This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
A landmark settlement in House vs. NCAA signed by a judge Friday means Maryland athletics will be able to pay its student-athletes directly starting July 1, reversing a decades-long precedent.
The settlement, signed by U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken, allows schools to share up to $20.5 million in revenue with its athletes in the coming year, as well as removing the cap on scholarships for each team; meaning teams can now offer scholarships to every one of their athletes.
“We look forward to implementing this historic settlement designed to bring stability, integrity and competitive balance to college athletics while increasing both scholarship and revenue opportunities for student-athletes in all sports,” Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said in a conference statement.
The settlement is noteworthy for Maryland due to the hire of new athletic director Jim Smith, who enters the job with a bevy of experience in revenue generation at the professional and collegiate sports levels.
In other news
Nolan Rogalski recapped Maryland men’s lacrosse’s season.
Former Maryland men’s basketball guard Aaron Wiggins scored 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field, including going 5-of-8 from 3-point range, in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday.
AARON WIGGINS OVER HALIBURTON
Richard Jefferson with some poetry on the call pic.twitter.com/QDGFFvNZ9j
— ESPN (@espn) June 9, 2025
Former Maryland football star Stefon Diggs, accompanied by his brother Trevon Diggs and Cardi B, hosted his yearly football camp Saturday at SECU Stadium.
Former Maryland & current New England WR Stefon Diggs hosting his annual camp at SECU Stadium today
IG/coachlocks, vernondavis85 pic.twitter.com/F15xOwOzS3
— Inside the Black & Gold (@Insideblackgold) June 7, 2025
Three-star 2026 linebacker and Maryland commit Kaden Carter is shutting down his recruitment, he announced on social media Sunday.
I am proud to call myself a TERP. I will be shutting my recruitment down. GO TERPS!! @Terrapins247 @ChadSimmons_
— kaden carter (@kaden_carter5) June 8, 2025
East Carolina transfer pitcher Lance Williams has committed to Maryland, according to Michael Howes of The Diamondback.
SCOOP: ECU right-hander Lance Williams has committed to Maryland, per source.
The freshman made 25 appearances in 2025, earning a win in an NCAA regional start against No. 17 Florida on June 1.
A massive get for the Terps — an electric arm with a fastball in the high 90s. pic.twitter.com/ZPW2bFwe5G
— Michael Howes (@Mikephowes) June 8, 2025
Goalkeeper Zach Cielewich has committed to Maryland men’s soccer, he announced on Twitter.
Committed to @MarylandMSoccer to continue my academic and athletic career! Huge thanks to my family, friends, teammates, and coaches for the constant support. Grateful for this opportunity from @SashoCirovski & staff ⚽️@ProspectsUsmnt @DMVSoccer96@usmntaut @letsallsoccer pic.twitter.com/8T8JP6uFe8
— Zach Cielewich (@ZCielewich5) June 7, 2025
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson called former Maryland football linebacker and 2025 fourth-round pick Ruben Hyppolite II the team’s “most-improved” player since he arrived at the organization.
Bears HC Ben Johnson says former Maryland LB Ruben Hyppolite is “the player we probably saw the most improvement from when he stepped in to now” through minicamp
: Bears/YT pic.twitter.com/fGpxtpZjZy
— Inside the Black & Gold (@Insideblackgold) June 6, 2025
2026 athlete Jianni Davis, son of Maryland football legend Vernon Davis, took an official visit to the Terps Friday.
Bishop McNamara ATH Jianni Davis on his official visit to Maryland. The legacy recruit is accompanied by his father, and Maryland great Vernon Davis. pic.twitter.com/CzusdpyzAS
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) June 6, 2025
Former Maryland baseball star Matt Shaw hit the second MLB home run of his career Saturday.
After this home run, Matt Shaw is now slashing .261/.338/.378 with a 107 wRC+ this season.
pic.twitter.com/mCRGaucmC7— The Wrigley Wire (@TheWrigleyWire) June 7, 2025