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Maryland basketball: 2019-20 season review and 2020-2021 early preview

By Cody Williams

PISCATAWAY, NJ - MARCH 03: Anthony Cowan Jr. #1 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Athletic Center on March 3, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ - MARCH 03: Anthony Cowan Jr. #1 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Athletic Center on March 3, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images) /
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Top players from 2019-20 season

Anthony Cowan Jr.

There was never a doubt Cowan Jr. was going to be the heart of the Terrapins his senior season and, sure enough, that held true. The 6-footer enjoyed a tremendous career at Maryland and capped it off with a beautiful season. Cowan averaged 16.3 points, 4.7 assists (both team-highs), 3.6 rebounds and one steal per game. And while he shot under 40 percent from the floor, his leadership and poise were tone-setters for this team.

Jalen Smith

As a freshman, there was a sizeable role for forward Jalen Smith as he played over 26 minutes per game. But for Maryland to reach their potential in the 2019-20 season, he needed to make a leap, and that’s what the Baltimore native did. Smith was a two-way monster for the Terrapins this past season, posting 15.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and showcasing his range with 36.8 percent 3-point shooting. He was the breakout star for Turgeon’s club and could’ve played himself into an early exit for the NBA Draft.

Aaron Wiggins

Aaron Wiggins played 23.5 minutes per game for the Terps last season and undoubtedly earned the reputation as a sharpshooter. Subsequently, expectations were high for the 6-foot-6 guard and, while he was third on the team in scoring, Wiggins wasn’t as good as many had hoped. He did average 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game but his 3-point percentage dipped by 10 points. The hope is he’ll either be closer to his freshman season or somewhere in-between in his junior campaign.

Darryl Morsell

There was a compilation of role players that all played critical roles for Maryland this past season but the best of the bunch was junior guard Darryl Morsell, who filled the box score well for the Terps. Morsell wasn’t necessarily a game-changer but he was a consistent contributor as he averaged 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals per game on 43.1 percent shooting. While that’s clearly what he gives this team after putting up similar numbers in all three seasons, that’s a valuable commodity on the Terrapins roster.