Maryland women's basketball has been a stable program for years. A big part of that is individual workouts.
So, I tried it out... and barely survived. My story for
@thedbk
Josiah McLaurin, Maryland freshman receiver, lost his dad in a tragic car accident last week.
He scored a touchdown today.
"Our team was really excited that he was able to get a TD, because he's got to go along tomorrow and bury his dad," Michael Locksley said.
🚨Some personal news!
First, I'm pleased to say I'll be interning this summer at
@MLive
! Ready to work at Michigan's top publication .
I'll also be taking a travel break to Africa with
@merrillcollege
and
@PovichCenter
to cover the globalization of basketball! Can't wait!
Excited to announce I’ll be covering the Maryland football team this upcoming season for
@thedbk
!!!
With kickoff about a month away, looking forward to covering the Terps along with
@bschwartzberg03
.
Some awesome pre-season content coming 🔜
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been accepted to help cover NBA Africa in Senegal with
@merrillcollege
and
@PovichCenter
this summer!
I am thankful to
@UMDsportsprof
for allowing me to share athletes stories in another country, economic relations, etc. Let’s go!
#NBAAfrica
She home instructed her sibling during Covid, sends daily ‘get up’ texts to the team gc & isn’t the player of her past.
Her first career is winding down, but her future one might be ever better.
A coach. My story on Faith Masonius.
Emily Fisher played on an AAU team with multiple D1 commits. She knows how to play a role.
“We didn’t have any roles,” Fisher said. “It was just like, everybody does everything, otherwise you’re getting out of the game.”
Now, she’s thriving.
✌️out Xfinity from the
@TerpsWBB
student-journalist beat crew.
Seriously, been a privilege to work with great journalists and even better people as a freshman. As the baby of the group, can say all are excellent writers and helped me get acclimated. Still got more to go though!
Mike Locksley talking again about the fan attendance.
Said he's heard the talk of "shut your mouth Locksley, win a big game", but says that it will be easier to win this game if he can show top local talent an energetic fan base.
What actually happens during halftime of a college basketball game? It's different than you might think.
Maryland women's basketball gave me rare access to observe the team's halftime meeting during their win over Niagara. Here's what I saw⬇️
🚨Excited to announce that I’ll be joining the
@washingtonpost
team this fall!
As the new DMV high school cross-country reporter, I can’t wait to learn about all the amazing stories that make up high school teams with
@WashPostHS
.
Can’t wait to get going!
Excited to say that my story "Inside Maryland women’s basketball’s whirlwind halftime" was nominated as a finalist by the Society of Professional Journalists for the northeast region.
Read the story here:
.
@TerpsWBB
was a inch away from getting back to the FF but that’s not what they will be remembered for.
Diamond Miller, Abby Meyers, Sellers, Brinae Alexander, etc. all put this team back where they belong - the national conversation.
Before the year, who would’ve guessed that?
I didn’t want to address the gross comments made at Bri McDaniel over the past few days, but feels appropriate to say.
Being around the team a decent amount, I can say McDaniel works hard, is always kind to us and carries a convo as well as anyone. Anything else said is asinine.
Nick Faust was a Baltimore hoops star. But he couldn’t find stability, playing in nine different countries.
Today, he scored 24 points in the Basketball African League championship.
My first piece from Africa for the
@AllBannerSports
and
@PovichCenter
Talking about last years team vs. this year, Brenda Frese just gave an illuminating quote about last season.
"It was a me centered [locker room], versus we centered."
I am pleased to announce that I will be the Maryland softball beat writer for the
@DBKSports
. It's an incredible opportunity to write for the
@thedbk
, and I can't wait to get started!
🚨Now that we’re officially onto week 2, excited to say I’ll be helping
@NBCSports
with Maryland football coverage this season!
Be on the lookout this week for content. Let’s go!
Villanova forward Christina Dalce has committed to Maryland, per Instagram
Dalce is a great rebounder, averaging around five defensive boards and four offensive rebounds. Replaces Mayé Toure pretty seamlessly
Ja'Kobi Gillespie had a phone call with Bill Self. He had a visit planned to see another Big 12 school.
But it took one stop in College Park for Maryland to find its new point guard.
“They told me I would have the keys”
Now that Maryland‘a season is done, wanted to say how much fun I had. Got to watch great games, write some fun pieces and more in year 2!
Special thanks to
@oliviajanik9
for being the best beat partner and Terps fans for reading us!
