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Former Maryland center Bruno Fernando will sign a three-year guaranteed contract with the Atlanta Hawks, who traded three draft choices to get him.

By Don Markus

Jul 7, 2019

The Washington Wizards announced Saturday that they have acquired forward C.J. Miles from Memphis in exchange for center Dwight Howard.

Sophomore forward Jalen Smith has been mentioned as a first-round pick in 2020, with others such as sophomore guard Aaron Wiggins possibilities, too.

By Don Markus

Jun 25, 2019

On the other side, we have the candidates for the Democratic nomination. Lots and lots of and lots of candidates.

For a number of reasons, sliding down to the No. 34 spot for Maryland's Bruno Fernando could be a positive way to start his NBA career.

By Don Markus

Jun 22, 2019

Maryland center Bruno Fernando was taken in the second round at Thursday's NBA draft in Brooklyn.

By Don Markus

Jun 21, 2019

The Washington Wizards have forward Rui Hachimura from Gonzaga the first Japanese player ever taken in the first round of the NBA draft.

Bruno Fernando is poised to become the 20th Maryland player to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft on Thursday night.

Here's what you need to know before the 2019 NBA draft begins Thursday night.

Expected to be selected in the second half of the first round of Thursday's NBA draft, here are five possible landing spots for Maryland center Bruno Fernando.

By Don Markus

Jun 20, 2019

An extra year in prep school and returning for his sophomore year at Maryland helped Bruno Fernando become a likely first-round NBA draft pick in 2019.

By Don Markus

Jun 19, 2019

Former Maryland center Bruno Fernando's name can be found all over the various mock drafts, from a top-10 pick to middle of second round.

By Don Markus

Jun 13, 2019

Anthony Cowan Jr., Maryland's leading scorer the past two seasons, announced Wednesday that he will return for his senior year in College Park.

By Don Markus

May 29, 2019

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. will decide whether to return to Maryland for his senior year after Wednesday's workout with the Sacramento Kings.

By Don Markus

May 28, 2019

Maryland’s Fernando told the media at the NBA Combine on Thursday that the second time around in Chicago has been more enjoyable.

Bruno Fernando, who also went to the combine last year but ultimately decided to return to school, is expected to be a mid-to-late first-round pick in the June 20 draft.

"I've watched Chol the last three years and I can't say enough about him as both a person and a basketball player," Maryland coach Mark Turgeon said in a statement.

By Don Markus

May 6, 2019

Maryland sophomore Bruno Fernando, who most expect to become a first-round draft choice this year, announces that he will keep his name in the draft and end his career in College Park.

By Don Markus

May 1, 2019

Maryland sophomore center Bruno Fernando and junior guard Anthony Cowan Jr. announced Monday that they will make themselves eligible for the NBA draft, but both are leaving the door open for a possible return to College Park next season.

By Don Markus

Apr 15, 2019

Wizards point guard John Wall says he is not sure whether he will be able to play next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon.

Jalen Smith's decision to return for his sophomore year at Maryland was not surprising, but his choice not to go to the NBA draft combine was unexpected.

By Don Markus

Apr 9, 2019

Maryland freshman forward Jalen Smith will return to school, the team announced Monday.

By Don Markus

Apr 8, 2019

Both sophomore center Bruno Fernando and freshman forward Jalen Smith said Saturday that they have yet to make up their minds about whether to continue their college careers, though indications are that Saturday's 79-77 loss to LSU in the NCAA tournament Round of 32 was Fernando's last with Terps.

By Don Markus

Mar 23, 2019

After five seasons with the Phoenix Suns, who made him the No. 5 pick in the 2013 NBA draft, former Maryland center Alex Len is trying to restart his career in Atlanta.

By Don Markus

Feb 12, 2019

"I think what we’ve learned is that Kevin has a lot more swag than we’ve given him credit for," Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce said. "Soft-spoken, mild-mannered, and all of sudden he’ll dunk on you. And he’ll whisper something to you after he dunks on you."

By Don Markus

Feb 5, 2019

Freshman forward Jalen Smith scored Maryland's last seven points as the Terps overcame an eight-point second-half deficit to beat No. 24 Nebraska, 74-72, on Wednesday night at Xfinity Center.

