For the third NBA Draft cycle in a row, Maryland basketball will be waiting to find out whether or not it will lose a core player to the pros. In 2016 and 2017, this process ended with Melo Trimble and Justin Jackson returning to school. But the tension has doubled this spring, as both Bruno Fernando and Kevin Huerter have until May 30—one more week—to announce their decisions.
It’s been a busy offseason for the Terps. Jackson declared for the draft again despite injury question marks that might now keep him off the board on draft night.