With the departure of program centerpiece Jahmir Young and longtime starter Donta Scott, Maryland men’s basketball’s returning core is weaker than in years past.
But head coach Kevin Willard avoided another devastating loss with the return of Julian Reese, who was said to have seriously considered the transfer portal after a disappointing season in 2023-24, according to 247Sports.
Listed at 6-foot-9, Reese has established himself as one of the best players in the Big Ten and one of the best forwards in the country over the past two seasons. Reese, a senior, played and started in 32 games last year, averaging 13.