SCHEDULE/RESULTS 2002-03 TERRAPIN GAME NOTES MARYLAND (2-0, 0-0 ACC) N12 [12/15] (Ohio) ESPN2 W, 64-49 GAME # N27 [11/11] The Citadel CSN W, 97-49 11 MARYLAND (2-0) vs. DUQUESNE (1-2) N30 [11/11] Duquesne RJ 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2002 • 8:00 p.m. D3 v. Indiana-1 ESPN 9:00 p.m. COMCAST CENTER (17,950), COLLEGE PARK, MD. D7 v. Notre Dame-2 Raycom/CSN 3:30 p.m. 33 D8 v. GW or Texas-2 Raycom/CSN 1:00 or 3:30 D14 Florida CBS 2:00 p.m. D23 UMBC CSN 8:00 p.m. TERPS WRAP UP COMCAST-OPENING HOMESTAND WITH DUQUESNE D29 • Georgia Tech FSN 5:30 p.m. • The Maryland team (No. 11 AP, No. 11 USA Today/ESPN) concludes the three-game homestand that J4 Wagner RJ 1:00 p.m. J8 Hampton RJ 8:00 p.m. opened Comcast Center and the 2002-03 season when Duquesne (1-2) visits College Park on Saturday. The Terps J11 • Florida State RJ 1:30 p.m. (2-0) meet the Dukes at 8 p.m. in a game that will be aired live regionally on Raycom-Jefferson Pilot Sports, on WDCA J15 • at Wake Forest RJ 9:00 p.m. (Ch. 20 in Washington, D.C.) and WNUV (Ch. 54 in the Baltimore area). J18 • Duke ABC 1:30 p.m. J22 • at ESPN 7:00 p.m. • The Terrapins head into the game against the Dukes having extended their national-leading non-conference home court J25 • at Clemson RJ 4:00 p.m. win streak to 86 games. Maryland posted a 97-49 victory over The Citadel on Wednesday, once again being led by J30 • NC State RJ 9:00 p.m. F2 Loyola (Md.) RJ 1:00 p.m. the hot hand of sharpshooting senior . Nicholas was a career-high 5-for-7 from 3-point range for a career- F6 • Virginia ESPN2 9:00 p.m. high 28 points. Meanwhile, All-America candidate put together an all-around solid performance with 13 F9 • at Georgia Tech CBS 1:00 p.m. F12 • at Florida State RJ 9:00 p.m. points, five assists, five steals and three rebounds. Freshmen Nik Caner-Medley and John Gilchrist were also F16 • Wake Forest FSN 8:00 p.m. impressive, totaling 12 and 10 points, respectively, while neither played more than 20 minutes. F19 • at Duke ESPN 9:00 p.m. F22 • North Carolina RJ 2:00 p.m. • Duquesne comes to town with a 1-2 record after falling at home to Cleveland State, 74-67, on Wednesday. The Dukes F25 • Clemson RSN 7:00 p.m. had beaten West Virginia at home after a season-opening loss to crosstown-rival Pittsburgh. Four Dukes average more M2 • at NC State FSN 8:00 p.m. M9 • at Virginia FSN 8:00 p.m. than 10 points per game, led by junior forward Ron Dokes. Junior Jimmy Tricco paced the squad in its loss to Cleveland M13-16 at ACC Tournament-3 RJ-ESPN TBA State with 17 points and six rebounds.

[ ] indicates gametime AP and USA Today/ESPN rankings • The Dukes are looking for their first win in eight tries when they take on the Terps in Saturday’s match-up. Maryland * Atlantic Coast Conference game posted its seventh win of the series, 81-47, in 1998. Each of the other meetings took place between 1972 and 1983. 1 ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Indianapolis, Ind. (Conseco Fieldhouse) 2 BB&T Classic at Washington, D.C. (MCI Center) 3 ACC Tournament at Greensboro, N.C. (Greensboro Coliseum) TERP STREAKS & STORYLINES • Saturday’s game marks the third men’s basketball contest to be played in Maryland’s $125 million state-of-the-art Comcast Center. Terrapin basketball is still the hottest ticket in town, as Wednesday’s game against The Citadel drew 17,503 despite the fact that many Maryland students had left campus for Thanksgiving break. Last Sunday’s opening BROADCAST INFORMATION game at the new arena attracted a sell out crowd of 17,950. TV: Live regional telecast on Raycom-Jefferson Pilot Sports. Mike • Maryland began its 80th consecutive basketball season against Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 24, and the Terps now own a Hogewood and Eddie Fogler call the action. Dave Barringer pro- duces. 2-0 record in their new venue. Comcast Center is historically the fourth home of Terrapin basketball, following: The Radio: Terrapin Sports Network, flagship stations WBAL (AM-1090 Gymnasium (1923-24 to 1930-31); Ritchie Coliseum (1931-32 to 1954-55); and Cole Field House (1955-56 to 2001-02). in Baltimore) and WMAL (AM-630 in Washington). Pregame starts 30 minutes before tipoff. Johnny Holliday and Chris Knoche call • Following the Terps’ victory in their home opener last Sunday, Maryland moved to No. 11 in both the AP and USA the action. Tom Marchitto produces. Today/ESPN Polls. The Terps were ranked No. 13/15 according to the preseason votes, and moved to No. 12 in last Internet: Audio and live stats can be accessed by logging on to www.umterps.com. week’s AP poll. 2002-03 MARYLAND ROSTER AND QUICK NOTES Probable Starters (G-GS) Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Notes G 5 Calvin McCall (2-2) 6-3 210 Sr. Orlando, Fla. 3.5 4.0 Earned two starts in as many games F/C 33 Ryan Randle (2-2) 6-9 255 Sr. Duncanville, Texas 11.0 5.5 Career-high 15 points vs. Miami (Ohio) MEDIA INFORMATION F/C 45 Tahj Holden (2-2) 6-10 270 Sr. Red Bank, N.J. 3.0 2.0 Averaged 16.0 pts/8.5 rebs in exhibitions Assoc. SID/Men’s Basketball Kevin Messenger G 12 Drew Nicholas (2-2) 6-3 165 Sr. Hempstead, N.Y. 22.0 