Mount Saint Joseph rising senior Jalen Smith, the reigning Baltimore Sun All-Metro Co-Player of the Year and one of the nation’s top forward prospects, committed Monday night to Maryland.
A four-star recruit who has long favored the Terps, Smith announced his pledge on Twitter a day after completing his official visit to College Park.
"I believe that I can academically and athletically achieve my goals at home through my commitment to the UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND," he wrote.
In leading the No. 3 Gaels to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference and Baltimore Catholic League titles last season, Smith averaged 17 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots per game.