Basketball Preview

SHOP: RAVORISPORTS.COMPANY.SITE The Terps return efficient post presence Pharrel Payne (6-9, 250 lbs) after a medical waiver. He posted strong efficiency numbers before injury last year and should be the focal point inside.Andre Mills (6-4 guard) is the top returning perimeter piece after a strong freshman year that included a 39-point outburst.Newcomers add size, experience, and talent:DJ Wagner (6-4, former 5-star from Kentucky/Arkansas) is expected to run the point. Bishop Boswell (Tennessee transfer) brings elite perimeter defense. Tomislav Buljan (6-9 from New Mexico) averaged a double-double as a freshman and pairs with Payne for a massive, physical frontcourt. Baba Oladotun (6-10, Silver Spring, MD) is a five-star local product and one of the highest-rated recruits in recent Terps history. Additional pieces include 7-footer Alexandre K’Medehouto, Robert Jennings II, Michael McNair, and four-star freshmen Kaden House and Adama Tambedou. Williams’ style is physical and rugged. Analysts see a possible mid-tier Big Ten team with NCAA Tournament bubble potential after last year’s struggles.Non-conference slate includes a home date with Virginia, a trip to Georgetown at Capital One Arena, and the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas against Tennessee. Home games are at Xfinity Center.O 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5445897849405440