![Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, left, and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando,...]()
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Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, left, and Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, reach for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.
![Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, right, tries to dribble past Ohio State's...]()
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Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, right, tries to dribble past Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
![Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, center, reacts during the second...]()
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, center, reacts during the second half of his team's 78-61 loss to Penn State in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.
![Kobe King, left, of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being...]()
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Kobe King, left, of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Eric Ayala of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gestures after making a three-point basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
![Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) passes the ball away from Wisconsin's...]()
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Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) passes the ball away from Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson (21) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins dunks the ball in first half during a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives against Ohio...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives against Ohio State forward Kyle Young, from left, forward Kaleb Wesson and guard Musa Jallow in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.
![Serrel Smith Jr. #10 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots over...]()
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Serrel Smith Jr. #10 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots over Thomas Allen #12 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
![Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, center, drives between Maryland guards Darryl...]()
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, center, drives between Maryland guards Darryl Morsell, left, and Anthony Cowan Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, left, directs his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) tries to control the ball...]()
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Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) tries to control the ball as he drives past Nebraska's Thomas Allen (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
![Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, left, shoots against Maryland's Anthony Cowan...]()
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Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, left, shoots against Maryland's Anthony Cowan (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich.
![Kobe King of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded...]()
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Kobe King of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Eric Ayala of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
![Penn State's Jamari Wheeler (5), left, loses the ball as...]()
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Penn State's Jamari Wheeler (5), left, loses the ball as Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.
![Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, reacts after fouling Michigan forward...]()
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Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, reacts after fouling Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, of Canada, (13) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) drives to the basket...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) drives to the basket past Penn State forward John Harrar (21), left, and Penn State guard Josh Reaves (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.
![Maryland's Anthony Cowan, right, drives against Michigan State's Foster Loyer...]()
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Maryland's Anthony Cowan, right, drives against Michigan State's Foster Loyer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich.
![Maryland guard Eric Ayala, left, reaches for possession of the...]()
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Maryland guard Eric Ayala, left, reaches for possession of the ball from Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland coach Mark Turgeon directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, posts up against Ohio State's Kaleb...]()
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, posts up against Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Illinois guard...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York.
![Penn State guard Myles Dread, right, defends Maryland guard Aaron...]()
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Penn State guard Myles Dread, right, defends Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.
![Maryland center Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives between Northwestern...]()
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Maryland center Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, drives between Northwestern guard Ryan Greer, left, and center Dererk Pardon in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.
![Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) drives to the basket past...]()
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Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) drives to the basket past Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives against Northwestern guard...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives against Northwestern guard Ryan Greer in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.
![Ohio State's Duane Washington, left, center, is fouled as Maryland's...]()
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Ohio State's Duane Washington, left, center, is fouled as Maryland's Jalen Smith, Eric Ayala and Ricky Lindo Jr., from left, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
![Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) takes a shot over Penn...]()
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Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) takes a shot over Penn State's Rasir Bolton (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) takes a shot over Penn...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) takes a shot over Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, muscles his way through the...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, muscles his way through the Indiana defense, including forward Juwan Morgan (13) during their game Friday night. Fernando had a double-double to lead the host Terrapins to an upset of the 22nd-ranked Hoosiers.
![Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) tries to get past Penn State's...]()
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) tries to get past Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.
![Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, center, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry,...]()
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Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, center, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, Kenny Goins, right, and Xavier Tillman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 69-55.
![Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins takes a shot...]()
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Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins takes a shot over Jon Teske #15 of the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.
![Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) tries to steal the ball...]()
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Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) tries to steal the ball from Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
![Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) shoots over Maryland guard Anthony...]()
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Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) shoots over Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1), forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) and guard Eric Ayala (5) in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.
![Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon on the sidelines during the...]()
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
![Maryland guard Eric Ayala, right, drives against Indiana guard Devonte...]()
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Maryland guard Eric Ayala, right, drives against Indiana guard Devonte Green in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland guard Eric Ayala, right, tries to steal possession from...]()
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Maryland guard Eric Ayala, right, tries to steal possession from Northwestern forward Vic Law in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park. Maryland won 70-52.
![Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers, left, drives against Maryland forward Bruno...]()
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Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers, left, drives against Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
![Mike Locksley, left, the new Maryland football coach shows Alabama...]()
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Mike Locksley, left, the new Maryland football coach shows Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts around the Xfinity Center before the men's basketball team faces No. 22 Indiana on Friday night.
![Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) blocks a shot by Maryland's Eric...]()
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Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) blocks a shot by Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
![Ohio State guard Keyshawn Woods, center, shoots over Maryland guard...]()
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Ohio State guard Keyshawn Woods, center, shoots over Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., from left, forward Ricky Lindo Jr., and guard Darryl Morsell in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) looks to make a pass...]()
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Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) looks to make a pass by the Indiana defense during their game Friday ninght at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland.
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, shoots over Michigan...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, shoots over Michigan center Jon Teske in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
![Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, left, steals the ball away from...]()
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, left, steals the ball away from Maryland guard Darryl Morsell (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
![Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland shoots while being guarded by...]()
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Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland shoots while being guarded by D'Mitrik Trice of Wisconsin in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 01, 2019, in Madison.
![Ohio State players watch the final moments of an NCAA...]()
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Ohio State players watch the final moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. smiles near Indiana guards Aljami...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. smiles near Indiana guards Aljami Durham, left, and Devonte Green after Cowan was fouled while driving the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 78-75.
![Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland and Thorir Thorbjarnarson of Nebraska...]()
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Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland and Thorir Thorbjarnarson of Nebraska grab for a loose ball at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb.
![Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, right, drives against Michigan forward Isaiah...]()
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Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, right, drives against Michigan forward Isaiah Livers in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
![Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins ties to dribbles...]()
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Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins ties to dribbles around Jon Teske #15 of the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.
![Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half...]()
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
![Maryland forward Jalen Smith, right, struggles for a rebound against...]()
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Maryland forward Jalen Smith, right, struggles for a rebound against Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
![Jalen Smith of the Maryland Terrapins drives on Isaiah Roby...]()
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Jalen Smith of the Maryland Terrapins drives on Isaiah Roby of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
![Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins drives the ball in the second...]()
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Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins drives the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
![Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy, left, drives past Maryland forwards Ricky...]()
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Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy, left, drives past Maryland forwards Ricky Lindo Jr., center, and Jalen Smith in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Iowa forward Luka Garza, center, watches from the bench with...]()
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Iowa forward Luka Garza, center, watches from the bench with teammates Ryan Kriener, left, and Connor McCaffery during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.
![Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr., right, drives past Maryland...]()
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Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr., right, drives past Maryland guard Serrel Smith Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, top, Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25),...]()
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Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, top, Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25), and Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) all try for a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis.
![Maryland guard Eric Ayala drives to the basket as Iowa...]()
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Maryland guard Eric Ayala drives to the basket as Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
![Eric Ayala #5 of the Maryland Terrapins dribbles on Thomas...]()
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Eric Ayala #5 of the Maryland Terrapins dribbles on Thomas Allen #12 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
![Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded...]()
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Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Maryland's Jalen Smith in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) shoots against Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
![Maryland forward Jalen Smith, left, shoots over Wisconsin forward Charles...]()
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Maryland forward Jalen Smith, left, shoots over Wisconsin forward Charles Thomas IV in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots as Michigan forward...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots as Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Wisconsin forward...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Wisconsin forward Aleem Ford, left, and guard Kobe King in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park. Cowan contributed a game-high 21 points to Maryland's 64-60 win.
![Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) drives to the basket past...]()
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Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) drives to the basket past Illinois guard Tevian Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York.
![Maryland guard Serrel Smith Jr. (10) dribbles past Penn State...]()
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Maryland guard Serrel Smith Jr. (10) dribbles past Penn State guard Rasir Bolton (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.
![Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates a three...]()
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Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates a three point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice (0) and Ethan Happ, right, during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
![Maryland's Jalen Smith, right, grabs a a loose ball from...]()
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Maryland's Jalen Smith, right, grabs a a loose ball from Ohio State's Kyle Young during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Maryland won 75-61.
