Elijah Saunders gives Maryland a high-motor, two-way forward with stretch value
Saunders is a steady, experienced forward whose value comes from versatility: in the 2024-25 season at Virginia, he averaged 10.4 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 42.0% from the field, 34.7% from three, and 83.3% at the line, and he carried that into a bigger Maryland role in 2025-26 at about 9.0 points per game on 43.6% shooting and 39.4% from three.[3][5] He is a good fit for teams that want a physical, smart connector who can space the floor, rebound his area, and survive in multiple lineup types rather than dominate the ball.[7][9][14]
