Melo Trimble will go down as one of the most impactful players in Maryland history.
From the moment he walked on campus, Trimble was a program-changer.
Coach Mark Turgeon had already been in College Park for multiple seasons. However, the Terrapins had missed the NCAA Tournament during the first three years of his tenure.
Turgeon had seen players like Terrell Stoglin leave the program early due to off-the-court issues. It was clear that he needed a star player that he could build around.
That’s where Trimble came in.
Trimble committed relatively early in the recruiting process and probably could’ve played for any program in the country.