Top 10 Maryland Terrapins Basketball Players of All Time

Here is a detailed Top 10 list of Maryland Terrapins basketball players of all time, ranked from #10 to #1, highlighting their impact, legacy, and achievements during and after their time in College Park:

10. Greivis Vásquez (2006–2010)

• Position: Point Guard

• Key Stats: 16.0 PPG, 4.8 APG, 4.6 RPG

• Highlights:

  • 2010 ACC Player of the Year

  • Second in school history in points and assists

  • Led Terps to a share of the 2010 ACC regular season title

  • Known for emotional leadership and clutch play

• Legacy: Vásquez was the heart and soul of Maryland during his tenure and one of the most passionate leaders in program history.

Greivis Vasquez hits crucial three-pointer vs. Virginia Tech late in regulation

9. Keith Booth (1993–1997)

• Position: Forward

• Key Stats: 14.5 PPG, 6.1 RPG

• Highlights:

  • 1997 First-Team All-ACC

  • Instrumental in restoring Maryland basketball’s image post-probation

  • First Baltimore high school star to commit to Maryland after the Len Bias tragedy

• Legacy: Booth’s commitment helped re-open the Baltimore pipeline and laid the groundwork for future success.

Keith Booth hits a three-pointer vs. Duke

8. Joe Smith (1993–1995)

• Position: Power Forward

• Key Stats: 20.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG

• Highlights:

  • 1995 National Player of the Year (AP, Naismith)

  • 1995 ACC Player of the Year

  • No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft

• Legacy: Though only at Maryland for two years, Smith was dominant and helped bring national respect back to the program.

Maryland Terapins vs Duke Blue Devils (March 1, 1995) “Joe Smith Tips The Terps To Victory”

7. Len Elmore (1971–1974)

• Position: Center

• Key Stats: 11.0 PPG, 12.2 RPG

• Highlights:

  • Key figure on the 1974 team that lost a legendary ACC title game to NC State

  • One of the best rebounders in school history

  • Longtime analyst and attorney post-basketball

• Legacy: Elmore was a defensive anchor and force in the paint, laying a foundation for Maryland big men to follow.

B1G Impact Pioneers | Maryland’s Len Elmore

6. Steve Francis (1998–1999)

• Position: Point Guard

• Key Stats: 17.0 PPG, 4.5 APG, 4.2 RPG

• Highlights:

  • 1999 First-Team All-ACC

  • Led Maryland to a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament

  • No. 2 overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft

• Legacy: His explosive one-year impact helped elevate Maryland to elite status under Gary Williams.

Steve Francis Maryland(college) Highlights

5. Juan Dixon (1998–2002)

• Position: Shooting Guard

• Key Stats: 16.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.6 APG

• Highlights:

  • Maryland’s all-time leading scorer (2,269 points)

  • 2002 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player

  • Three-time All-ACC selection

• Legacy: The face of Maryland’s golden era. His rise from overlooked recruit to national champion is the stuff of legends.

Juan Dixon highlights vs. Stanford, 2001

4. Buck Williams (1978–1981)

• Position: Power Forward

• Key Stats: 15.5 PPG, 10.0 RPG

• Highlights:

  • ACC Rookie of the Year (1979)

  • All-ACC First Team (1981)

  • Had a long, productive NBA career with multiple All-Star appearances

• Legacy: One of Maryland’s most reliable and powerful frontcourt players, Williams brought consistency and toughness.

Buck Williams (NBA 1981-82, rookie)

3. Tom McMillen (1971–1974)

• Position: Power Forward

• Key Stats: 20.5 PPG, 9.8 RPG

• Highlights:

  • Rhodes Scholar

  • 3× Academic All-American

  • Star of Lefty Driesell’s early ’70s teams

• Legacy: McMillen was the prototype for the modern stretch forward and a pillar of excellence both on and off the court.

ACC Championship: Basketball, Maryland vs NC State – March 10, 1973

2. Albert King (1977–1981)

• Position: Small Forward

• Key Stats: 17.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG

• Highlights:

  • 1980 ACC Player of the Year

  • One of the most complete wings in college basketball during his time

  • Played alongside Buck Williams for one of the best duos in program history

• Legacy: Though slightly overshadowed nationally by his brother Bernard King, Albert carved his own elite college legacy.

Winter [Basket] Ball NBA Legend Portrait: Albert King

1. Len Bias (1982–1986)

• Position: Small Forward

• Key Stats: 16.4 PPG, 6.4 RPG

• Highlights:

  • 2× ACC Player of the Year (1985, 1986)

  • ACC Athlete of the Year (1986)

  • No. 2 overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft

• Legacy: Bias had Jordan-esque explosiveness and was considered the best player in the country his senior year. His tragic death two days after being drafted by the Boston Celtics left a massive “what could’ve been” in NBA history. At Maryland, he’s immortalized as the program’s greatest player and a cultural icon.

Len Bias Maryland Highlights

Honorable Mentions:

• Adrian Branch – Leader in the mid-80s, versatile scorer

• Ernie Graham – Once scored 44 points in an NCAA Tournament game

• Terence Morris – Underrated forward and elite defender

• Anthony Cowan Jr. – Modern-era leader in points, assists, and minutes

• John Lucas – Clutch guard and key figure of the 1974 team