Thread ⬇️ of my fav pieces from this szn
Brenda Frese on the Terps final offseason addition, Mir McLean, in a press release.
"I shared with Mir that I made a huge mistake not recruiting her the first time around in high school," Frese said. "I wasn't going to let that happen a second time."
No secret that Maryland has struggled on the glass at times in recent years.
Poffenbarger broke the single-season defensive rebound record at Arkansas last season. She finished second in the SEC in RPG.
Arkansas's Saylor Poffenbarger is expected to commit to Maryland.
The 6'2 wing is a Maryland native, from Middleton. She scored 10 points a game on 35.5% shooting. Another nice grab for the Terps.
@TaliaGoodmanWBB
with the first report.
Maryland women’s basketball is elite in the Big Ten tournament. Its advanced scouting system is a key reason.
An inside look at the “behind the scenes” team that helps give the Terps an edge at the tourney.
Marylands
@shyannesellers3
was crying to her dad after the UConn loss. But hours later, she was rewatching the game. A “film junkie” since her high school days, it’s who she is.
So, I watched film with the Terps star to see how she processes. Fun piece⬇️
Excited to say that I'll be working with
@Jeff_Ermann
and
@Terrapins247
extensively these coming months.
No better way to get started than an interview with Maryland basketball's new point guard. Coming soon!
Look at the numbers, and you see that Jakia Brown-Turner has been the best transfer in the Big Ten.
I dove into what sparked her turnaround. My piece for the
@thedbk
Riley Nelson tore her ACL in her right knee and will be out for the season, per coach Brenda Frese.
Massive blow for the Terps, who lose the 5 star freshman.
Rhode Island transfer Mayé Touré commits to Maryland. The 6’2 forward is a strong rebounder (23% board rate) and a really nice defender.
Out of all the forwards the Terps were potentially targeting, I like her fit the best.
What a win for Maryland. Take down the top seeded Buckeyes, 82-61. Dominant showing.
Now the bracket opens up for them. They get to play the winner of the 4/5 game between MSU and Neb.
Maryland women’s basketball leaves for its 11-day Croatian trip today.
The Terps will play two games on the trip – Wednesday, June 26 (noon ET) and Sunday, June 30 (noon ET), per a release.
Both games will be streamed on
@TerpsWBB
YouTube page.
Lavender Briggs is out for the season, according to coach Brenda Frese. Said she’s obviously devastated for Lav, which is the end of her college career.
Said it’s a group effort to replace her.
What an impressive performance from Maryland and specifically Shyanne Sellers. The junior didn't play well in either game against Ohio State this season.
She has 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists today. Against her home-state team. Great showing.
“These have been 4-16 hour days since March"
Brenda Frese has filled holes. She adapted portal strategy. My analysis on the adds & Frese's offseason for
@thedbk
Maryland announces signing of Christina Dalce and Amari DeBerry.
- [Dalce] is a ferocious rebounder on both ends of the floor, an elite level shot blocker," Brenda Frese said.
- "What an opportunity [DeBerry] has here giving us an immediate presence in the paint that we need."
South Carolina's 114 points today was the most Maryland women's basketball has given up in the Brenda Frese era.
They've only allowed 100 points once before, when Duke scored 101 in the 2002 season.
On Sunday, Lavender Briggs will be celebrated. The senior opened up to me about role-changes, the mental side of injuries and how she’s handled a 34 percent drop in usage rate. Her story is unique.
“She got dealt a hard hand and she just never gave up.”
I absolutely love the Sarah Te-Biasu pickup for Maryland.
Metrics are great: 1.3 ast/to ratio, strong shooter and over two steals a game.
If she can get her two point shooting back to her junior year, she’s a top level PG in the B10.
Obviously don't know anything yet, but I feel so bad for Lavender Briggs if it's as bad as it looks.
Player who's dealt with injuries her whole career, was so excited for the final stretch of her senior year, finally felt at home. Just terrible.
Brenda Frese just threw it back to the Terps first matchup against Ohio State when Cotie McMahon said that Maryland got tired at the end of the year.
"She challenged and made it personal about our rebounding," Frese said.
Didn’t get chance to watch Maryland-Syracuse live (flight to Michigan lol), but after watching game, I came away impressed with Bri McDaniels on-ball reps.
Terps really searching for a secondary ball handler and McDaniel looked comfortable. Big development if trend holds.⬇️⬇️
Brenda Frese when asked about this years freshman class compared to last seasons.
“This group is way further ahead, they’re gonna be able to help us and be able to contribute,” Frese said.
