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Jim Smith

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Maryland Basketball Set for Showdown with Tennessee in Las Vegas Tournament

Maryland will face Tennessee in the first round of the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas on Nov. 24. The teams have a history of five meetings, with Tennessee holding a 3‑2 edge, including a 56‑53 win in Brooklyn in December 2022. Former Maryland player Ja’Kobi Gillespie and recruit Bishop Boswell add personal connections, while Maryland head coach Buzz Williams prepares his squad for potential matchups against San Diego State or Iowa State. The tournament semifinals are scheduled for Black Friday, with the finals on Nov. 28.

May 22, 2026

Maryland Football’s Make-or-Break Season Under Coach Mike Locksley

Maryland’s football program faces a pivotal year after back-to-back 4-8 seasons, with athletic director Jim Smith publicly endorsing head coach Mike Locksley and the team pinning its hopes on the development of freshman quarterback Malik Washington and a revamped offense led by coordinator Clint Trickett.

May 20, 2026