Graham on Delayed Decision, Turgeon Coaching Style and Fit in College Park

It took two days longer than expected, but head coach Mark Turgeon and Maryland reeled in their top target in the 2021 cycle on Wednesday when Nicolet (WI) small forward James Graham announced his commitment. The longtime Maryland lean admitted to All Terrapins he made his way to College Park last week to tape the tail-end of his commitment video before a late surge from Auburn put a fork in his decision.

"I'd say it was just the fact that some teams made late pushes," Graham told All Terrapins. "And in those late pushes, schools say things about schools that makes you consider things." In the end, it was the Terps that came out on top as they withstood the charge from head coach Bruce Pearl.

The versatile wing prospect out of Nicolet High School broke down his decision with All Terrapins as he explains what stood out about head coach Mark Turgeon's coaching style.

The 6-foot-8, 205-pound Wisconsin small forward became the third commitment for Maryland in the 2021 cycle. Graham joins St. Frances Academy (MD) power forward Julian Reese and Legacy Charter (SC) shooting guard Ike Cornish.

Graham held a relationship with his incoming classmates as he has developed relationships with guards Eric Ayala and Marcus Dockery along with former star Anthony Cowan.

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