Bobi Klintman, 2022 four-star, commits to Maryland

Bobi Klintman, a 6-foot-8 small forward out of Malmo (Sweden) Sunrise Christian has committed to Maryland basketball for the class of 2022, he tells On3.

Klintman is Maryland’s first commitment of the class. He chose the Terrapins over Kansas, Virginia, Texas A&M, Maryland, Rutgers, among others.

Bobi Klintman on why he chose Maryland

“When I went on a visit there, I just felt like everything was a little bit different,” Klintman said. “They’re in the Big Ten, which is a really good league. They’re a successful team too, and they make it to the tournament almost every year. My goal is to get to the next level, and I feel like Maryland can help me with that. I like the coaching staff and they’ve had experience with players like me and my position…and they’ve had players go to the NBA like Aaron Wiggins and Kevin Huerter. So I feel like they’ll know how to develop me. When I left the visit, I was like ‘yep, I want to be here.'”

What was the coaching staff’s recruiting pitch to Klintman?

“Just the success they’ve had with my position and the way I fit into the program,” Klintman said. “They play four out so everybody has the ball in their hands and they play pretty fast too. And they’re not really a big team either, so they play a lot of small ball. I like to play fast pace so I think it was a good fit for me. They have Danny Manning, who’s one of the greatest… I would call him a Hall-of-Famer…I think he can develop me, just from an individual skillset.”

What does Klintman expect his role to be as a freshman?

“Well starting is something you have to earn,” Klintman said. “I feel like I could come in and…if I get some minutes…help the team. I’m not a selfish player, I like to pass the ball. I just want to help the team win.”

How does Klintman describe his game?

“I’m a versatile, big guard,” Klintman said. “I can play the two, three, or even the one. But I’m most comfortable playing the two and the three. I’m a good shooter and I’m pretty athletic too.”