Maryland landed one of the biggest commitments of the early signing period Wednesday as top-10 prospect Babatunde Oladotun announced his pledge to the Terrapins. He becomes Buzz Williams' first five-star recruit in nearly a decade.
Oladotun, a 6-foot-10 forward from James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, chose Maryland over Georgetown and Arkansas after a recruitment that saw multiple late twists. He becomes the program’s first five-star signee since Derik Queen in 2024 and Williams’ first since Nickeil Alexander-Walker at Virginia Tech in 2017.
“My relationship with Buzz Williams and the staff was great,” Oladotun told ESPN. “Coach Buzz is a realist. He’s going to push you hard, break you down and build you up. He has developed players like Jimmy Butler and Jae Crowder.”
A former No. 1 prospect in the 2027 class before reclassifying, Oladotun is ranked No. 8 overall in the SC Next 100 and is considered the nation’s No. 3 power forward. He averaged 13.2 points and 5.8 rebounds on the Nike EYBL circuit and flashed high-end shot-making and defensive versatility.
“Staying home just hits different,” Oladotun added.
Maryland now holds the No. 19 class nationally, pairing Oladotun with fellow SC Next 100 guard Kaden House and four-star forwards Austin Brown and Adama Tambedou.