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Maryland women’s basketball adds Rutgers guard Kaylene Smikle as first transfer of offseason

Maryland women’s basketball secured its first transfer of the offseason Wednesday when Rutgers guard Kaylene Smikle announced her commitment to the Terps on Instagram.

The rising junior showcased her scoring prowess during her two years with the Scarlet Knights, notably earning a spot on the All-Big Ten second team as a freshman after averaging 17.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. She was also named Big Ten Freshman of the Week thrice that season.

Her 572 total points surpassed the program’s previous freshman record, and she also led the team in 3-pointers made (56).

However, Smikle’s sophomore season was hindered by limited playing time, appearing in only 15 games due to an undisclosed injury.