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Big Ten Basketball: Iowa rises, Michigan State falls in updated WTE 2024-25 rankings

By Tristan Freeman

Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes interim head coach Jake Diebler talks to guard Bruce Thornton (2) during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes interim head coach Jake Diebler talks to guard Bruce Thornton (2) during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports / Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
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6. Maryland Terrapins

After a disappointing year where the team finished under .500 overall, Maryland head coach Kevin Willard is probably happy that roster changes had to be made. The one star that he wasn’t going to be able to easily replace is Jahmir Young, who led the team with 20.4 ppg and 4.2 apg.

Outside of starting forward Donta Scott, the Terps didn’t lose anyone else big, returning big man Julian Reese for another year. He averaged 13.7 ppg and 9.5 rpg and can be a premier frontcourt player in the Big Ten. He’s joined by 5-star center prospect Derik Queen, along with Georgia Tech transfer forward, Tafara Gapare.

Even without Young, the new-look backcourt for Maryland could be one of the best in the league. DeShawn Harris-Smith is back for his sophomore campaign, joined by Belmont point guard transfer, Ja’Kobi Gillespie. Selton Miguel is a former AAC 6th Man of the Year, shooting 39% from deep at South Florida. Jahari Long, Chance Stephens, and Memphis transfer Jayhlon Young round out the backcourt rotation.

If former Virginia Tech guard/wing Rodney Rice can be an impactful newcomer after not playing last season, that’s even more scoring firepower for the program next season. Look for Gillespie to be the x-factor as the projected lead guard and his play will go a long way in determining how good the Terapins can be.

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