Maryland women’s basketball secured a major addition with the transfer of Yarden Garzon, a 6’3″ guard from Ra’anana, Israel, who starred at Indiana. Set to play her final collegiate season in 2025-26, Garzon brings proven experience, having led the Hoosiers to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 run in 2024.
Known for her elite shooting, Garzon is Indiana’s career leader in 3-point field goals made with 220 and owns a 42.6% mark from deep. Her arrival in College Park significantly boosts the Terrapins’ backcourt as they gear up for a competitive run in the Big Ten.
Terrapins Add Record-Setting Guard Yarden Garzon From Transfer Portal
Maryland women’s basketball has Indiana standout Yarden Garzon, as per On3sports. The 6’3″ guard from Israel committed to the Terrapins shortly after entering the portal on March 31 with a “do not contact” tag—indicating her destination was likely predetermined.
Despite interest from schools like Kentucky, UCLA, and Notre Dame, Maryland emerged as the choice.
BREAKING: Indiana transfer Yarden Garzon has committed to Maryland, sources told @On3sports.
The 6-3 junior averaged 14.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 3.2 apg this season.
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Garzon, who started all 97 games of her Indiana career, averaged 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists over three seasons. Her junior campaign in 2024-25 was her best yet, leading the Hoosiers in scoring with 14.4 points per game while adding 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
She also hit 40.7% of her shots from beyond the arc on 5.8 attempts per game.
Renowned for her perimeter accuracy, Garzon is Indiana’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made (220) and 3-point percentage (42.6%). Her sophomore season included a career-high 47.2% clip from long range, and she earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors in both 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Defensively, she contributed 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks per contest, rounding out her impact as a two-way player.
Garzon now joins a Maryland team coming off a 19-14 season and an NCAA Tournament berth. With the departure of several key players, her arrival addresses a major need for head coach Brenda Frese. Garzon’s ability to stretch defenses and play multiple roles on the floor gives the Terrapins a valuable boost as they prepare for the 2025-26 season.
Maryland Adds Penn State Transfer Gracie Merkle to Bolster Frontcourt
Maryland women’s basketball landed its offseason addition with the transfer of Penn State center Gracie Merkle, who announced her commitment via Instagram on Sunday.
The 6’6″ redshirt sophomore averaged 15.5 points and 8.6 rebounds last season for the Nittany Lions after transferring from Bellarmine.
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She has two years of eligibility remaining. Merkle impressed against Maryland on Jan. 29, scoring a team-high 24 points on 11-of-13 shooting despite an 82-73 loss.
With Christina Dalce, a 6’2″ forward, expected to depart, Merkle is likely to step into the starting center role for coach Brenda Frese’s squad.
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