Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_25518547_2 (player VARCHAR, affiliation VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many players have an affiliation with University of Maryland?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(player) FROM table_25518547_2 WHERE affiliation = "University of Maryland"