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With the season only 19 days away, Maryland men’s basketball enters with a wide range of rankings from various outlets. In CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander’s complete rankings for the 2020-21 season, the Terrapins check in at No. 39.
“The Terrapins will slip a bit this season, but I’m higher on Mark Turgeon’s team than most,” Norlander said. “It’s going to be an interesting fit in the Big Ten because Aaron Wiggins, Eric Ayala, Jairus Hamilton and Darryl Morsell will comprise a wing-oriented foursome that could be a good zag to much of the rest of the league’s zig with a big man-augmented approach.”
Maryland, the reigning Big Ten Champions (alongside Michigan State and Wisconsin), will head into the season with much less of a target on its back. Last year, the Terps were tabbed to finish second in the conference and opened at No. 7 nationally in the AP poll. This season, it would be a shock if the team made it into the preseason top-25.
In Ken Pomeroy’s preseason ratings, Maryland is ranked 51st in the nation. While the analytics-based rankings expect Maryland to be a borderline top-50 team, there are still 10 Big Ten teams ahead of the Terps. They didn’t crack other rankings, including NCAA.com’s Andy Katz’s “Power 36” and Dick Vitale of ESPN’s preseason top-40.
In Other News
Maryland legend John Lucas is set to join the Houston Rockets coaching staff under new head coach Stephen Silas, whom he competed with for the position.
John Lucas has agreed to a deal to join new Rockets coach Stephen Silas on his coaching staff, sources tell @espn_macmahon and me. Lucas had been in a player development role under Mike D'Antoni.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 5, 2020
There’s still plenty of excitement surrounding Maryland’s big win over Minnesota last week.
The start.
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) November 5, 2020
The adversity.
The comeback.
The Maryland Movie: Terps 45, Minnesota 44. pic.twitter.com/NV8X7PeJGF
Maryland men’s basketball looked back on one of the most electric moments of former Terp great Melo Trimble’s career.
Players are different in the DMV.@_STAYMELO epitomized it. #TBT pic.twitter.com/IbEEdFYfiw
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) November 5, 2020
Freshman Marcus Dockery looks forward to leaving his mark for Maryland men’s basketball.
Q: What do you want your legacy to be?
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) November 5, 2020
A: I want to be remembered as someone who loved Maryland.
The Legacy Series: @lul_marc. pic.twitter.com/HtNIDfDqBk
Nick Richardson finished off a nice goal in a Maryland men’s soccer scrimmage.
Nick the Quick.
— Maryland Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) November 5, 2020
This solo goal from @nrichie21 pic.twitter.com/VrmNBe6Wh8
Cole Field House was shining in the background on a beautiful fall day for Maryland men’s lacrosse practice.
Cole views #BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/WbDtz3tVX5
— Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) November 5, 2020
Maryland women’s lacrosse was getting in some practice at the Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex.
Fall vibes at The Plex. #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/rUVnqvDacj
— Maryland Women's Lacrosse (@MarylandWLax) November 5, 2020