![Wisconsin's Brevin Pritzl (1) and Tai Strickland (13) celebrate after...]()
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Wisconsin's Brevin Pritzl (1) and Tai Strickland (13) celebrate after Wisconsin defeated Maryland, 69-61, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
![Iowa guard Isaiah Moss grabs a rebound in front of...]()
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Iowa guard Isaiah Moss grabs a rebound in front of Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
![Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. walks on the court in...]()
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Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. walks on the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, gestures after scoring in...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, gestures after scoring in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gestures after making a 3-pointer...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gestures after making a 3-pointer in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, shoots over Northwestern...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, center, of Angola, shoots over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon, left, and forward Miller Kopp in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. Fernando contributed a game-high 22 points to Maryland's 70-52 win. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
![Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded...]()
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Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Jalen Smith of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., front, and forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, celebrate after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Indiana guard Romeo Langford stands on the court in the...]()
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Indiana guard Romeo Langford stands on the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) goes to the hoop as Minnesota's...]()
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) goes to the hoop as Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) defends him during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis.
![Maryland's Ricky Lindo (14) knocks the ball loose from Wisconsin's...]()
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Maryland's Ricky Lindo (14) knocks the ball loose from Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
![Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) and Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) compete...]()
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Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) and Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) compete for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
![Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0), Thorir Thorbjarnarson, rear, and Maryland's...]()
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Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0), Thorir Thorbjarnarson, rear, and Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. (1), go for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, and forward Bruno Fernando,...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, and forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, celebrate after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Michigan State's Kenny Goins shoots against Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left,...]()
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Michigan State's Kenny Goins shoots against Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, and Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 69-55.
![Michigan guard Zavier Simpson drives during the second half of...]()
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Michigan guard Zavier Simpson drives during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
![Maryland forwards Bruno Fernando, left, of Angola, and Ricky Lindo...]()
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Maryland forwards Bruno Fernando, left, of Angola, and Ricky Lindo Jr. embrace after an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won, 64-60.
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) drives between Indiana...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) drives between Indiana forward Justin Smith, left, and guard Devonte Green (11) in the first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday Jan. 11, 2019.
![Maryland guard Eric Ayala, left, drives against Purdue guard Carsen...]()
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Maryland guard Eric Ayala, left, drives against Purdue guard Carsen Edwards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, left, of Angola, drives past Wisconsin...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, left, of Angola, drives past Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) and Ethan Happ (22) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
![Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, dunks against Michigan State's Gabe Brown...]()
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando, right, dunks against Michigan State's Gabe Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich.
![Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, right, of Canada, protects the ball...]()
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Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, right, of Canada, protects the ball as he is pressured by Maryland forward Jalen Smith, left, and guard Darryl Morsell in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. drives past Iowa guard Joe...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. drives past Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
![Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, drives past Northwestern guard Anthony...]()
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Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, drives past Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park. Maryland won 70-52.
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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 16: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines takes a first half shot behind Ricky Lindo Jr. #14 of the Maryland Terrapins at Crisler Arena on February 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
![Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks the ball during the...]()
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York.
![Maryland's Darryl Morsell, center, shoots over Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods,...]()
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Maryland's Darryl Morsell, center, shoots over Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods, left, and Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
![Purdue guard Carsen Edwards, center, shoots against Maryland guard Darryl...]()
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Purdue guard Carsen Edwards, center, shoots against Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, forward Bruno Fernando and forward Jalen Smith, from left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Maryland forward Jalen Smith shoots over Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon,...]()
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Maryland forward Jalen Smith shoots over Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
![Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) goes to the basket against Nebraska's...]()
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Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) goes to the basket against Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) brings the ball up...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) brings the ball up court in front of Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York.
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Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) defends against Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
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Bruno Fernando of Maryland handles the ball while being guarded by Ethan Happ of Wisconsin in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019 in Madison.
