| University of Maryland basketball tickets were the | | | | Coaching Stability |
| tickets to have at the beginning of the 21st Century, as | | | | One of the more underrated aspects of college |
| the Terrapins were truly a part of the elite of college | | | | basketball is the coaching, particularly among the |
| basketball. They hit their apex in 2002 when they won | | | | unknown assistants. Due to Marylands recent success, |
| the national championship, and it appeared that Coach | | | | the Terrapins have lost seven assistant coaches in |
| Gary Williams had the program prepared to dominate | | | | recent years, and that has hurt both the on-court |
| into the foreseeable future. However, something | | | | coaching and the recruiting to an extent. Williams has |
| happened on the Terrapins way to a dynasty, and | | | | to be hoping that one of the benefits of two off years |
| they have not even qualified for the last two NCAA | | | | is that his staff wont continue to be raided, as his team |
| Tournaments. | | | | is getting younger and will need that stability to develop |
| Even though hes a Maryland alum, Williams | | | | all that talent. |
| understands that hes on the clock, and needs to get | | | | Williams himself certainly isnt planning on going |
| something done with his program before time runs out. | | | | anywhere, as he always wanted to coach at his alma |
| Maryland has won 19 games in each of the past two | | | | mater. He would have to be dragged away from |
| years, but its all about the postseason in Maryland and | | | | campus with the Maryland National Guard, so no one |
| in the ACC, and below well take a look to see what | | | | needs to worry about him becoming tempted by the |
| we should expect from Maryland this season. | | | | NBA or any other college job. Thats a huge message |
| New Players | | | | to be able to send when recruiting, and Williams |
| Maryland needed an influx of talent, as early entries | | | | recruiting results seem to signify that players believe in |
| into the NBA and other off-the-court problems have | | | | Williams and his system. |
| plagued the Terrapins over the past two seasons. | | | | Outlook |
| Theyve gotten just that, and two new point guards will | | | | Maryland has had to tough years, by Marylands |
| not only potentially restore the Williams offense to its | | | | standards. Many schools would love back-to-back |
| intended form, but will also allow Marylands best player, | | | | 19-win seasons, but Maryland needs to step it up this |
| D.J. Strawberry, to move back to his more natural | | | | year. It seems that the Terrapins have a roster now |
| position on the wing. | | | | thats more conducive to Williams style, and they seem |
| Maryland also has a freshman at the small forward | | | | to be building stability thats sorely needed in college |
| spot who can fill it up, and 6-6 freshman Landon | | | | athletics. |
| Milbourne was one of the top recruits in the country | | | | Maryland may play in the brutal ACC, but look for |
| last year. Milbourne is a scorer, and he will be a great | | | | them to make a return trip to the NCAA Tournament. |
| compliment to Strawberry. Regardless of records, | | | | Not to mention, University of Maryland basketball |
| Milbourne and Strawberry alone will be worth the price | | | | tickets will always provide a high-flying show. |
| of any University of Maryland basketball tickets. | | | | |