Last year, Maryland women’s basketball head coach Brenda Frese signed the No. 5 recruiting class, according to ESPNw. That included the No. 4 overall prospect, Shakira Austin, as well as Nos. 33 and 34, Taylor Mikesell and Olivia Owens. Through two games in the 2018-19 season, that class has already shown its potential. Austin and Mikesell look like future stars, and Owens has flashed potential in limited playing time.
And as the National Letter of Intent early signing period has opened, the Terrapins have signed another elite class. Four of the nation’s top 10 prospects are still not committed, let alone signed, but as of now, Maryland holds the No.