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Maryland Basketball Ditches Maui for Vegas: New Era Ahead

9/13/2025

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Maryland basketball will skip the 2026 Maui Invitational to participate in the Players Era festival in Las Vegas.
Coach Buzz Williams aims to lead the Terps, currently ranked No. 19 among top college programs for the next 25 years.
A new practice facility boosts player development and recruitment.
The Terps benefit from a strong partnership with Under Armour and access to a rich recruiting area in the DMV.
They will face UNLV at the Las Vegas event, which presents significant NIL opportunities.

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Story summary

Maryland basketball will skip the 2026 Maui Invitational to participate in the Players Era festival in Las Vegas.
Coach Buzz Williams aims to lead the Terps, currently ranked No. 19 among top college programs for the next 25 years.
A new practice facility boosts player development and recruitment.
The Terps benefit from a strong partnership with Under Armour and access to a rich recruiting area in the DMV.
They will face UNLV at the Las Vegas event, which presents significant NIL opportunities.