Wed Feb 26 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Maryland’s Reese: A Loyal Terp Ascends to Star Status
**COLLEGE PARK, MD** – Julian Reese, a Maryland Terrapins senior center, is defying the modern trend of college basketball player transience, showcasing unwavering loyalty and remarkable on-court growth. After navigating coaching changes and team struggles, Reese is enjoying a stellar senior season, cementing his legacy as one of the program’s greats.
Reese, a four-star recruit from Baltimore, joined Maryland in 2021 under Coach Mark Turgeon. While his freshman year saw the team struggle and Turgeon’s departure, Reese steadily improved under Coach Kevin Willard. Now, he’s a cornerstone of a top-ranked Maryland team, averaging career-highs in points (14), rebounds (9.3), and boasting impressive field goal and free-throw percentages.
His consistent performance, particularly in the paint, has earned him accolades, including a spot in the school’s top ten all-time in rebounds and blocks. He and fellow Baltimore native Derik Queen form one of the nation’s most potent frontcourts, frequently achieving double-doubles in the same game.
Coach Willard has consistently praised Reese’s dedication and skill, calling him “a safety blanket” and one of the best big men in the country. Willard even suggested Reese is NBA-ready. He also highlighted Reese’s loyalty, noting his decision to stay at Maryland despite coaching changes and the allure of transfer opportunities.
Reese’s journey represents a rare example of steadfast commitment in today’s college basketball landscape. With his impressive statistics and unwavering loyalty, Reese’s number may one day hang from the rafters of the Xfinity Center, a testament to his exceptional contributions to the Maryland Terrapins.
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