Maryland basketball adds point guard Payton Jones to 2027 recruiting class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Maryland Terrapins have secured their first commitment for the class of 2027 with point guard Payton Jones. The Texas native and top-60 prospect plans to join the program for the 2027-28 season after finishing his high school career at Dynamic Prep. Jones cited his long-standing relationship with the Maryland coaching staff as a primary factor in his decision to commit. The Terrapins are currently working to rebuild their roster under head coach Buzz Williams following a 12-21 campaign. Beyond the recruitment of the 2027 class, the program has recently added six transfer portal players and four incoming freshmen to the active roster. Maryland continues to recruit other prospects including Antonio Pemberton, Nasir Anderson, and AJ Williams.
- •Payton Jones is the first high school recruit to commit to Maryland for the 2027 class.
- •Jones is a 6 foot 2 inch point guard ranked among the top 60 prospects nationally.
- •The coaching staff recruited Jones for five years prior to his commitment.
- •Maryland brought in six transfer players and four freshmen for the current season.
- •The team finished last season with a 12-21 overall record.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland basketball: Buzz Williams, Terrapins land 1st 2027 recruit in exciting guard
"The Maryland Terrapins are coming off their first season under new head coach Buzz Williams , a season in which they finished 12-21 overall, 4-16 in the Big Ten Conference and missed the NCAA tournament for the third time in five years. As Williams is tasked with building up his program , Maryland landed their first recruit of the class of 2027 […] The post Maryland basketball: Buzz Williams, Terrapins land 1st 2027 recruit in exciting guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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