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Maryland forward Fernando to return for sophomore season

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 7:00 p.m. ET

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Maryland forward Bruno Fernando has decided to return for his sophomore season after testing his viability in the NBA draft.

The 6-foot-10 Fernando averaged 10.3 points and 6.5 rebounds and was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman team.

Fernando says he received a ''great deal of feedback over the past six weeks that has been beneficial in making this decision.''

Coach Mark Turgeon thinks Bruno ''learned a lot during this process, and it will only make him a better basketball player.''

Fernando, sophomore Kevin Huerter and sophomore Justin Jackson were the only three Maryland players to participate in the NBA combine.

Fernando's decision was announced Monday.

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