Jones Chooses Maryland Over OSU | College Basketball News

Top recruit Payton Jones, the nation’s 37th-ranked combo guard, has committed to Maryland over stiff competition including Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, and Clemson. Despite intense pursuit by the Cowboys — who even watched him play before a trip to Puerto Rico — Jones chose the Terrapins, handing OSU a major blow to their 2027 recruiting class. With only one other commit, Tyson Pogi, OSU now faces rebuilding after missing out on a blue-chip talent. Meanwhile, Maryland secures a key piece for its future, while OSU prepares for the Charleston Classic and Big 12 media days ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0bae984675640060