COLLEGE PARK, Md.  – Head coach Mark Turgeon and the University of Maryland men's basketball program has announced the addition of Micah Thomas (Memphis, Tenn.) to the Terps' 2016 signing class.

“We are excited to welcome Micah to the University of Maryland basketball program,” Turgeon said. “Micah is an athletic wing player who has been successful playing at a high level in high school and in AAU.  He is a good shooter, athletic rebounder, and can defend multiple positions.  Micah is a great young man who has a huge upside and a bright future at the University of Maryland.”    

Since arriving in College Park, Turgeon has signed five consecutive nationally ranked recruiting classes. With Thomas's commitment, the Terps three-man class moved into the top 15 nationally. Thomas joins previous signees Anthony Cowan and Kevin Huerter, who signed in November.

"I am very excited about this opportunity," Thomas said.  "I have had a strong bond with both Coach Turgeon and Coach Clark since they started the recruiting process.  They always stayed in contact with me throughout the process and made me feel a part of their program from the very start." 

A three-star recruit, Thomas boasts a 7-1 wingspan and is highly-regarded as a lockdown defender and elite-level shooter. Thomas would like to pursue a degree in business and has an interest in a career in sports management.

The 6-foot-7 wing played high school basketball at Huntington Prep (Huntington, W.Va.) his senior season after starring at Briarcrest Christian (Eads, Tenn.) his first three years of his high school career. As a junior, he earned Mr. Basketball honors in Tennessee's 2-AA division, averaging 14 points per game while shooting 41 percent from 3-point range.

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Arkell Bruce
Head Coach
Huntington Prep High School - West Virginia

"Micah is a superior athlete who has a huge wing span and can guard multiple positions.  He is a long distance shooter who has great touch. He is a personable young man and will be a great addition to Maryland."

"Micah really enjoyed the visit. Coach Turgeon and Coach Clark really shared how much they wanted Micah to be a part of the program. Micah really liked what he experienced and believed in their message." 

Eric Bossi
Rivals.com
National Basketball Analyst

“Micah has good athleticism and great length and size for a wing player. He is a good shooter who has the ability to stretch the defense. Micah has a huge upside and his best basketball is certainly ahead of him.” 

Pam Lee
Micah Thomas' mother

"Maryland was the perfect fit both academically and athletically for Micah. Maryland presented a number of different academic programs that interested him and there is a strong academic support system in place to help Micah with his transition to college. We really connected with the coaches and created a strong trust and bond."

Norton Hurd
Head Coach of Team Thad

"I'm proud of how hard Micah has worked and how far he has come.  I know he will continue to work hard and do good things at Maryland."