Shell Shock, a team comprised of notable University of Maryland basketball alumni, is set to make its return to The Basketball Tournament (TBT) this Friday. The squad,founded in 2023 by Maryland alums,will compete for the second time after a year’s absence. The team’s roster boasts numerous former players who previously competed for the Terrapins, with legendary coach Juan Dixon at the helm. Former players Greivis Vasquez and Sean Mosley are also involved in supporting the team off the court.
Shell Shock enters the TBT as the No.2 seed in the James Madison region. Thier first-round matchup is against the No. 7 seed Love Virginia, representing the Richmond Pro Am summer league. The game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST and will be streamed live on YouTube.
Get hype cause it’s almost gameday‼️
Shell Shock will make its first @thetournament appearance since 2023 tomorrow vs Love Virginia at 6 pm EST.
Our guy @410D_ showed out in 2023, throwing down poster dunks and helping us advance to the second round ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/JOT2siQ71q
– Shell Shock TBT (@TBTTerps) July 17, 2025
In other Maryland athletics news:
Brionna Jones, a former University of Maryland women’s basketball player, has been selected to her fourth career WNBA all-Star Game. She will be replacing satou Sabally on Team Clark.
Tarheeb Still, a former defensive back for the Maryland football team, has been recognized as a breakout candidate by sportswriters at The Athletic.
Jon Gruden, known for his work with Barstool Sports and his past role as an NFL head coach, recently demonstrated a strong familiarity with Maryland sports. This was evident when he was unboxing gifts from the Maryland football and men’s basketball programs.
Man, do I love stopping by College Park and rubbing that Terrapin’s head for some good luck. That must be why thay’ve had so many greats come out of Maryland! I bet you guys didn’t know I was such a big basketball fan.
Thanks @TerpsFootball and @TerrapinHoops for the gear. Keep… pic.twitter.com/6Jh8WdnFn1
– Jon Gruden (@BarstoolGruden) July 17, 2025
