By Phillip Suitts - For the AJC
Robert Carter Jr. knew others were questioning his decision.
When Carter announced he was transferring from Georgia Tech to Maryland in the summer of 2014, everyone from College Park, Maryland (home of the Terrapins) to Atlanta was dumbfounded, Carter said.
Carter was leaving the Yellow Jackets, a 16-17 team, to join a program coming off a 17-15 season. Five key contributors had bolted from Maryland and transferred to other schools. The team appeared in disarray. But when Carter walked into the gym during his official visit and saw the Terps’ incoming freshman working out, he was sold.