Maryland Basketball: Breaking down the 2018 recruiting class

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Aaron Wiggins – High Point, NC

Wing | 6-foot-6 | 180 lbs | No. 41 overall

Aaron Wiggins might not be the highest-rated recruit in this Maryland class but he might be the most important. He is an incredibly versatile two-way wing that is multi-positional on both ends of the floor. With excellent size, length, and athleticism, Wiggins can play positions 2-through-4 and be a constant threat as an elite scorer. This kind of versatility is not found in every wing recruit and it separates him from the pack.

Offensively, Wiggins can score at all three levels and is explosive off the bounce. In addition, he can be successful in catch-and-shoot situations and has shown the ability to effectively work in the pick-and-roll. With the ball in his hands, Wiggins is one of the better isolation players in this class as he has a variety of finishes around the basket and a deadly pull-up jumper. On the other end of the floor, he can be a tenacious defender who uses his quick feet and long arms to make stops and create turnovers.

If I had to single out one recruit as the most likely player to fill the void in the starting lineup left by Kevin Huerter, this is it. With his size and versatility on both ends of the floor, Wiggins fits the mold of a perfect wing for the team. However, he will not be able to single-handedly replace Huerter in the rotation and that is where previously mentioned recruits like Serrel Smith and Ayala could help out.

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