I was disappointed and maybe slightly critical, but not at all surprised, when Jordan Williams left Maryland to turn pro, but I am majorly bummed out that Haukur Palsson is leaving after his freshman year to play professionally in Europe.
He only started three games but he appeared in 32, and while he only averaged 2.8 points per game, he had great energy every time he came off the bench. He always seemed to have a phenomenal attitude and wasn’t afraid to step up and take a shot when no one else was - and clearly he wasn’t afraid to take an elbow to the face, either.
New Terps coach Mark Turgeon said Hawk was leaving to be closer to Iceland, where he’s from, and also to start making the big bucks to help support his family. Can’t blame the guy for that, although Hawk will certainly be missed at Maryland this season (and not just by me!)
