Senior Kaila Charles of the Maryland women's basketball team was named a Preseason All-American by the Associated Press Thursday. Charles is one of five of the top players in the country to be honored.
Charles is joined on the Preseason All-America Team by Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon), Chennedy Carter (Texas A&M), Beatrice Mompremier (Miami) and Lauren Cox (Baylor),
Charles is the first Terrapin named to the Preseason All-America Team since Alyssa Thomas in 2013. At the end of last season, Charles earned AP All-America Honorable Mention honors.