A number of sources are reporting today that former Maryland commit Terrence Ross has reopened his recruitment and will consider joining the Blue Devils among other schools. Ross, the No. 43 ranked recruit in the Class of 2010 according to Rivals.com, originally committed to Maryland last spring—and still might play there—but has since decided to re-explore his options.
Rivals adds Kansas and Kentucky as other possible destinations for the 6-foot-5 shooting guard.
In the past month, Ross' stock as a college prospect has been on the rise after a number of strong performances. On Dec. 12 recruiting analyst Dave Talep called the guard "way under rated" and "on the rise" and—just two days later—Reggie Rankin called Ross the best player at the National High School Hoops Festival in a piece for ESPN:
This athletic wing has great size and a big-time shooting stroke. Ross can knock down 3s off the catch and after one or two rhythm dribbles. He is shot-ready on the catch and releases the ball with great elevation and follow-through. Ross shoots over smaller defenders and late closers with ease. He runs the floor on the break for spot-up and penetration kick outs, of which he is capable of making two or three in a row. Ross has NBA range and his confidence is sky-high. Defensively, Ross was alert in the passing lanes and really worked to defend the dribble by moving his feet and keeping his hands active. Ross must work to develop his scoring moves off the dribble and make going to the boards a habit. Still, he is a deadly offensive weapon. Maryland coach Gary Williams will have fun coaching this kid.
Ross attends Montrose Christian School in Maryland, the high school of both the NBA's Kevin Durant and current Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez. Should Ross eventually decide to play basketball at Duke, he will join Kyrie Irving, Tyler Thornton and Josh Hairston in the Blue Devils' incoming freshman class.
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