Maryland Falls to Illinois in Abdul-Rahim’s Debut, but Coach Sees Progress
Maryland’s first game under interim head coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim ended in a 20–17 loss to Illinois on a last-second field goal. Despite the result, he saw signs of progress in the Terps’ discipline and commitment, with Laila Rogers reporting from College Park.
Wizards Exercise Team Options on Five Players
The Wizards exercised team options on Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson and Will Riley. The moves keep all five players under contract for the 2027-28 season as Washington continues developing its young core.