Jerome Meyinsse dunks after a strong post move to the baseline.

Virginia post player Jerome Meyinsse continued his remarkable rise Saturday afternoon with a tremendous Senior Day performance in a disappointing 74-68 loss to Maryland. Meyinsse poured in 17 points as he added another chapter to what’s become a fond farewell story.

No, he was not the jewel of his recruiting class. Yes, he spent his first three years as an afterthought. Yet, here he is, in the final few games of his Virginia career, performing as well as anyone in the league. Saturday he produced those 17 points by sinking 7 of 8 shots and 3 of 4 free throws. It’s the fourth straight game where Meyinsse scored in double figures. He’s made 19 of his last 22 shots (6-8, 6-6, 7-8) and flashed numerous signs of his continued improvement in the process.

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