James Padgett is a Maryland Terrapin.

James Padgett, the 6'8, 210 lb power forward from Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. is headed to The University of Maryland. Padgett usually likes to face his defender up when looking to score, but he is often successful when he gets the ball with his back to the basket -- he has solid footwork and post skills, and can finish at the cup with either hand. Padgett also considered attending Rutger's, Pittsburgh, St. John's and Seton Hall during the recruitment process.