Field Hockey to Receive Halftime Honors at Maryland Basketball Game Feb 28, 2008
The Official Site of Demon Deacon Athletics. Field Hockey Head Coach Jen Averill. (Wakeforestsports.com)
On ACC All Access This Week Feb 26, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. - ACC All Access reporter Jenn Hildreth finds out how good Maryland basketball player Greivis Vasquez is on the hardwoods when she faces the sophomore guard in a game of one-on-one. In the Mic'd Up segment, ACC All Access features Florida State women's basketball coach Sue Semrau, who has coached the Seminoles for 11 years. (Theacc.com)
No. 4 Maryland Earns Thrilling 92-84 Overtime Victory Over Florida State Feb 25, 2008
"Those seniors have really changed the face of Maryland basketball," FSU coach Sue Semrau said. "Those five seniors have gotten their program back to a place where there's a lot of respect, not only in the ACC but nationwide.". (Umterps.com)
Juco Forward Bowman Commits to Terps Jan 31, 2008
comDate: Jan 31, 2008 Maryland basketball recruiting continues to heat up, and TurtleSportsReport. com has the breaking news again. (TerpTown.com)
KAUFMAN'S KORNER: Does it get any better than this? Jan 29, 2008
And similar to the Red Sox s Curse of the Bambino, the Celtics themselves had suffered through multiple curses (Len Bias, the Maryland basketball superstar who tragically died of a cocaine overdose in 1986; Reggie Lewis, the Celtic great who died of a congenital heart defect while playing pickup basketball in 1993), and not landing one of the two top selections in last year s draft lent additional credence to these curses. But then, on draft night, the pieces miraculously came together. (Easton Journal, MA)
Williams among 'friends' Jan 26, 2008
Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams is prepared for Sunday's game vs. Duke. AP Photo by Gerry Broome. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Terps survive Tech's sting Jan 22, 2008
Maryland Terrapins Football tball: TerrainTimes. Football Recruit Search. (Maryland Sports -- Rivals.com)
Photo Gallery: Football recruits at MD game Jan 20, 2008
North Carolina football coach Butch Davis and his staff hosted a number of recruits on Saturday afternoon for the Maryland basketball game and CarolinaBlue. com's Zeke Smith brought back these photos from the game. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Langhorne Passes Elmore for Maryland's All-Time Rebounding Mark Jan 12, 2008
Elmore and Langhorne hold the distinction of being the only Maryland basketball players to eclipse the 1,000 rebound mark ... " "I know how highly-regarded Len Elmore is in the Maryland basketball community," said senior (Willingboro, N.J./Willingboro). "To be mentioned in the same sentence as such a great basketball player is an honor. (Umterps.com)
New Name Emerges in Hoops Recruiting Jan 8, 2008
com EditorDate: Jan 7, 2008 Maryland basketball recruiting has seemingly taken a new route recently, with the staff spanning the country to involve itself with quite a few prospects from coast to coast. The list of potential seems to always be growing, and TurtleSportsReport. (TerpTown.com)
Too little, too late Dec 31, 2007
Additionally, many Ravens fans sold their tickets to Steelers fans, a move comparable to University of Maryland basketball fans selling their seats at the Comcast Center to Duke or North Carolina fans. "It's been a very trying season," said Lew Smith, a retired corporate pilot from Ocean View, Del. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Good Counsel Guard Has Terps' Attention Dec 27, 2007
Date: Dec 26, 2007 The last time the Maryland basketball program heavily recruited a player from nearby Good Counsel High School, it got itself a big-time power forward named James Gist. Four years later the staff seems to be gaining interest in another player from the Olney, Md. (TerpTown.com)
28 Hours Later Dec 24, 2007
It's been a little more than a day since the Maryland basketball team hit rock bottom with a loss at home to American ... And if you've followed Maryland basketball for quite a while, that might be the most startling thing of all. (Washington Times, DC)
River Hill looks to repeat as champions Dec 20, 2007
Defending Maryland basketball 3A State Champions River Hill hopes repeat, but will have to do without graduated Howard County Player of the Year Tommy Brenton as well as Leron Eaddy (pictured) who is focusing on football. Click here for more. (Wake Forest Sports -- Rivals.com)
Maryland Opens ACC Schedule Against Boston College Dec 9, 2007
Senior has joined elite company in the storied history of Maryland Basketball: With 18 points against Morgan State (Dec. 6), Gist became the 46th player in school history to reach 1,000 career points. (Umterps.com)
Terrapins Take On Bears Thursday Night Dec 5, 2007
