Maryland Men’s Basketball Adds Maban Jabriel from Transfer Portal

The Maryland Terrapins men’s basketball program has added Canadian forward Maban Jabriel from the transfer portal, addressing a necessitate for experienced size and shooting in the frontcourt. Head coach Buzz Williams continues to reshape the roster following an 11-21 season that missed the NCAA Tournament.

Player Profile and Background

Maban Jabriel, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound forward, spent his first two collegiate seasons at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. During the 2025-26 season, he shot 43.2 percent from three-point range (48-of-111), a rate that would have tied for 15th-best in Division I had he qualified for the NCAA leaderboards. His shooting efficiency matched that of Purdue’s Fletcher Loyer, though with significantly fewer attempts.

Jabriel came off the bench for a Queens team that won the Atlantic Sun Conference and earned an NCAA Tournament berth. He averaged 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 19.8 minutes per game although contributing 14 blocks and 24 steals.

Fit within Maryland’s System

Coach Williams has prioritized adding experienced size to complement the returning core, which includes Pharrel Payne, Andre Mills, and Solomon Washington—all transfers from Texas A&M who contributed significantly last season. Jabriel’s height and shooting ability provide a defensive advantage over smaller guards like Diggy Coit, who struggled on pick-and-roll coverage due to his 5-foot-11 stature.

While Jabriel is unlikely to emerge as a starter immediately after coming off the bench at Queens, his skill set offers valuable versatility. He can space the floor, protect the rim, and provide depth in a frontcourt that needs both shooting, and size.

Broader Roster Context

Jabriel is the fourth transfer to join Maryland this offseason, following Bishop Boswell, Robert Jennings II, and Tomislav Buljan. The Terrapins are navigating a critical roster reconstruction after back-to-back seasons missing the NCAA Tournament. With a highly regarded incoming freshman class and key returnees like Payne potentially granted a medical redshirt for a fifth year, Williams aims to build a more competitive squad for the 2026-27 season.

The program continues to evaluate the transfer portal for additional upgrades, particularly at point guard and wing positions, while retaining foundational players who proved effective in limited roles last year.