Notes from
@TerpsWBB
signing of Kaylene Smikle and Sarah Te-Biasu.
- As soon as [Smikle] appeared in the portal, I reached out immediately,” Frese said.
- [Te-Biasu’s] going to bring some veteran leadership and experience to our backcourt,” Frese said.
- Thanked NIL donations.
Maryland is going to advance to Friday against No. 1 Ohio State. Terps secondary scoring options were massive, especially considering Sellers and JBT's struggles.
Bri McDaniel was the leading scorer, but Maryland got contributions from Kubek, Alexander and Masonius.
When
@TerpsWBB
and South Carolina played last year, there were 5 first round picks on the floor.
To see where Marylands prospects stand this year, I talked with the great
@MG_Schindler
for the
@DBKSports
.
Ohio State's coach Kevin McGuff just got a technical and this building has flippppeddddd.
Maryland has almost the entire crowd on its side. Easily the Terps best performance of the year, so far.
Interesting note on newest Terp, Four ⭐️ DL Bryce Jenkins
Maryland DB coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim founded the Friendship Collegiate football program in 2004. Jenkins played for the same school. 🗣️
@harrisonrich_
Piece for
@Jeff_Ermann
abt this class 🔜
Brenda Frese said that Maryland tried this offseason to bring in more players, but the Elite Eight did little to sway transfers to come to College Park.
Mentioned they attempted to bring in a point guard but couldn't.
Maryland back in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015, dominating Notre Dame.
Huge rematch on Monday with potential undefeated South Carolina. This time - a trip to San Antonio and the Final Four on the line.
Just had a super fun interview with Faith Masonius about being the planner of the friend group, reminding herself of Faith the five star and her plan after Maryland.
Be on the look out for a piece coming out later this week. Great bits inside.
Terps hold Penn State to season-low in points, season-high in turnovers, beating the Nittany Lions 77-62.
It feels like Maryland is pretty firmly on the right side of the bubble.
.
@Emily_fisher3
scored a career-high nine points today.
After feeling unprepared to play early on due to conditioning, she's become the most impactful Terp freshman.
"She's someone I can trust," Brenda Frese said.
Arkansas's Saylor Poffenbarger is expected to commit to Maryland.
The 6'2 wing is a Maryland native, from Middleton. She scored 10 points a game on 35.5% shooting. Another nice grab for the Terps.
@TaliaGoodmanWBB
with the first report.
In the Mike Locksley era, 37.6% of recruits have come from the home state. 50% of the 2024 is from MD. Nobody is more important than the QB.
"We talked about this 2025 class being pretty special and it starts with the in-state guys."
Super fun weekend of basketball with two goats (
@oliviajanik9
and Rohan)!
Lots of fun content and maybe my favorite piece of the year coming out early next week🫢. Can't wait!
I went and sat with the
@TerpsWBB
team during their trip to see the Mystics. Here’s what I observed.
“Last year we were close, but this year, as a team, we’re closer,” Lavender Briggs said. “We don’t have different cliques of people.”
New Maryland men's basketball point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie is impressed by his new teammates film.
That includes a player some Terps are calling "baby Jokic". My full interview and story with Gillespie will be up tomorrow morning on
Everyone knows of Bri McDaniel's jump, but I tried to quantify it.
-- She assisted on 5.8% of her teammates' field goals last year compared to 21.8% now
-- Usage rate has jumped 9%
-- Arguably Terps best defender
Wrote about her in Maryland's 79-63 win.
Gonzaga and St. John's are chief rivals heading into the WCAC championship.
That's where these twins will run against each other for the first time. My story for
@WashPostHS
Big pick up for Maryland. A Smikle, Sellers and McDaniel backcourt is a great trio.
Needs to improve efficiency, but Smikle will be playing with better teammates.
Talking with Brenda Frese this morning.
"I love that we're going to be back to having competition," when talking about all the wings that Maryland has on the roster.
Derik Queen is the first Maryland commit to win the McDonald's All-American MVP since 1981.
The five-star had an incredible performance and you can read all about Queen and more at .
I guess now is a good time to announce that I’m back on the Maryland women’s basketball beat!
This year with
@DBKSports
, I can’t wait to work with
@oliviajanik9
and cover another intriguing Terps season. Let’s go!
.
@oliviajanik9
returns to the women's basketball beat and will be joined by
@sam_jane230
, who covered the team last season, for in-depth coverage of Brenda Frese's squad.