Here’s the official release:
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Two-time All-Big Ten guard Anthony Cowan Jr. has elected to return for his senior season as announced Tuesday via social media.
"Anthony made a smart decision educating himself about the draft process and gaining feedback necessary to help prepare for the future," head coach Mark Turgeon said. "He was able to work out for NBA teams and gain insight that will ultimately make him better. Anthony is a competitor who loves this program and wants to leave a legacy in College Park. I am excited he will complete his education and graduate with a degree in communications while leading our program next season."
One of six players in Maryland men's basketball history with 1,300 career points and 400 assists, Cowan will lead a program that returns all but one rotation player from last season's NCAA Round of 32 team.
"I want to thank Coach Turgeon for his support and the professional organizations for their feedback as I explored the NBA Draft process," Cowan said. "I took the opportunity extremely seriously and gained many things from the experience that will benefit me both on and off the court in the future. With that being said, I am returning to the University of Maryland to complete my education and my collegiate career. I'm looking forward to finishing what I started with a great group of teammates next season."
Cowan has started all 99 games since stepping foot in College Park, while leading the Terps in scoring, assists, minutes and steals the last two seasons. He currently ranks 23rd in Maryland history in career points (1376), t-10th in career assists (437), 9th in career free throws made (407) and 12th in career 3-pt field goals made (150).
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Two-time All-Big Ten guard Anthony Cowan Jr. has elected to return for his senior season as announced Tuesday via social media.
"Anthony made a smart decision educating himself about the draft process and gaining feedback necessary to help prepare for the future," head coach Mark Turgeon said. "He was able to work out for NBA teams and gain insight that will ultimately make him better. Anthony is a competitor who loves this program and wants to leave a legacy in College Park. I am excited he will complete his education and graduate with a degree in communications while leading our program next season."
One of six players in Maryland men's basketball history with 1,300 career points and 400 assists, Cowan will lead a program that returns all but one rotation player from last season's NCAA Round of 32 team.
"I want to thank Coach Turgeon for his support and the professional organizations for their feedback as I explored the NBA Draft process," Cowan said. "I took the opportunity extremely seriously and gained many things from the experience that will benefit me both on and off the court in the future. With that being said, I am returning to the University of Maryland to complete my education and my collegiate career. I'm looking forward to finishing what I started with a great group of teammates next season."
Cowan has started all 99 games since stepping foot in College Park, while leading the Terps in scoring, assists, minutes and steals the last two seasons. He currently ranks 23rd in Maryland history in career points (1376), t-10th in career assists (437), 9th in career free throws made (407) and 12th in career 3-pt field goals made (150).