By Don Markus

Jan 2, 2019

Jalen Smith scored the Terps' last seven points as Maryland held on to beat No. 24 Nebraska, 74-72, on Wednesday night at Xfinity Center.

By Don Markus

Jan 2, 2019

The Atlanta Hawks are loading up with guards this offseason and three of them have ties to Maryland.

According to ESPN, new Atlanta general manager Travis Schlenk didn't make a trade with Milwaukee or San Antonio before drafting Kevin Huerter because he thought media picks on social media were correct.

By Don Markus

Jun 23, 2018

While Kevin Huerter will start his NBA career as a first-round draft pick and Justin Jackson will try to start his after being picked in the second round, both former Maryland players will be part of rebuilding teams at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

By Don Markus

Jun 22, 2018

After having shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum in January, Maryland forward Justin Jackson was selected No. 43 overall by the Denver Nuggets before being traded to the Orlando Magic.

By Don Markus

Jun 22, 2018

6-foot-7 Troy Brown Jr. provides the Wizards with needed wing depth, a versatile defender and a potential playmaker for their second unit.

Maryland guard Kevin Huerter went from being a fringe NBA prospect after his sophomore year to a first-round pick at No. 19 overall by the Atlanta Hawks in Thursday night's NBA draft.

By Don Markus

Jun 21, 2018

With more than a handful of NBA teams rumored to be considering drafting Kevin Huerter, here's a look at some of the scenarios that could play out Thursday night.

By Don Markus

Jun 21, 2018

Two years after leaving a close-knit community in upstate New York for Maryland, Kevin Huerter will watch his NBA future unfold with family, friends and neighbors at a draft viewing party.

By Don Markus

Jun 21, 2018

Luka Doncic is about to become an NBA player, though he's unlike the other top prospects who will be drafted. He's already a pro.

One day out, it seems like Maryland guard Kevin Huerter will end up as a mid-to-late first-round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Forward Justin Jackson, who struggled last season due to injury, is likely to be a second round pick.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 20, 2018

Jaylen Adams, a standout guard from Mount Saint Joseph and St. Bonaventure, has auditioned for 13 NBA teams in the hopes he'll be drafted Thursday.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 19, 2018

Maryland guard Kevin Huerter became a hot item during workouts this spring — will he become a Laker, Timberwolf or fall to someone else?

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 19, 2018

“I think he’s going to be a really, really good NBA player,” Maryland assistant coach Matt Brady told NBA.com about Kevin Huerter.

By Don Markus

Jun 19, 2018

Kevin Huerter’s decision to leave the Terps ends an anxious and bittersweet few days of waiting for Terps fans.

Freshman center Bruno Fernando will return for his sophomore year after putting his name into the NBA draft but not signing with an agent.

By Don Markus

May 28, 2018

Maryland sophomore guard Kevin Huerter is now being mentioned on several mock drafts as a late first-round draft pick in June.

By Don Markus

May 24, 2018

Maryland sophomore guard Kevin Huerter and freshman center Bruno Fernando have until May 30 to decide whether to keep their names in the NBA draft or return to College Park.

By Don Markus

May 21, 2018

Maryland sophomore guard Kevin Huerter sat out Friday's scrimmage at the NBA combine in Chicago with a torn ligament in his right hand, an injury suffered during a late season game at Northwestern.

By Don Markus

May 18, 2018

Maryland sophomore guard Kevin Huerter and freshman center Bruno Fernando, as well as departing sophomore forward Justin Jackson are reportedly among the players invited to the 2018 NBA combine in Chicago May 16-20.

By Don Markus

May 4, 2018

Maryland sophomore guard Kevin Huerter will declare for the NBA draft without signing with an agent, which will allow him to return to school.

By Don Markus

Apr 20, 2018

Maryland freshman center Bruno Fernando has declared for the NBA draft, but will go through the process without hiring an agent in order to maintain his NCAA eligibility in the event he returns to College Park for his sophomore season.

By Don Markus

Apr 6, 2018

The All-CAA selection has not appeared on any prominent lists of the top underclassmen available.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 4, 2018

Justin Jackson, Kevin Huerter and Bruno Fernando have all been mentioned as possible NBA draft picks in 2019.

By Don Markus

Feb 13, 2018