COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Forward Jake Layman will return to the University of Maryland for his senior season, head basketball coach Mark Turgeon announced Thursday.
A native of Wrentham, Mass., Layman had a breakout campaign in 2014-15. The 6-foot-9 forward was named a third team All-Big Ten selection after recording career-high averages in scoring (12.5) and rebounding (5.8) for the Terps in their inaugural season in the Big Ten. He also led the team with four double-doubles.
"Jake has been an outstanding member of our program for the last three years," Turgeon said. "He is a great teammate, very coachable and has been extremely loyal to Maryland Basketball. Jake's growth both on and off the court has been exciting to watch and his leadership is going to be vital to our success next season."
"We did our homework, took our time and worked with the Laymans to ensure the best decision for Jake," Turgeon said. "We are thrilled to have Jake return for his senior season."
In Dez Wells' absence due to a broken wrist, Layman asserted himself on the offensive end. He averaged 17.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.1 field goals, 11 field goal attempts, 5.3 free throws, 6.9 free throw attempts and 31.6 minutes during the seven-game stretch (Monmouth, VMI, Virginia, Winthrop, NC Central, USC Upstate and Oklahoma State). The Terps went 6-1 during that period which their lone loss coming to then No. 7-Virginia.
"I would like to thank Coach Turgeon for his guidance during this process," Layman said. "Maryland is my home and we had great success this year. There is so much to look forward to next season and I'm excited to be a part of it."
"We're excited that Jake is returning to Maryland for his senior year, not only to continue to play basketball but also to pursue his degree," said Tim and Claire Layman, Jake's parents. "We simply took the time to go through the process to examine all the options available for Jake. We're thrilled that he is going to have the opportunity to help the Terps achieve all their goals in what promises to be a very exciting year."
Layman helped guide Maryland to a school-record 26 regular season wins in 2014-15. The Terps advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010.
A native of Wrentham, Mass., Layman had a breakout campaign in 2014-15. The 6-foot-9 forward was named a third team All-Big Ten selection after recording career-high averages in scoring (12.5) and rebounding (5.8) for the Terps in their inaugural season in the Big Ten. He also led the team with four double-doubles.
"Jake has been an outstanding member of our program for the last three years," Turgeon said. "He is a great teammate, very coachable and has been extremely loyal to Maryland Basketball. Jake's growth both on and off the court has been exciting to watch and his leadership is going to be vital to our success next season."
"We did our homework, took our time and worked with the Laymans to ensure the best decision for Jake," Turgeon said. "We are thrilled to have Jake return for his senior season."
In Dez Wells' absence due to a broken wrist, Layman asserted himself on the offensive end. He averaged 17.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.1 field goals, 11 field goal attempts, 5.3 free throws, 6.9 free throw attempts and 31.6 minutes during the seven-game stretch (Monmouth, VMI, Virginia, Winthrop, NC Central, USC Upstate and Oklahoma State). The Terps went 6-1 during that period which their lone loss coming to then No. 7-Virginia.
"I would like to thank Coach Turgeon for his guidance during this process," Layman said. "Maryland is my home and we had great success this year. There is so much to look forward to next season and I'm excited to be a part of it."
"We're excited that Jake is returning to Maryland for his senior year, not only to continue to play basketball but also to pursue his degree," said Tim and Claire Layman, Jake's parents. "We simply took the time to go through the process to examine all the options available for Jake. We're thrilled that he is going to have the opportunity to help the Terps achieve all their goals in what promises to be a very exciting year."
Layman helped guide Maryland to a school-record 26 regular season wins in 2014-15. The Terps advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010.
