In the fall of 2017, Darryl Morsell and Reese Mona each set foot at the University of Maryland’s campus, the duo expected to play completely different roles.
Morsell was a raw, springy, wide-eyed freshman eager to contribute to his hometown team. A four-star recruit per 24/7 Sports Composite with offers from Villanova, Notre Dame and UConn, the Baltimore-native opted to stay close to home.
Mona first joined the Terps as a walk-on, having played his high school ball just around 30 minutes away at St. John’s College High School in D.C. It was there that Mona shared the floor with Anthony Cowan Jr.