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Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland attempts a shot while being guarded by Nate Reuvers of Wisconsin in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Iowa forward Ryan Kriener, left, is fouled by Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Brad Davison of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Eric Ayala (5) of Maryland in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 01, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland's Eric Ayala, right, drives to the basket against Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland guard Darryl Morsell runs down the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon reacts during the second half of his team's NCAA college basketball game against Penn State Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) drives past Iowa guard Connor McCaffery during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.
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Bruno Fernando of the Maryland Terrapins drives on Brady Heiman of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) grabs a rebound over Minnesota center Matz Stockman (35), of Norway, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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The Maryland Terrapins fans hold up newspapers during introductions of Michigan Wolverines players before a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park, Maryland.
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Indiana guard Devonte Green, right, drives around Maryland guard Serrel Smith Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Northwestern forward Vic Law, right, shoots over Maryland guard Darryl Morsell in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando, left, and Jalen Smith (25) celebrate the 82-67 win over Minnesota during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis.
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Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, top, blocks a shot attempt by Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.
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Nebraska's Isaiah Roby (15) drives to the basket between Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) and Bruno Fernando, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
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Wisconsin's Ethan Happ dribbles while being guarded by Ricky Lindo Jr. of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins drives to the basket through Ignas Brazdeikis #13 and Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.
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Eric Ayala of Maryland draws a foul against Brad Davison of Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines pulls down a rebound between Bruno Fernando #23 and Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins second half during a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.
![Maryland forward Jalen Smith slams the ball during the second half of...]()
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Maryland forward Jalen Smith slams the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 78-61.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, drives against Minnesota center Matz Stockman, of Norway, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland coach Mark Turgeon talks to Bruno Fernando (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Maryland won 60-45.
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Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, right, shoots over Ohio State forward Andre Wesson in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-62.
![Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa, bottom, tries to keep possession as...]()
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Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa, bottom, tries to keep possession as he is surrounded by Maryland players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, drives against Purdue center Matt Haarms, guard Nojel Eastern and forward Grady Eifert, from left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon watches his team as they play Minnesota during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Minneapolis.
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Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis grabs a rebound next to Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates with a coach after defeating No. 13 Maryland 78-67 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.
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Nebraska's James Palmer Jr. (0), and Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr. go for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando grabs a rebound next to Iowa forward Luka Garza, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland's Anthony Cowan Jr., top, pulls up for a shot as Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Maryland won 75-61.
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Nebraska's Nana Akenten (25) wins a rebound against Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
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Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins and Eric Ayala #5 defend a shot attempt from Glynn Watson Jr. #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice, right, shoots over Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) reacts to a call, next to Maryland guard Darryl Morsell, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.
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Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) is fouled by Maryland guard Darryl Morsell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon directs his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, goes up for a layup against Maryland's Darryl Morsell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich.
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Former Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. sits courtside in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Maryland and Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
![Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) passes the ball away from Wisconsin's...]()
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Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) passes the ball away from Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson (21) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates a shot in the first half during a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.
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Maryland coach Mark Turgeon gesture during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Maryland won 75-61.
![Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, tries to get around Penn...]()
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Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, tries to get around Penn State guard Myles Dread, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) blocks a shot by Maryland forward Trace Ramsey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
![Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) is defended by Penn State...]()
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Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) is defended by Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.
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Wisconsin's Brad Davison attempts a shot while being guarded by Jalen Smith of Maryland in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
![Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) tries to get past...]()
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Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) tries to get past Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr., (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in State College, Pa.
![Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives against Indiana guard...]()
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives against Indiana guard Devonte Green (11) and forward Juwan Morgan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
![Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ, right, shoots over Maryland forward Jalen...]()
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Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ, right, shoots over Maryland forward Jalen Smith in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) drives on Maryland's Jalen Smith during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Purdue coach Matt Painter watches the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland guard Darryl Morsell stands on the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 16: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines drives around Darryl Morsell #11 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first period at Crisler Arena on February 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) gestures to teammate Aaron Wiggins after Wiggins made a 3-pointer in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, right, of Angola, grabs a rebound over Indiana forward Justin Smith in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) drives against Maryland's Eric Ayala during the second half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madiso. Davison had a game-high 21 points in Wisconsin's 69-61 win.
