Melo Trimble expected to return to Maryland Terrapins

By Cameron La Fontaine | Mar 24, 2015

Dec 30, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Melo Trimble (2) brings the ball up court against the Michigan State Spartans during the 1st half of a game at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

After Maryland lost in the third round to West Virginia, they’ve got some good news that Melo Trimble should return for his sophomore season.

Freshman Maryland Terrapins guard Melo Trimble is expected to return for his sophomore season to the relief of many Maryland fans according to Inside MD Sports. Trimble averaged 16 points, four rebounds and three assists for the team as he led them along with Dez Wells to the NCAA Tournament as a four seed.

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The Maryland Terrapins were great in their first year in the Big Ten conference. They finished the regular season 27-6, beating Iowa State and losing to Virginia in non-conference play. Maryland defeated Michigan State in both regular season meetings and also beat Wisconsin in their one meeting. But, in the Big Ten Conference Tournament, the Terps fell to Michigan State and were given a 4-seed.

Maryland defeated 13-seed Valparaiso in the second round 65-62 where Melo Trimble led with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.

Maryland faced 5-seed West Virginia in the the third round of the NCAA Tournament and lost 69-59 after Melo Trimble (who had 15 points and 7 rebounds already) was knocked out of the game with a head injury in the second half.

While Trimble was a first-team all-Big Ten selection, he would have a tough time getting drafted in the first round with the clogged guard class that is entering the 2015 NBA Draft which includes, Emmanuel Mudiay (China),Tyus Jones (Duke), Jerian Grant (Notre Dame),Terry Rozier (Louisville), Kris Dunn (Providence), George Lucas (Brazil), Delon Wright (Utah), Cameron Payne (Murray State).

With Melo Trimble returning, he could be a favorite for Big Ten player of the year next season if he can continue to build on his game in the offseason.

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