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NCAA Basketball: Top 10 Players to Play for Mark Turgeon

By Tristan Freeman

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Head coach Mark Turgeon of the Maryland Terrapins reacts in the first half against the Xavier Musketeers during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 16, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Head coach Mark Turgeon of the Maryland Terrapins reacts in the first half against the Xavier Musketeers during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 16, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 20: Dez Wells #44 of the Maryland Terrapins speaks with the referee during a game against Valparaiso Crusaders during the second round of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on March 20, 2015 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 20: Dez Wells #44 of the Maryland Terrapins speaks with the referee during a game against Valparaiso Crusaders during the second round of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on March 20, 2015 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

4. Terrell Stoglin – Maryland Terrapins (2011-12)

Career stats: 16.4 ppg 2.4 rpg 2.6 apg

Coaching in the ACC is no easy task, considering the great coaches that already reside in the league. Turgeon’s first season with Maryland didn’t go great, with just a 17-15 record. The one bright spot was Stoglin, who in his sophomore season averaged 21.6 ppg while leading the ACC in scoring.

He had 11 games of at least 25 points, including a career-high 33 at Miami. Without him, the Terrapins would’ve been at the bottom of the league – not a good impression for a first-year head coach.

Stoglin honestly had a great shot at being No. 1 on this list had he stayed all four years with the program. But after he was facing a one-year suspension for violating school policies, the sophomore decided to go pro instead. It was an unfortunate end to his career, with scoring records potentially in his sight.

3. Dez Wells – Maryland Terrapins (2012-2015)

Career stats: 13.2 ppg 4.8 rpg 2.3 apg

Not too many players averaged at least 15.0 ppg in two separate power conferences, but Wells helped big-time with the transitioning for the program with his play.

The 6’5 guard had a big senior season to help lead Maryland in the program’s first official season in the Big Ten, showcasing his improved scoring and rebounding. He was leaving right during another star was making waves.

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