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Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot while being guarded by Bruno Fernando of Maryland in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland's Ricky Lindo (14) knocks the ball loose from Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, (23) reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Ricky Lindo Jr. #14 of the Maryland Terrapins reacts to a foul call in the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
![Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, posts up against Maryland's Bruno...]()
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Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, posts up against Maryland's Bruno Fernando during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon directs his players in the first half against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., center, shoots between Michigan guard Zavier Simpson, right, and forward Ignas Brazdeikis, of Canada, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Northwestern head coach Chris Collins directs his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
![Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland dribbles while being guarded by...]()
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Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland dribbles while being guarded by D'Mitrik Trice of Wisconsin in the first half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Ohio State guard Musa Jallow in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Cowan contributed a game-high 19 points to Maryland's 72-62 win.
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Anthony Cowan Jr. of Maryland attempts a shot while being guarded by D'Mitrik Trice of Wisconsin in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr., left, drives past Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) shoots against Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) during the second half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison. Wisconsin won 69-61.
![Maryland's Jalen Smith, top, goes for a basket against Nebraska's...]()
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Maryland's Jalen Smith, top, goes for a basket against Nebraska's Nana Akenten (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
![Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. walks on the court in...]()
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Maryland forward Ricky Lindo Jr. walks on the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in College Park.
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Ohio State guard Musa Jallow, left, steals the ball from Maryland forward Jalen Smith in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) drives against Northwestern center Dererk Pardon, from left, guard Anthony Gaines and forward Vic Law in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in College Park.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) celebrates with coach Mark Turgeon after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) drives to the basket between Maryland's Darryl Morsell, left, and Anthony Cowan Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23), of Angola, gestures in front of Michigan guard Jordan Poole after making a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Michigan guard Zavier Simpson is defended by Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23), of Angola, and Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13), of Canada, chase after the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Bruno Fernando #23 of the Maryland Terrapins dunks the ball in first half during a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the XFinity Center on March 3, 2019 in College Park.
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Jalen Smith #25 of the Maryland Terrapins drives into Tanner Borchardt #20 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Iowa forward Luka Garza, left, fights for a loose ball with Maryland forward Jalen Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) and Ethan Happ (22) during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. gets a hug from coach Mark Turgeon, front, after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Maryland won 66-65.
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Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) drives between Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) and D'Mitrik Trice during the first half Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
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Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, left, looks to pass the ball as Ohio State's C.J. Jackson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Maryland won 75-61. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Maryland's Bruno Fernando (23) drives around Nebraska's Tanner Borchardt (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
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Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) drives to the basket past Maryland forward Bruno Fernando (23) and guard Eric Ayala (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67.
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Maryland's Aaron Wiggins, right, shoots against Michigan State's Gabe Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 69-55.
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Maryland guard Darryl Morsell is fouled by Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, while driving to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in College Park, Md.
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Maryland coach Mark Turgeo yells to a referee during the first half against Wisconsin on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison. Wisconsin won, 69-61.
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Ethan Happ of Wisconsin attempts a shot between Ricky Lindo Jr., left, and Eric Ayala, right, of Maryland in the second half at the Kohl Center on Feb. 1, 2019, in Madison.
Maryland fans have complained since the Terps joined the Big Ten five years ago about the lack of rivalries, because of the league’s imbalanced schedule as well as the physical distance between their school and the other 13.
In terms of how the games played out, the matchups between Maryland and Purdue produced their share of down-to-the-wire finishes, including the first game this season at Mackey Arena in early December.
The biggest problem was similar to what the Terps had experienced for years against Duke and North Carolina: After Maryland had won the first two meetings in its first two seasons in the Big Ten, Purdue had won the next five.
That changed Tuesday night at Xfinity Center when the game followed a similar script — the Boilermakers jumping out to a big lead that reached double-digits early in the second half — but had a much different ending.
For Maryland and those fans who made it through the rush-hour traffic and the rain — many didn’t at the start, when the place was more than half-empty — it was a much happier result.
