After Aggie transfers signed, Maryland basketball officially inks four transfer additions

Ahmed Ghafir
May 6
4 min read

One week after landing a pair of 2025 high school commits in Guillermo Del Pino, Maryland men’s basketball now has its first eight transfer portal commits officially signed after Isaiah Watts and David Coit were announced by the program on Tuesday. Elijah Saunders and Myles Rice were announced on Friday, May 2, one day after the program announced all four Aggie transfers had officially joined the program.

Full List of Signed Portal Additions

David Coit

Former school: Kansas

Class: GR

Height: 5-foot-11

2024-25 stats: 5.1 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 3 starts, 34 games

Quote from HC Buzz Williams: "Diggy is a veteran scorer who brings a much-needed spark to our backcourt. His ability to put points on the board and create opportunities for his teammates will have an immediate impact. Diggy is the type of player who embraces the challenge and understands what it takes to succeed at the highest level. Here at Maryland, we pride ourselves on toughness, resilience, and representing the Terrapin tradition of excellence—and Diggy embodies all of those qualities."

Andre Mills

Former school: Texas A&M

Class: R-FR

Height: 6-foot-4

2024-25 stats: N/A

Quote from HC Buzz Williams: "I am very excited for Dre's growth and development to finally be on display for Terp Nation to see as his college career begins. He was very intentional during his redshirt year, in focusing his energy on things that impact his trajectory as a person and a player in a positive manner. He will be a valuable part of this year's team and beyond!"

Pharrel Payne

Former school: Texas A&M

Class: SR

Height: 6-foot-9

2024-25 stats: 10.4 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.1 BPG, 14 starts, 34 games

Quote from HC Buzz Williams: "Ngochi (Payne's nickname, pronounced Go-chee) is as good of a person as I have coached in my career. That he chose to follow us to Maryland is humbling and speaks to his loyalty. As excited as I am for Terp Nation to see the type of player he is, and the impact he will have for our team on the court, I am equally excited to see the impact he has on the college park community!"

Myles Rice

Former school: Indiana

Class: R-JR

Height: 6-foot-3

2024-25 stats: 10.1 PPG, 2.8 APG, 1 SPG, 25 starts, 32 games

Quote from HC Buzz Williams: “Myles is a true point guard with a tremendous amount of toughness and leadership. His story thus far in college will eventually become a book. I have great admiration for him, his family, and their story. He has played at the highest level in the Big Ten and understands what it takes to compete and win at this level. He has an unshakable will to lead, and his commitment to doing whatever is best for the team will have a significant impact on both sides of the ball. He's the kind of player who will set the right tone, hold himself accountable, and demand the same from his teammates. We are thankful and excited he will be with us as we get started.”

Elijah Saunders

Former school: Virginia

Class: SR

Height: 6-foot-8

2024-25 stats: 10.4 PPG (42% FG, 83.3% FT), 5 RPG, 26 starts, 29 games

Quote from HC Buzz Williams: “Elijah's character and competitive spirit combine what we want our program to be about on and off the floor. He comes to us with valuable postseason experience, having played in a Final Four and Sweet Sixteen. His ability to perform when it matters most is something that will elevate our team. Elijah's physicality and versatility are key strengths. He is capable of guarding multiple positions and bringing toughness in both the paint and on the perimeter. His rebounding ability and shooting range also give us flexibility on offense. With his experience and skill set, Elijah will play a crucial role as we continue to build a team that competes at the highest level.”

George Turkson Jr.

Former school: Texas A&M

Class: R-FR

Height: 6-foot-7

2024-25 stats: N/A

Quote from HC Buzz Williams: "George brings a level of tenacity, hustle, and grit that make him very easy to cheer for. His ability to do the little things and play hard every possession will be an asset for this team. He handled his redshirt year with elite accountability and has a bright future. I am grateful he is here and excited for his growth to continue in College Park!"

Solomon Washington

Former school: Texas A&M

Class: SR

Height: 6-foot-7

2024-25 stats: 4.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.2BPG, 23 starts, 32 games

Quote from HC Buzz Williams: "Solo brings a rare type of athleticism to our roster that's value can be really hard to measure on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. But his most effective gift is his intelligence, and his ability to marry those two traits have become a large component of his game on the floor. His energy and effort will quickly make him a fan favorite in the XFINITY Center!"

Isaiah Watts

Former school: Washington State

Class: JR

Height: 6-foot-3

2024-25 stats: 11 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 28.8 MPG

Quote from HC Buzz Williams: "Isaiah is an athletic shooting guard who brings an added dimension to our offense with his scoring ability and shooting range. As a player, what stands out is his ability to make plays on both ends of the floor. Isaiah's athleticism, combined with his defensive toughness, fits perfectly into our defensive-first mentality. He has the versatility to guard multiple positions, and his effort on that side of the ball will help set the tone for us. His skillset will make him a difference-maker as we continue to build a program that values tough, hard-nosed defense while remaining dynamic on offense."

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