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Guard Payton Jones commits to Maryland men’s basketball

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Guard Payton Jones commits to Maryland men’s basketball

Summary

Four-star combo guard Payton Jones announced his commitment to the Maryland men’s basketball team on September 11, 2026. The Texas native and Dynamic Prep standout is the first recruit to join the Terps' class of 2027. Jones, who stands 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, selected Maryland over offers from Clemson, Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State. He took an official visit to the university on September 4, 2026, to meet with the coaching staff. During the announcement, Jones highlighted his familiarity with the coaches, noting a relationship that developed over approximately five years of recruitment. He plans to contribute as a two-way guard capable of scoring at multiple levels while emphasizing defensive impact.

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By the Numbers

•Payton Jones is the first commit for the Maryland class of 2027.
•The 6-foot-2 guard played at Dynamic Prep in Texas.
•Jones chose the Terps after official visits to Clemson, Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State.
•Maryland extended an initial scholarship offer to Jones in June 2025.
•Rivals and 247Sports rank Jones as a four-star prospect.

Latest Updates

6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland men’s basketball lands 4-star 2027 guard Payton Jones
6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Four-star class of 2027 guard Payton Jones commits to Maryland men’s basketball
6:05 PMYahoo Sports — 4-star PG Payton Jones commits to Maryland

What they're saying

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Payton Jones had teammates packed around him, a Maryland hat waiting nearby and one last announcement to make. Then the four-star Texas guard ended the suspense. Jones committed to Maryland on Friday, becoming the first member of the Terps’ 2027 recruiting class and giving coach Buzz Williams an early centerpiece in a guard who can do a little bit of everything. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound senior ...
— Yahoo Sports

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Four-star point guard Payton Jones has committed to Maryland, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-2 senior out of Dynamic Prep (TX) picked the ‘Terps after taking official visits to Clemson, Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State. Jones, a native of Beaumont, Texas, is ranked as the No. 57 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 19 […]
— Yahoo Sports