NOAH TRISTER
UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after cutting down the netting from the 82-54 win against Gonzaga of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
A look at each Final Four team, through advanced stats

By Noah Trister Mar. 31, 2023 06:00 AM EDT
After a 2022 Final Four that included Kansas, North Carolina, Duke and Villanova,

Maryland guard Faith Masonius, center, reacts next to Holy Cross guard Bronagh Power-Cassidy, right, and forward Janelle Allen (10) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 17, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland women cruise to 93-61 win over Holy Cross

By Noah Trister Mar. 17, 2023 04:30 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Brinae Alexander scored over 1,100 points in her career

Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew reacts at the bench in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern Utah in the championship of the Western Athletic Conference tournament Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)
Travel logistics can be tricky amid March Madness whirlwind

By Noah Trister Mar. 16, 2023 07:11 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Holy Cross found out Sunday it would face second-seeded

Alabama head coach Nate Oats holds up the net after an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the finals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama won 82-63. (AP Photo/John Amis)
When filling out March Madness bracket, who should you pick?

By Noah Trister Mar. 12, 2023 09:54 PM EDT
If you're like most of the country, you probably didn't count on a No. 8 seed

Maryland guard Jahmir Young (1) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Terps roll in 2nd half, beat No. 21 Northwestern 75-59

By Noah Trister Feb. 26, 2023 02:14 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahmir Young scored 18 points and Don Carey added 13 to help

Miller scores 29 as No. 8 Terps rout No. 10 Ohio State 90-54

By Noah Trister Feb. 05, 2023 07:25 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Diamond Miller and her Maryland teammates took out their

Maryland head coach Kevin Willard gives a thumbs-up to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Young scores 30 as Maryland tops No. 24 Ohio State 80-73

By Noah Trister Jan. 08, 2023 03:32 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahmir Young is proving he can score in the Big Ten.

Connecticut guard Ines Bettencourt drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Miller, Meyers help No. 20 Maryland past No. 6 UConn 85-78

By Noah Trister Dec. 11, 2022 05:16 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Diamond Miller was having a rough day shooting when she let

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr., front, goes to the basket for a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 22 Maryland tops No. 16 Illinois 71-66 to stay unbeaten

By Noah Trister Dec. 02, 2022 11:43 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kevin Willard has already brought the buzz back at Maryland.

Maryland men's head coach Kevin Willard speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Coach Willard starts Maryland tenure in opener vs Niagara

By Noah Trister Nov. 06, 2022 02:00 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kevin Willard could have taken the job at Maryland, looked

Maryland men's head coach Kevin Willard speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Maryland hoping Willard can return program to glory

By Noah Trister Oct. 19, 2022 05:05 PM EDT
Kevin Willard has now had some time to acclimate to his surroundings as the new

Duke center Mark Williams dunks during the second half of a basketball game against Arkansas in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
A look at each Final Four team, through advanced stats

By Noah Trister Apr. 01, 2022 02:03 AM EDT
This year's Final Four includes quite a collection of big-name programs — but this

FILE - Duke's Shane Battier drives on Maryland's Tahj Holden during the second half of Duke's 95-84 win in the semifinals of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Minneapolis on March 31, 2001. Duke set a record for biggest Final Four comeback. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Memorable Final Four games between conference rivals

By Noah Trister Mar. 31, 2022 02:31 AM EDT
Part of the NCAA Tournament's charm is that it can pit schools from different corners

Kansas head coach Bill Self and players hold up the winning trophy after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament against Miami, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. This year's Final Four is either unprecedented or pretty close. Kansas arrives having recently taken over the Division I lead in all-time wins. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
A look back at some of the best blue blood Final Fours

By Noah Trister Mar. 30, 2022 02:42 AM EDT
This year's Final Four is either unprecedented or pretty close. In one

University of Maryland athletic director, Damon Evans, right, hugs Kevin Willard as university president Darryll Pines, left, looks on during a news conference introducing Willard as the new head coach of the Maryland men's NCAA college basketball team, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kevin Willard sees potential for greatness at Maryland

By Noah Trister Mar. 22, 2022 09:09 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kevin Willard can see the potential in Maryland's basketball

Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard reacts from the bench during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against TCU, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Maryland hires Seton Hall's Willard as basketball coach

By Noah Trister Mar. 21, 2022 10:19 AM EDT
Kevin Willard and Maryland both achieved a degree of success over the past decade.

Arizona players celebrate after defeating UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Picking the bracket: Big Ten resurgence, but title goes West

By Noah Trister Mar. 13, 2022 10:00 PM EDT
Last season's NCAA Tournament ultimately unfolded in familiar fashion.

Madness arrives in 1st round of the Big South Tournament

By Noah Trister Mar. 03, 2022 01:31 AM EST
The Big South Tournament had a month's worth of madness on one March day.

Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) and forward Julian Reese react after Scott scored a basket against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 81-65. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
With Cockburn out, No. 17 Illinois falls 81-65 to Maryland

By Noah Trister Jan. 21, 2022 09:09 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn's absence gives No. 17 Illinois another

Maryland interim head coach Danny Manning reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in College Park, Md., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (Amy Davis/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Manning describes 'shock' of Turgeon's exit at Maryland

By Noah Trister Dec. 05, 2021 04:45 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Danny Manning's reaction to the coaching change at