The Route 1 Rundown

Steve starts the show by talking about Northeastern transfer Collin Metcalf, new Maryland AD Jim Smith and the Maryland vs Duke battle for four-star prospect Sebastian Wilkins.

Then he dives into his proposed criteria for honoring Maryland basketball players and the players who aren’t currently honored at Xfinity Center, but should be.

(00:00) - Collin Metcalf commits, Maryland announces new AD & a Maryland/Duke recruiting battle

(11:30) - Maryland players who aren’t honored, but should be

Steve dives into Maryland landing McDonald’s All-American and former UConn commit Darius Adams as well as Spanish point guard Guillermo Del Pino to start the show. Then he discusses the four coaches Buzz Williams officially added to his staff and the Terps’ 2026 Big Ten opponents.

00:00-21:36 Maryland lands Darius Adams & Guillermo Del Pino

21:37-24:46 Buzz Williams announces four staff additions

24:47-36:22 Maryland's 2025-2026 Big Ten opponents

Steve dives into Rodney Rice’s commitment to USC, what we’ve learned about Buzz Williams’ approach to the job as he nears the end of his first month as Maryland’s head coach and why Julian Reese has entered the transfer portal despite having already exhausted his college eligibility.

Steve is joined by Southeastern 16’s Blake Lovell to talk about Buzz Williams, the four former Aggies who are following Williams to College Park, Williams’ style of play and more. Steve also dives into some of Maryland’s other transfer portal additions, why he believes the Terps need to add more three-point shooting if they want to make the NCAA Tournament in 2026 and he discusses a potential addition who could give Maryland some momentum locally.

Steve dives into Maryland hiring Buzz Williams to be its next men's basketball coach, what the hire represents for Maryland, the Terps' three transfer additions and why he thinks Derik Queen's jersey should hang in the rafters.

Steve reacts to Maryland's 87-71 loss to Florida in the Sweet 16 and dives into the Kevin Willard situation.

Steve starts the show by sharing some leftover thoughts on Maryland’s win over Colorado State. Then he dives into Maryland's Sweet 16 matchup with Florida. He discusses Florida's style of play, how the Terps match up with the Gators and the keys to the game. He wraps up the show by discussing the latest on whether Kevin Willard will leave Maryland for Villanova or stay in College Park.

Steve reacts to Derik Queen's game-winning buzzer-beater in Maryland's second-round NCAA Tournament game vs Colorado State.

Steve reacts to Maryland's 81-49 NCAA Tournament win over Grand Canyon and looks ahead to the Terps' second-round game vs Colorado State.

Steve dives deep into Maryland's first round NCAA Tournament matchup with Grand Canyon. He discusses Grand Canyon's style of play, how the Terps match up with the Antelopes and the keys to the game.