The vast majority of Maryland men’s basketball fans would have thought Derik Queen would be the biggest Maryland rookie story in the NBA this season. Enter the last month of Julian Reese.
Reese signed out of the G-League with the Washington Wizards on a two-way contract in late February. And he continues to take advantage.
The Baltimore native posted his third double-double in nine career games Sunday in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, with 17 points and 16 rebounds. He’s the fastest player to 100 career rebounds since
Shaquille O’Neal.
Reese hasn’t played enough to qualify for stat leaderboards, but if he did, he’d be one of just nine players in the NBA averaging a double-double (10.8 points, 11.3 rebounds per game). Reese has left no doubt that he’s got a future in the league — and perhaps a long-term future.
In other news
Maryland women’s basketball guard Kaylene Smikle will enter the transfer portal, she announced Monday on Instagram. Ben Messinger had the story.
Maryland women’s golf finished tied for third in the Terps Invitational.
Maryland women’s lacrosse remains at No. 1 in the country as the only undefeated Division I team.
Maryland women’s basketball slotted in as No. 20 in the final Associated Press poll of the season.
Maryland football alum offensive tackle Alan Herron will work out with the Washington Commanders ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Former Maryland men’s basketball big man Braden Pierce is entering the transfer portal after a year with Kevin Willard at Villanova.
