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2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster

5 DeShawn Harris-Smith

  • Height 6-5
  • Weight 208
  • Class Sophomore
  • Position G
  • Major Letters & Sciences
  • Hometown Woodbridge, Va.
  • High School Paul VI Catholic
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Biography

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As a Sophomore (2024-25):
  • Played in all 36 games and made four starts, averaging 15.4 minutes per game.
  • Averaged 2.5 points and 2.4 rebounds, while shooting 39.5% from the field.
  • Added 36 assists during the campaign and had 16 steals.
  • Shot 5-5, posting a season high 11 points in the first round of the NCAA tournament against Grand Canyon (3/21).
  • Added five rebounds and one steal in a close loss to #8 Michigan St. (2/26).
  • Contributed two points and three rebounds in a game against Rutgers (2/9).
  • Posted three points, four rebounds, and one assist in a win over #17 Wisconsin (1/29).
  • Racked up four points, five rebounds, and two assists in a close loss to #9 Oregon (1/5).
  • Scored eight points along with two steals, two assists, and one rebound in a game against Washington (1/2).
  • Put up five points and grabbed two rebounds in a win over UMES (12/28).
  • Played a productive game against Alcorn State finishing with ten points, three rebounds, five assists, and a steal against Alcorn (12/1).
  • Contributed four assists and a season-high seven rebounds in a win over Bucknell (11/27).
  • Finished with nine points and pulled down a rebound against #15 Marquette (11/15).
  • Scored five points, with six rebounds and a steal against Florida A&M (11/11).
  • Provided six points, adding four rebounds and a pair of assists against Manhattan (11/4).
As a Freshman (2023-24):
  • 2024 Big Ten All-Freshman Team Selection
  • Started 32 games averaging 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game 
  • Averaged 29.5 minutes per game and was second on the team in assists (72) 
  • Got the start and scored nine points while adding four rebounds, three assists, and a steal at Penn State (3/10).
  • Finished in double figures with 14 points while adding five rebounds against Northwestern (2/28).
  • Set new season high with 17 points, knocking down a pair of threes, grabbed six boards, and dished three assists against Iowa (2/14).
  • Tied season-high with eight rebounds, while scoring three points and dishing out three assists on the road against Ohio State (2/10).
  • Scored nine points shooting 4-6 from the field and dished out two assists against Nebraska (1/27).
  • Scored five points while grabbing eight boards with 2 assists and a steal against Illinois (1/14).
  • Had fifth career double figure game with 10 points and added five rebounds, and three assists against Michigan (1/11).
  • Picked up seven points  with four assists, three rebounds, and a steal against Minnesota (1/7).
  • Scored eight points with six rebounds, five assists, and a pair of steals against Coppin State (12/28).
  • Put in nine points with six rebounds, two assist, and a steal against UCLA (12/22).
  • Scored 12 points and buried three from distance with five assists, three steals, a rebound, and a block against Alcorn State (12/12).
  • Tied career-high with eight rebounds while scoring seven points, dishing four assists, and a steal against Penn State (12/6).
  • Picked up nine points while grabbing three rebounds, an assist, and a steal against Indiana (12/1).
  • Scored nine points with six rebounds, four assists, and three steals against Rider (11/28).
  • Had 12 points with eight rebounds and two assists against UMBC (11/21).
  • Scored in double figures with 13 points with grabbed six rebounds and had two assists against UAB (11/12).
  • Scored eight points with five rebounds and an assist against Davidson (11/10).
  • Finished in double figures in Maryland debut with 12 points with four rebounds, two assists, one block, and a pair of steals vs. Mount St. Mary's (11/7).
  • The sixth Terrapin freshman to score in double-figures in their debut since and the first since Jalen Smith in 2018.
  • Became first Maryland freshman to start in a season opener since Jalen Smith and Aaron Wiggins in 2018.

Before College:
  • Selected as one of 35 players nationally to take part in the USA Basketball Under-19 Men's National Team Training Camp.
  • Played in the Iverson All-American Game.
  • Collected a number of individual honors after a standout year at Paul VI High School – Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year, Naismith High School All-American, WCAC Player of the Year, All-MET Player of the Year, VISAA Player of the Year, and Max Preps Virginia Player of the Year.
  • Four-star recruit ranked No. 26 nationally and as the top prospect out of Virginia.
  • As a senior, averaged 17.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.6 steals per game.
  • Led Paul VI to the VISAA Division I State Championship and the WCAC Tournament final.
  • Known for his toughness with the ability to play through heavy contact and ultra-competitiveness.
  • As a junior was also named the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I State Player of the Year after averaging 14.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.2 steals.
  • Played on the AAU circuit with Team Takeover where he was named first-team all-tournament at Peach Jam after averaging 12.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.

Personal:
  • Son of Ericka Smith and Darius Harris.
  • Has three siblings: Darius, Dominique, and Kyree.

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2023-24Freshman

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    6'5" 215 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2024-25Sophomore

    Guard
    6'5" 208 lbs
    5