A Recruitment in Flux
Markus Kerr, a 6‑foot‑7 small forward from Charlotte, arrives at the recruiting radar after a standout season with Team United in the EYBL and a strong showing at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. Ranked No. 72 nationally by 247Sports and No. 70 in the composite, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 56 percent overall and 67 percent from three‑point range across four camp games.
After transferring from Brewster Academy to Wellington Sports Academy in Florida, Kerr caught the attention of Maryland’s assistant coach Steve Roccaforte, who praised his versatility and winning attitude during a late‑July phone conversation. The Terps’ pitch emphasized the program’s gritty identity under head coach Buzz Williams, a factor that resonated with Kerr despite the team’s 11‑21 record the previous season.
Maryland’s Pitch
Kerr now holds 23 scholarship offers, with programs such as Tennessee, Xavier, Florida State and Arizona State also in the mix. While Georgetown and VCU have visited him, neither made his final five, leaving a competitive field that includes both traditional powerhouses and emerging contenders.
The Road Ahead
Maryland is expected to sign no more than two or three players in this year’s high‑school class, making Kerr one of the primary targets. The Terps’ recruitment strategy hinges on securing a small, impact‑ready group, and Kerr’s decision timeline remains open, keeping the Terps among the leading candidates.