dailyloe.com – Maryland basketball has secured a key transfer portal addition by landing Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell. This marks head coach Buzz Williams’s third portal acquisition this offseason. Boswell is a potential starting point guard for the Terrapins next season. He arrives with two years of eligibility remaining.
Bishop Boswell is a 6-foot-4 guard coming from a productive season with the Volunteers. He started 33 of 34 games for a team that advanced to the Elite Eight. Boswell averaged 6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. He also shot an efficient 38.5 percent from three-point range.
His ability impacted games in multiple areas for Tennessee. Boswell served as a secondary ball handler and perimeter defender. These skills made him valuable during Tennessee’s deep postseason run. His defensive presence particularly stood out on the national stage.
Boswell averaged 3.1 assists per game with a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. This is a vast improvement for Maryland’s team statistics. Maryland ranked 344th out of 365 teams nationally in that stat. They were last among power conference teams with a 0.84-to-1 ratio.
In the NCAA Tournament, he handled point guard duties to free former Maryland star Ja’Kobi Gillespie. This strategic move allowed Gillespie to play off the ball more effectively. During one two-game span, Boswell recorded 17 assists and just one turnover. His performance was crucial for Tennessee’s tournament success.
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes praised Boswell’s development during the season. Barnes said, ‘We’re watching Bishop just get better and better every day.’ He added, ‘I want him to become really one of the best players in the country.’ Barnes concluded, ‘I think he’s got the ability to do it.’
Coach Barnes also commended Boswell’s work ethic and attitude. He noted Boswell came in as a freshman behind established players. Barnes said, ‘He was willing to learn.’ This year, Boswell was thrust into a significant role. Barnes stated, ‘He’s not afraid to take on any challenge that we give him.’
Following Tennessee’s Sweet 16 win over Iowa State, an opponent highlighted Boswell’s defense. Cyclones sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic pointed to Boswell’s disruptive ability. Momcilovic noted Boswell made life difficult for him on the court. This underscores Boswell’s reputation as a premier defensive guard.
A social media post from a coach summarized Boswell’s profile. He was described as one of the best defensive guards in the country. The post highlighted his high upside and low usage on offense. It also noted his 38 percent three-point shooting and defensive stats.
The post detailed he had 104 assists and 41 steals last season. His steals total was second on the Tennessee team. Boswell has two years of playing eligibility remaining. He now brings this complete skill set to the Maryland Terrapins program.[]
Source: 247Sports
