Freshman forward Jalen Smith will return to Maryland for his sophomore year, the team announced Monday.
"I'm excited to return to Maryland for my sophomore year and advance my education as I continue to develop both on and off the court with my teammates and coaching staff," Smith said in a statement. "This past season was an amazing experience and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for our team. I'm appreciative of Coach [Mark] Turgeon, the staff, my teammates and Terp Nation for all of their support."
The return of the 6-foot-10, 215-pound Smith, affectionately and appropriately known to everyone in College Park as “Stix,” clears up some of the uncertainty surrounding Maryland’s frontcourt for next season.