Here are 3 takeaways from Maryland’s 70-56 win:
1. Jalen Smith was a few missed shots away from a monster game.
Maryland coach Mark Turgeon summed it up best when he said of the freshman forward from Baltimore, “Stix was as bad as he could be and then he was as good as he could be.”
The former Mount Saint Joseph star and McDonald’s All-American set the tone early missing his first five shots — all in the first three minutes — and also set the tone during Maryland’s second-half comeback.
Smith, who eventually wound up with 14 of his team-high 16 points after halftime, was a more than respectable 7 of 15 from the field, but he missed all four of the 3-point shots he attempted.
While a couple of the 3-pointers were ill-advised, coming early in the shot clock and stopping momentum when Purdue star Carsen Edwards followed up by burying 3-pointers of his own, they showed something else.
Turgeon has been on Smith for being more aggressive, which he certainly was when he scored 10 during a stretch that saw he and fellow freshmen Eric Ayala and Aaron Wiggins score all 21 of their team’s points.
The Terps are 9-0 this season when the skinny 6-10 forward scores at least 15 points, which means there’s a pretty direct correlation between Smith playing well and Maryland winning.
2. This could be Turgeon’s best defensive team at Maryland.
Two days after the Terps lost at Purdue, they beat Loyola of Chicago, 55-41, at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore. It was, at the time, the fewest points scored this season by one of last season’s Final Four teams.
That suffocating defense has been on display again the past two games for Maryland, first with last week’s 60-45 win at Nebraska and then Tuesday night, when the Terps held the Boilermakers to 18 points in the second half.
Purdue coach Matt Painter marveled at Maryland’s defensive performance, especially because of how young the Terps are collectively. Sophomore Darryl Morsell was the catalyst, especially in the second half.
After holding Edwards to just seven points in the second half and forcing the Big Ten’s leading scorer to miss 11 of 13 shots, Morsell was asked if this was the best game of his career defensively.
“I don’t know,” he said. “I was locked in. He had 17 in the first half, so I kind of took it personal.”
Maryland and Morsell will certainly have their challenges the next two games on the road, when the Terps play at No. 6 Michigan Saturday and at No. 21 Iowa next Tuesday.
If Turgeon’s team can stay focused on getting through ball screens and not allowing too many open 3s — especially against the Hawkeyes and Jordan Bohannon — it has a chance to win both games.
3. Suddenly, the Big Ten race looks interesting — and wide open.
Had Maryland lost Tuesday night, it seemed unlikely that the Terps could get one of the top four spots in the Big Ten standings and a much coveted double-bye in next month’s Big Ten tournament in Chicago.
Because Maryland won and the Wolverines lost at Penn State, the Terps now find themselves at 10-4 in the league, just a half game behind Purdue (10-3) and a game behind both Michigan and Michigan State (11-3).
Maryland is also only a game ahead of fifth-place Wisconsin. Despite the fact that the teams split their regular season games, the Badgers hold the tiebreaker because of their win over Michigan last month.
The Terps have the most difficult schedule of any of the teams left in contention, with two games left against the Wolverines and road trips to Ann Arbor as well as Iowa City and State College (where Maryland has lost the last two times).
Consider this about Saturday’s matchup at the Crisler Center, where the Terps will try to get Turgeon’s critics to stop talking about his 0-18 record against ranked teams on the road since coming to Maryland eight years ago.
A year ago, an unranked Maryland team lost to then-No. 23 Michigan when the Terps allowed the Wolverines to score with 1.2 seconds remaining after Kevin Huerter’s 3-pointer had seemingly completed a huge comeback.
Since its 17-0 start, Michigan has looked at least vulnerable. While the Wolverines have yet to lose at home, the Terps are a much better team, especially on the road, than they were a year ago.
A win Saturday could go a long way for Maryland securing a top four spot in the Big Ten, and while winning the league still seems like a long shot, it certainly should make the next few weeks even more interesting.