Senior is poised to join elite company in the storied history of Maryland Basketball: Gist needs 17 points to become the 46th player in school history to reach 1,000 career points. His scoring average has increased each season, as he is averaging a career-best 13. (Umterps.com)
Gilchrist talks Terps on signing day Nov 15, 2007
Gus Gilchrist is now signed, sealed, and delivered to the Maryland basketball program, and is upbeat in his views of the current team, which has struggled on occasion in the early going. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Maryland Sports -- Rivals.com)
Men's basketball: Terps ink two, lose assistant Nov 15, 2007
Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams announced the addition of two new faces to the program, awaited word on the injury of a current player and bid goodbye to an old friend as assistant Michael Adams stepped down ... It was also announced that Adams, who played for Williams at Boston College, has resigned from the Maryland basketball staff for personal reasons. (Carroll County Times)
2007-08 Gary Williams Radio Show Debuts Tuesday Nov 10, 2007
Students, alumni and all Terrapin fans are invited to join the Terps head coach each week throughout the season and will have opportunities to win Maryland Basketball Prize Packs. Fans will also be able to ask questions on location at R.J. Bentley's or by calling toll free (800) 518-4012. (Umterps.com)
Terps stifle Concordia, 75-42 Nov 8, 2007
Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams said he never likes to be happy with his team's play in November, noting that good teams aren't playing their best basketball early in the season. Following a 75-42 rout of overmatched Concordia University at the Comcast Center Wednesday night, Williams found plenty of room for improvement. (Maryland Sports -- Rivals.com)
Terrapins open 2007-08 with Exhibition against Corcordia Nov 6, 2007
Senior is poised to join elite company in the storied history of Maryland Basketball: Gist needs 111 points to become the 46th player in school history to reach 1,000 career points. With his 523 career rebounds, Gist is poised to become just the 22nd player in school history to tally 1,000 points and 500 rebounds. (Umterps.com)
Young guns deliver Oct 26, 2007
The Terrapins were better yesterday than they were Saturday, and that's the goal, said Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams. Wednesday, in the team's second Red-Black scrimmage at Comcast Center, the Terrapins moved closer to answering some of the most pressing questions on the eve of the 2007-08 season. (Maryland Sports -- Rivals.com)
Poll Puts Maryland Basketball Team in Middle of ACC Pack Oct 24, 2007
The preseason media poll in the Atlantic Coast Conference puts the Maryland basketball team in the middle of the pack. North Carolina got all 64 first-place votes in the poll. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Terrapins Tabbed Sixth in ACC Preseason Poll Oct 22, 2007
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The University of Maryland basketball team was picked sixth in the 2007-08 ACC Preseason Poll, as voted on by the league media Sunday at the 46th Annual Operation Basketball at the Grandover Resort ntion Center. North Carolina was the choice to capture the 2007-08 ACC regular-season title. (Umterps.com)
The Breakdown: Gus Gilchrist to Maryland Oct 22, 2007
comDate: Oct 21, 2007 Maryland basketball recruiting has seen a whirlwind of activity over the past few months, but perhaps nothing the verbal and later de-commitment of Terrence Jennings, the commitment of Sean Mosley, the addition of junior sharpshooter Jin-Soo Kim or the developments with Sudanese big man Ater Majok were as surprising as the breaking news Sunday: highly coveted big man Gus Gilchrist is a Terp. to read the rest of this story. (TerpTown.com)
Terrapins Host First Public Scrimmage Oct 21, 2007
"They work hard and they are willing to learn. They don't have any egos. Everybody is ready to come in and win and play Maryland basketball.". Sophomore Overall impressions of the scrimmage. (Umterps.com)
Korea to College Park: Kim Travels Long Road Oct 17, 2007
He was really impressed with the Comcast Center, the history of Maryland basketball, the whole coaching staff and Gary himself, said John Kim, Jin Soos cousin who saw him through most of the recruiting process. It took Williams just one look to offer Jin Soo a scholarship. (TerpTown.com)
Wie's rep quits after Samsung event Oct 16, 2007
He was replaced by Nared, a former Maryland basketball player who had been a constant presence around Wie when he worked at Nike and was well-liked by the teenager and her family. Wie signed endorsement deals with Nike and Sony when she turned pro. (USA Today -- Sports)
Maryland basketball an academic swamp Oct 16, 2007
