This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Maryland alum Joe LaBue was named deputy athletic director and chief revenue officer for Maryland athletics Thursday. Athletic Director Jim Smith appointed LaBue.
LaBue, a sports business executive leader, graduated from the university in 2001 and has 25 years of experience in revenue generation, sports and sales and service, among other qualifications. According to a release on the university’s athletics website, LaBue will serve as “key advisor” for Smith, and have administrative oversight of facets that include revenue generation, sponsorships and partnerships.
LaBue most recently was the president of Charlotte FC, a Major League Soccer club. He also held multiple roles with the Carolina Panthers, including director of ticket sales & premium services and sales & suites service manager.
In other news
A few Maryland women’s lacrosse players are battling it out on the world stage.
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Loved watching Kori and incoming freshman Sofia go head-to-head at the Pan-Am Women’s Lacrosse Championship today! pic.twitter.com/Mn6UknLidh
— Maryland Women’s Lacrosse (@MarylandWLax) June 26, 2025
Former Maryland men’s basketball player Derik Queen updated his LinkedIn profile after being drafted Wednesday night.
LinkedIn Official pic.twitter.com/B2SE29hwjD
— Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) June 26, 2025
Two Maryland men’s lacrosse players earned a training camp nod.
Congratulations to Thomas Gravino and Jack Schultz on being named to the USA Lacrosse Men’s U20 Training Team!
Best of luck in the final training camp! #BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/7UjRm36WMQ
— Maryland Men’s Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) June 26, 2025