Harrison Rich
@harrisonrich_
Sports editor @thedbk | High school sports reporter @washingtonpost | Sports intern @7NewsDC | @merrillcollege ‘26
In print today!
For @WashPostHS: What does a rowing coxswain do? Well, a lot. It’s a role that appears to be simple but is far from it. And due to their inherent size limitations, it might be the most unique position in high school sports. washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/05…
Derik Queen with the spin and score on former teammate Julian Reese:
Buzz Williams announces the additions of Josh Chambers and TJ Ryan — director of process and director of basketball strategy and analytics, respectively. Both joined Williams’ staff at Virginia Tech, followed him to Texas A&M and now join him in College Park.
Excited to officially announce the addition of @joshchambersUMD to our staff! "Josh brings one of the most unique skill sets I've seen in my coaching career. His impact touches every part of our culture." - @TeamCoachBuzz 📰 - go.umd.edu/20b2
How Maryland’s nonconference slate is shaping up (Torvik preseason ranking): Nov. 7 - vs. Georgetown (71) Nov. 15 - @ Marquette (49) Nov. 25 - Players Era vs. Gonzaga (25) Dec. 20 - @ Virginia (52) Terps played 3 HM opponents in last year’s noncon
Maryland has released its non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season.
Maryland basketball is in the running for a pair of four-star Class of 2026 recruits: - Small forward Billy White III from Corpus Christi, TX (No. 31 nationally, per 247Sports Composite) - Power forward Latrell Allmond from Richmond, VA (No. 30 nationally) 📷 via @TiptonEdits
Buzz Williams’ first pitch tonight is pretty good. Wonder if Matt Swope gave him any pointers.
Year 2 begins for Jayden Daniels (plus a Sam Hartman/Julian Good-Jones handshake)
Gary Williams coaching up a Blake, just like it’s 2002
DBK Sports applications are due tomorrow night! If you’re interested in covering UMD sports, this is the best opportunity to do so & I’ve loved every second of it! Application linked in the tweet below.
Love sports? Want to cover the Terps? The Diamondback sports desk is hiring! Interested? Fill out the Google Form by July 14. The application requires a resume, clips and a sample gamer. docs.google.com/document/d/1tC…
Before a diving accident paralyzed him, Tim Strachan was ranked alongside Peyton Manning. After it, he became a broadcaster, attorney and the most resilient person many met. He passed away Tuesday. I spoke with those around him about his remarkable life dbknews.com/2025/07/10/mar…
Two new additions to Buzz Williams' coaching staff, the team announced: • Aki Collins, who worked with Williams at Marquette and was most recently Overtime Elite's head of recruiting • Greg Young, who was most recently associate HC at Troy and HC at UT Arlington
Utah State AD Diana Sabau is heading to Maryland as senior deputy AD to join new Terps AD James E. Smith, pairing his pro sports knowledge w/her college expertise, sources told @On3sports. Sabau returns to the Big Ten & brings her closer to home. 1st reported by College AD
Buzz Williams lands Austin Brown, Maryland men’s basketball’s first 2026 commit ✍️: @TrevorAGomes dbknews.com/2025/06/30/mar…
Just an absolutely elite quote-giver
"Definitely. I don't think anyone in that class is ever going to be better than me... Most of those guys I beat on in High School... Just beat on them next year and make Joe look like a genius" -- Derik Queen on being motivated by the noise around the trade