The Charleston Gazette - Sports. At 2:54 AM in Charleston, West Virginia. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Terps' Basketball Program's Graduation Rate Drops Oct 5, 2007
The graduation rate for the Maryland basketball program even as the rate improved slightly nationwide. None of the starters on Maryland's 2002 national championship team graduated within six years of enrolling. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Men's Basketball Season Outlook: 2007-08 Oct 3, 2007
The combination of an experienced group of returnees that demonstrated the ability to win tough games in difficult situations, along with an influx of talented freshmen should give Williams all the tools to build another successful season of Maryland basketball. BACKCOURT Vasquez and fellow sophomore will anchor the Terrapins backcourt after both enjoyed stellar freshman seasons a year ago. (Umterps.com)
Gary Williams Launches New Web Site Sep 5, 2007
The newly redesigned site will serve as an additional source for fans to find information on Terrapin coaches and players along with photo galleries of Maryland basketball events. It will also provide historical information on Coach Williams' career, as well as provide updates on former Terps and Terrapins playing professionally across the globe. (Umterps.com)
Former Terp star Baxter gets 60-day prison term Sep 1, 2007
-- A federal judge sentenced former University of Maryland basketball star to 60 days in prison on Friday for illegally shipping firearms, a ruling that cost Baxter his contract with a Spanish team. U.S. District Judge Peter Messitte based the sentence on Baxter's history with firearms and his actions in the case. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Terps Trying to Make a Move on Ralph Sampson Aug 11, 2007
By Turtle Sports ReportDate: Aug 10, 2007 It seems new names are constantly popping up on the Maryland basketball recruiting radar. One such name is center Ralph Sampson of Duluth, Ga. (TerpTown.com)
U.S. baseball may forfeit Pan Am gold to Cuba Jul 20, 2007
Former Maryland basketball star Lonny Baxter, 28, pleaded guilty to illegally shipping guns through Federal Express, his second guilty plea in less than a year for gun-related offenses. Motorsports. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ex-Terps star Baxter pleads guilty in gun case Jul 20, 2007
-- Former Maryland basketball star Lonny Baxter pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally shipping guns through Federal Express, his second guilty plea in less than a year for gun-related offenses. The 28-year-old Baxter could receive probation or up to seven months in prison under a sentencing recommendation agreed to by his lawyer and federal prosecutors. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Baxter charged with firearms violations Jul 12, 2007
Ex-Terrapin now playing in Italy shipped guns, prosecutors say By a Sun Reporter Originally published July 11, 2007, 2:53 PM EDT Lonny Baxter, a former University of Maryland basketball player who admitted last year to shooting a gun near the White House, was charged by federal authorities today with firearms violations and plans to plead guilty next week, his attorney said. Baxter, who was released from jail in October and has been playing for Montepaschi Siena in the first division of the... (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
In his second postseason, James rises above expectations Jun 7, 2007
Former University of Maryland basketball coach Bob Wade said James has some Johnson-like traits, but that he has awhile to catch him in the passing category. Still, Wade, who has spent much of his life working with youngsters on the court, is impressed with the way James has performed in these playoffs. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
TTDan\'s \'Hoops Dish\' May 19, 2007
Everyone's favorite hoops 'skinny' breaks it down from College Park today with all the '08, '09 and 2010 Maryland basketball recruiting targets as well as the latest with the Terps women and a new prospect on their list. Check it out on the Premium Message Forum now. (Maryland Sports -- Rivals.com)
Terp Sports Report Scouts the Southern Invit. May 16, 2007
Ben-Eze, whose guardian is Maryland basketball player s parents, said that Dave Neal is like a brother. . (TerpTown.com)
Quintrell Thomas Talks Terps May 6, 2007
By Terp Sports ReportDate: May 5, 2007 With a sparse class for high school big men projected in 2008 and a pressing need to frontcourt reinforcements, the Maryland basketball staff has focused its efforts on a seemingly small handful of junior big men. One of the foremost on the list is St. Patricks (N.J.) power forward Quintrell Thomas, with whom Terp Sports Report caught up this weekend for an update on his recruitment. (TerpTown.com)
