Jahari Long Signs With Maryland Men’s Basketball
6/13/2022 10:27:00 AM | Men's Basketball
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Maryland men's basketball head coach Kevin Willard announced the signing of Seton Hall transfer Jahari Long, who played two seasons under Willard with the Pirates. Long is a 6-5, 200-pound guard from Houston, Texas.
Long played in 24 games at Seton Hall over the last two seasons. Last season he only played in five games as he suffered a season-ending right knee injury and underwent surgery in December 2021 forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. He will be back to full strength for the 2022-23 season in College Park.
"Jahari is a great kid and will add a lot to our team here at Maryland," said Willard. "He has exceptional ball-handling skills and passes the ball at an elite level. He's an unselfish player who will look to create for his teammates. He can also score the ball when the opportunities arise and be a force on the defensive end. We are happy to welcome him to Maryland."
"Coach Willard knows my history and I appreciate him welcoming me to the team at Maryland," said Long. "He has pushed me to improve and stayed loyal to me over the years and I appreciate that. Now, I'm ready to show the Terp fans my skills as a guard and help this team win."JAHARI LONG
As a sophomore at Seton Hall (2021-22)
As a freshman at Seton Hall (2020-21)
At Episcopal High School
Personal
Long played in 24 games at Seton Hall over the last two seasons. Last season he only played in five games as he suffered a season-ending right knee injury and underwent surgery in December 2021 forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. He will be back to full strength for the 2022-23 season in College Park.
"Jahari is a great kid and will add a lot to our team here at Maryland," said Willard. "He has exceptional ball-handling skills and passes the ball at an elite level. He's an unselfish player who will look to create for his teammates. He can also score the ball when the opportunities arise and be a force on the defensive end. We are happy to welcome him to Maryland."
"Coach Willard knows my history and I appreciate him welcoming me to the team at Maryland," said Long. "He has pushed me to improve and stayed loyal to me over the years and I appreciate that. Now, I'm ready to show the Terp fans my skills as a guard and help this team win."
JAHARI LONG
Guard
6-5 • 200
Houston, Texas
Episcopal HS / Seton Hall
As a sophomore at Seton Hall (2021-22)
- Appeared in five games for the Pirates before an injury ended his season early, averaging 0.8 points per game and 2.2 assists per contest
- Recorded a career-high six assists in the season opener against FDU (11/10) and pulled down two rebounds and made a steal in 25 minutes played
- Was inserted into the starting lineup against Cal at the Fort Myers Tip-Off (11/24)
- Recorded three points, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal in his other start of the season in 20 minutes played against Bethune-Cookman (11/28).
As a freshman at Seton Hall (2020-21)
- Appeared in 19 games for the Pirates, averaging 1.0 points per game
- Made his first collegiate field goal in a win over Iona (11/30)
- Had a season-high three assists in a season-high 18 minutes played in a win over Wagner (12/8)
- Made all four of his free throw attempts and issued two assists in a win at DePaul (1/9)
- Gave the Pirates 15 solid minutes and finished with three points, an assist and zero turnovers in the team's BIG EAST quarterfinal win over St. John's (3/11)
At Episcopal High School
- Attended Episcopal High School for four years, playing under head coach Wayan Jones
- Named All-Private School by the Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News and VYPE
- Was a two-time finalist for the Guy V. Lewis Award, given to the top high school player in the city of Houston
- Three-time All-Southwest Preparatory Conference selection
- Helped lead Bellaire to a District championship in 2020.
Personal
- Full Name: Jahari Akil Long
- Born on October 13
- Son of Marchanel Wilson and Jamaal Long
- Has four siblings
- Member of the Rytes Warriors, Gooz Elite and Texas Showcase summer and AAU club
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