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FILE - Maryland's Aaron Wiggins plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, file photo. Wiggins, a 6-foot-6 junior, averaged 10.4 points last season. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Lacking star power, Maryland counting on depth and backcourt

By David Ginsburg Nov. 10, 2020 05:20 PM EST
The last time Maryland performed on the basketball court, the players and coach

Maryland basketball team adds Alabama transfer Galin Smith

May. 12, 2020 01:20 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The Maryland men's basketball team has signed forward

Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) and Michigan center Jon Teske (15) battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland star Jalen Smith to leave school for NBA draft

Apr. 07, 2020 02:44 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland forward Jalen Smith intends to enter the 2020

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, hugs Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard after defeating Indiana 60-56 in an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Big Ten takes bruising battles to conference tournament

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2020 03:50 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo thought he had seen

Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins (2) reacts after he made a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland seeks another banner after tying for Big Ten title

By David Ginsburg Mar. 09, 2020 03:09 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Earning a share of the Big Ten regular season title

Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) looks to pass against Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) and guard Eric Ayala (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Maryland tops No. 25 Michigan for Big Ten title share

By David Ginsburg Mar. 08, 2020 04:36 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Each member of the Maryland basketball team took turns

Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) dunks as Rutgers' Myles Johnson (15) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Rutgers stuns No. 9 Maryland for school record 18th home win

By Tom Canavan Mar. 03, 2020 09:24 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has inched a little closer to its first NCAA

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman Sr. (23) goes to the basket for a layup against Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Winston leads No. 24 Michigan St past No. 9 Maryland 78-66

By David Ginsburg Feb. 29, 2020 10:30 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tom Izzo certainly got Michigan State in the proper

Maryland's Darryl Morsell celebrates his go-ahead 3-point basket against Minnesota late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Minneapolis. Maryland won 74-73. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
Terps close in on 1st Big Ten title, with Spartans next

By Dave Campbell Feb. 28, 2020 02:12 AM EST
What to watch this week in Big Ten basketball: GAME OF THE

Maryland players on the bench celebrate the go-ahead 3-pointer by Darryl Morsell, not seen, against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Minneapolis. Maryland won 74-73. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
Morsell's late 3 lifts No. 9 Maryland past Minnesota 74-73

By Dave Campbell Feb. 26, 2020 11:44 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Down by double digits for most of the game and trailing by

Maryland's Eric Ayala, right, shoots over Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Muhammad scores 22, No. 25 Ohio State tops No. 7 Maryland

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 23, 2020 06:34 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann sat across from Luther

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 76-67. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Surging No. 7 Maryland seeks strong finish for Big Ten crown

By David Ginsburg Feb. 20, 2020 02:15 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — While charting the course for No. 7 Maryland's attempt

Maryland forward Jalen Smith scores a basket on Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 76-67. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 7 Maryland beats Northwestern 76-67 for 9th straight win

By David Ginsburg Feb. 18, 2020 10:06 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — It's no coincidence that Jalen Smith's run of

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) drives on Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 9 Maryland beats Michigan State 67-60 with 14-0 run

By Larry Lage Feb. 15, 2020 08:30 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Anthony Cowan was the smallest and best player on

Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) is congratulated by guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) and forward Donta Scott (24) after scoring a 3-point shot against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-70. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 9 Maryland puts 7-game streak on line at Michigan State

By David Ginsburg Feb. 14, 2020 02:45 AM EST
What to watch in Big Ten basketball: GAME OF THE WEEKEND

Maryland forward Jalen Smith goes up for a basket against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 9 Maryland rides play of Jalen Smith to top of Big Ten

By David Ginsburg Feb. 12, 2020 02:16 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland's ascent to the top of the Big Ten standings

Maryland forward Jalen Smith shoots a basket as Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 9 Maryland edges Nebraska 72-70 for 7th straight victory

By David Ginsburg Feb. 11, 2020 11:03 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Mark Turgeon probably won't spend a whole lot of time

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) goes up for a shot against Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 9 Maryland holds off Rutgers 56-51 for 5th straight win

By David Ginsburg Feb. 04, 2020 09:18 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — It was one of those nights when most of Maryland's

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) goes to the basket for a layup during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Cowan scores 31 as No. 15 Maryland beats No. 18 Iowa 82-72

By David Ginsburg Jan. 30, 2020 10:54 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Anthony Cowan Jr. scored, more than ever before. The

Indiana's Justin Smith (3) shoots against Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 17 Maryland scores final 7 points to win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Jan. 26, 2020 03:40 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Jalen Smith's first-half 3-point flurry helped stake