UM men's basketball on bubble with APR May 4, 2007
Maryland basketball scored a three-year average of 908. "Obviously, it's definitely a concern," said Anton Goff, an assistant athletic director at Maryland who leads the academic support unit. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Hahn Fills Assistant Coaching Slot May 4, 2007
For his work, Williams and the Maryland basketball program presented Hahn with a championship ring ... Hahn is one of only two players in Maryland basketball history to play and coach in the NCAA tournament. (BlueGoldNews.com)
NCAA to send texting message Apr 20, 2007
Cliff Tucker had just left Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams' office and was ready to start a tour of Comcast Center when his cell phone buzzed, indicating a text message had just arrived. We're still interested. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
D.J. Strawberry Tabbed MVP at Terps' Annual Basketball Banquet Apr 20, 2007
- Seniors , and were among many honored Thursday night at Maryland basketball's 2007 end-of-season honors banquet at Comcast Center ... Ibekwe was presented with the Charles "Buck Williams/Len Elmore Rebounding Award for the second consecutive year after leading the Terps and ranking fourth in the ACC with 7.8 rebounds per game. The Carson, Calif., native led the team in rebounding 19 times and grabbed 10-or-more boards in nine games. Assistant coach presented the award. Freshman was presented... (Umterps.com)
Ex-Terp Cephas, 29, collapses, dies Apr 18, 2007
Forward, who played from 1997 to 2001, said to have had seizure By Heather A. Dinich Sun reporter Originally published April 17, 2007 Former Maryland basketball forward LaRon Cephas died yesterday, according to a school spokesman and a news release from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, where Cephas worked. Cephas, 29, collapsed while getting ready to go to work, according to his high school coach, Stan Waterman. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Former Terp Cephas dead at 29 Apr 17, 2007
He suffered apparent seizure while getting ready for work; forward played at Maryland from 1997-2001 By Heather A. Dinich Sun Reporter Originally published April 16, 2007, 7:15 PM EDT Former Maryland basketball forward LaRon Cephas died today, according to a school spokesman and a news release from the Boys Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, where Cephas worked. Cephas, 29, collapsed while getting ready to go to work, according to his high school coach, Stan Waterman. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Turned-over fortune Mar 22, 2007
"There's not a person in this locker room that's not going to take this loss to heart and get into the gym this summer and get better and come back next year and show everybody the Maryland basketball team that they saw that won the championship in 2006," said Coleman, a second-team All-ACC performer. The Terps lose only Shay Doron, the program's second-leading all-time scorer, from their regular rotation for next season. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Terps women upset in second round Mar 21, 2007
"We started to play Maryland basketball and that's not something we did the first 35 minutes of the game," said Coleman, who had 20 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out in the last minute. For Doron, the first big-time recruit to commit to Frese four years ago who finished with nine points, the end of a brilliant Maryland career that found her with 1,878 points, second on the school's all-time list, came with 1:26 left on a foul that she didn't even realize she had. (SunSpot.net)
Terps' end also a beginning (Patrick Stevens) Mar 19, 2007
Nor was the 62-59 loss to Butler in the second round of the NCAA tournament the final word for Maryland basketball. Rather, it could be a beginning, the root of another run for a program that loses much heading into next season but also returns two experienced guards (Vasquez and Eric Hayes) and a big man (James Gist) who blossomed as a junior. (Washington Times, DC)
Terps hoping to stay 'on' (Ryan O'Halloran) Mar 18, 2007
"We definitely haven't played Maryland basketball at all this season," Coleman said. "That's been our biggest problem. But we kind of figured on that because we put so much pressure on ourselves, we tried to play perfect. We turned winning the title last year into pressure instead of using it to be confident." Junior Crystal Langhorne said the Terps haven't won a big game all season and Toliver said the 97-57 win over Michigan State in January probably was the only time the Terps put together a... (Washington Times, DC)
Making their marks (Patrick Stevens) Mar 15, 2007
