Maryland Basketball: 2020-21 season review of the Terrapins
Key players to the Terps success
Darryl Morsell, Guard (9.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.8 apg)
When you look up the word toughness in the dictionary, you’ll see a picture of Morsell. He played through a variety of injuries this season and led the team with his play on and off the floor.
He rightfully earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and was instrumental in the Terps run to the NCAA Tournament.
He announced Monday via Twitter that he is going to put his name in the NBA Draft, enter the transfer portal, and isn’t leaving out a return to the Terps using his extra year of eligibility. He has been and always will be a fan favorite in College Park.
Bet On Yourself! #3G🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/5Q3iJAnZWA
— Darryl Morsell (@410D_) April 5, 2021
Eric Ayala, Guard (15.1 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 43.7 percent shooter from the field)
Ayala proved himself as a point guard this season. He ran the team with poise and confidence and never seemed rattled when things weren’t going the Terps way. He led the team in scoring with his 15.1 points per game. Maryland basketball doesn’t know what his future holds either but if he comes back and pairs with Fatts Russell in the backcourt, that could be huge for the Terps.
Aaron Wiggins, Guard (14.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg)
After winning Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year during the 2019-20 season, many thought Wiggins would take his game to another level. He didn’t come out of the gate firing due to an elbow injury. Once he got healthy, he was fun to watch, and you saw his NBA potential. His most impressive statistical performances came against the Alabama Crimson Tide and Northwestern Wildcats, where he scored 27 and 26 points, respectively. He was the Terps second-leading scorer and is another guy that the Terps are awaiting a decision from.
Donta Scott, Forward (11 ppg, 5.9 rpg)
At times during the season, Scott played like the best player on Maryland’s roster. With more playing time, we got to see how much better he became from year one to year two. As a junior, Terps fans should be excited.
The pairing of him and Wahab is exciting because Scott is already a guy who can stretch the floor via the three-ball, rebound, and be physical in the paint. Wahab is a physical big man who will provide length and size inside on both ends, so both could present problems for opposing defenses next season.