Gophers Land Maryland Transfer Chance Stevens—Is He the Missing Piece to Their Championship Puzzle?

Here’s a fresh take: The Gophers just made an intriguing move, snagging guard Chance Stephens from Maryland’s roster this past Friday. With his knack for stretching defenses and a brain for the game that Coach Medved can’t stop talking about, Stephens brings a spark the team’s been itching for. Sure, he’s battled some setbacks—only seven appearances last season, courtesy of an injury that benched him for 2023-24—but don’t let that fool you. This 6-foot-3 sharpshooter from Riverside, Calif., cut his teeth at Loyola Marymount, dropping decent numbers and knocking down threes at a cool 37% clip. Now, as the Gophers juggle their roster with just a couple scholarship spots left after a whirlwind of new faces, grabbing someone like Stephens felt right. There’s a vibe of energy and potential in this pickup, and honestly, I’m curious to see how it all unfolds. LEARN MORE.

The Gophers men’s basketball team has added Maryland transfer guard Chance Stephens on Friday.“We’re excited to add Chance to the roster,” Medved said. “He is an experienced guard with a high basketball IQ and can really stretch the floor. Chance also has a high motor and we’re looking forward to having that energy on the team this year.”
The Gophers are down to two remaining scholarship spots after adding eight players since last season.
Originally Published: May 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM CDT
The Riverside, Calif., native started his college career at Loyola Marymount (Calif.). He averaged 6.0 points and 1.0 rebound across 17 minutes in 28 games in 2022-23. He averaged 37% from three-point range as a freshman in the West Coast Conference.

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound shooting guard played in only seven games for the Terrapins last season, averaging 1.3 points in 5.3 minutes per contest. Stephens missed the 2023-24 season with an injury.