"It got to a point where I thought about actually leaving, but I don't think my heart would have let me leave without making a mark on Maryland basketball," Strawberry said ... In the process, he is now D.J. Strawberry, a guard for the Maryland basketball team. (Washington Times)
Knight relives Indiana moment (Barker Davis, Patrick Stevens and James Raia) Mar 15, 2007
It was a long way from the suddenly warm temperatures the Maryland basketball team would enjoy back home this week. Then again, the fourth-seeded Terrapins (24-8) have had their fill of College Park in mid-March the last two seasons. (Washington Times, DC)
MORE MARCH MADNESS ONLINE Mar 14, 2007
Heather A. Dinich answers readers' questions about Maryland basketball at baltimoresun. com/dinich. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Terps Q&A with Heather A. Dinich Mar 14, 2007
Sun reporter answers readers' questions about Maryland basketball Baltimoresun. com Staff Originally published March 12, 2007 Steve, New York: Heather, how do you think the Terps' absence from the Big Dance the last couple years will affect how prepared they are for the tournament. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
ACC ALL-ACCESS: Tuesday, March 13 Mar 14, 2007
ACC ALL ACCESS hosted by Mike Hogewood (3/12 at 6:30 p.m. ET re-airs at 1:30 a.m.) spotlights University of Maryland basketball player Crystal Langhorne, born in Queens, New York and queen of the court leading the ACC in field goal percentage. Regal in conference play, Langhorne has made 72 percent of her shots and is ranked in the top 10 in the league in scoring and rebounding. (Theacc.com)
Terps grab No. 4 seed Mar 12, 2007
There was no audible roar from the Maryland basketball players' lounge in Comcast Center when the Terrapins saw their name appear on the NCAA Tournament bracket for the first time in three years. "It was a lot different from the last two years," said Terrapin junior forward James Gist. (Maryland Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pols mull lessening crack penalties Mar 12, 2007
Congress passed the sentencing laws just after the fatal crack overdose of University of Maryland basketball star Len Bias on June 19, 1986, and as crack was emerging in urban areas, says Alfred Blumstein, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh who researches crime. Crack cocaine was associated with violent, open-air drug markets, he says. (USA Today)
For Terps, an early exit (Patrick Stevens) Mar 9, 2007
Inside, though, there was an unsettling reminder of a mid-winter memory the Maryland basketball team thought was long since retired. The fifth-seeded Terrapins reverted to some of the habits that cost them in the first half of the conference season, dropping a 67-62 ACC tournament game to 12th-seeded Miami to earn an earlier-than-anticipated flight back home. (Washington Times)
Senior momentum lifts Terps (Patrick Stevens) Mar 4, 2007
Nothing came easy for the Maryland basketball team's senior class, from needing a miracle run in the ACC tournament in 2004 to a pair of NIT berths to a slow start in conference play this winter. Maybe that made the group's Comcast Center finale even more gratifying than it otherwise might have been. (Washington Times, DC)
Terps sweep away Duke Mar 1, 2007
Maryland 85, Duke 77. UM survives brush with Devils, wins 6th in a row By Heather A. Dinich Sun Reporter Originally published March 1, 2007 DURHAM, N.C. // The routine post-game bustle in the visiting locker room at Cameron Indoor Stadium last night was interrupted by the booming voice of a brash Maryland freshman whose play this season has earned him the right to speak out like a senior. (SunSpot.net)
A sweet rally (Patrick Stevens) Feb 26, 2007
It was only four weeks ago when no one was sure which Maryland basketball team would materialize on the floor. Now everyone knows, and the only question is whether anyone will join them on the court in the aftermath of another complete performance. (Washington Times)
Tucker talks Terps Feb 24, 2007
comDate: Feb 23, 2007 There's been no shortage of speculation about how Maryland basketball staff will finish its recruiting class. One of the players most commonly mentioned in connection with the Terps is El Paso, Tex. (TerpTown.com)
Online exclusive Feb 22, 2007
For audio of Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams' post-game news conference, go to baltimoresun. com/terpsaudio. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
SportsNite on Campus to broadcast from Comcast Center Feb 10, 2007
SportsNite on Campus heads to Comcast Center to capture the traditions, excellence and fanfare of Maryland basketball ... Comcast SportsNet begins its weeklong coverage of Maryland basketball Tuesday, Feb. 6, when the Terrapins play host to the University of Virginia live on the network at 9 p.m. Throughout the week, SportsNite will feature The Report, Mic'd Up and more. (Umterps.com)
