It’s been five years since Maryland basketball last had a first-round pick in the NBA Draft. The Terps have had underclassmen in the conversation in recent years, but those typically ended with a return to school for the prospect. Two days from this year’s draft, the wait for another is probably over.
In all likelihood, Kevin Huerter will become the first Terp taken in the first 30 picks since Alex Len went fifth in 2013. He was invited to the NBA’s green room, but will instead watch surrounded by family and friends. The selection will be the culmination of a quick rise to professional relevance for the Clifton Park, New York, native.