2.0 Career-high 28 pts vs. The Citadel Phone w: 301-314-7066; h: 301-474-9555 G 25 Steve Blake (2-2) 6-3 172 Sr. Miami Lakes, Fla. 11.0 2.5 Active national leader with 764 career assists Email [email protected] Terp Reserves (G-GS) Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Notes Asst. SID/Men’s Basketball Mark Fratto Phone w: 301-314-8052; h: 301-779-7619 F/C 1 Jamar Smith (2-0) 6-9 239 Jr. Sicklerville, N.J. 3.5 5.5 Junior College All-American at Allegany CC Email [email protected] G 2 Andre Collins (2-0) 5-9 180 So. Crisfield, Md. 5.0 1.0 Nine points in eight minutes vs. The Citadel Associate A.D./Media Relations Dave Haglund F/C 4 Travis Garrison (2-0) 6-8 234 Fr. Suitland, Md. 5.0 4.5 Paced newcomers with 8 pts, 6 rebs vs. Miami Phone w: 301-314-7064; h: 301-879-2518 G 11 John Gilchrist (2-0) 6-3 190 Fr. Virginia Beach, Va. 6.0 1.0 10 points, three assists in 13 minutes on Wed. Email [email protected] G 13 Chris McCray (2-0) 6-4 166 Fr. Capital Heights, Md. 3.0 2.0 Lanky shooting guard will back up Nicholas Media Relations Fax 301-314-9094 F 20 Darien Henry (1-0) 6-6 202 So. Roxbury, N.J. 1.0 1.5 Walk-on saw first official action on Wednesday For additional media information, see the final page of this release. F 21 Mike Grinnon (2-0) 6-6 195 So. Huntington, N.Y. 0.0 0.0 Saw first-half action vs. The Citadel F 22 Nik Caner-Medley (2-0) 6-8 220 Fr. Portland, Maine 6.5 3.0 12 points and two blocks vs. the Bulldogs 2003 MARYLAND BASKETBALL2001-02 • 2002MARYLAND NCAA CHAMPIONSbasketball MARYLAND VS. DUQUESNE ... P. 2-2-2 • Maryland is currently riding an eight-game win streak first established during last ON DECK season’s NCAA Tournament run. Overall, the Terps have been winners of 21 of • Maryland’s game on Saturday is the last of three straight home games to open their last 22, and 26 of their last 28. Comcast Center during the first week of the regular season. • The Terps own an 20-game home win streak dating to their last loss on Feb. 14, • The Terps make their first road trip of the season to battle Indiana in a rematch of last 2001 — 74-71 to Florida State. It is the team’s longest overall homecourt streak spring’s national championship game. At Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the since a 21-game streak between the 1993-94 (1), ‘94-95 (16) and ‘95-96 (4) sea- Terps and Hoosiers will grapple in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday, Dec. sons. Maryland’s longest home win streak of all-time is 24 games set between the 3 (9:00 p.m., ESPN). 1979-08 and 1980-81 seasons. • The Terps play six games during their first two weeks of the season, including their • Maryland has played 133 consecutive home games since suffering consecutive annual participation in the BB&T Classic at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. home defeats. The last time Maryland lost back-to-back home dates was during the on Dec. 7 & 8. Co-host George Washington battles Texas on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1992-93 season. 1 p.m., followed by the Terps and Notre Dame at 3:30. Winners and losers meet • Maryland owns the nation’s longest non-conference homecourt win streak which during consolation and championship games on Sunday at 1 and 3:30 p.m. All spans 86 games and over 12 years. The streak began on Dec. 30, 1989 against games are televised live on Comcast SportsNet. Alcorn State. The Terps’ last non-league home defeat was on Dec. 12, 1989 vs. Coppin State. The streak began at Cole Field House and continues at Comcast Center in 2002-03. CONSISTENCY & EXCELLENCE • Senior Steve Blake enters Saturday’s game with 764 assists, 236 from • Maryland made a repeat appearance at the NCAA Final Four last season and is becoming the fourth Division I player in history to reach 1,000 assists. The only the ONLY school in the nation that has advanced to the Elite Eight in each of the others are all former ACC players — Bobby Hurley (1,076), Chris Corchiani past two seasons. (1,038) and Ed Cota (1,030). Blake is the nation’s active leader in career assists, • The Terps also are the ONLY school to have achieved ALL of the following: averaging 7.01 per game. — Appeared in each of the last nine NCAA Tournaments from 1994 to 2002 • Blake needs 36 assists to become the 23rd player in NCAA history with 800. (Arizona, Cincinnati, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland and UCLA). • Blake led the ACC in assists as a sophomore (6.9) and a junior (7.9), and ranked — Advanced to the Sweet Sixteen at least six times since 1994 (Arizona, Con- second in the country last season while guiding Maryland to the NCAA title. necticut, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland). • Midway through the first half on Wednesday, the Terrapins’ “next” generation all hit — Won at least 25 games over each of the past four seasons from 1999 to 2002 the floor at the same time. Junior Jamar Smith was joined by the four freshmen: (Duke, Maryland, Cincinnati, Gonzaga). Nik Caner-Medley, Travis Garrison, John Gilchrist and Chris McCray. It was the first time all season that the five newcomers were in the line-up together.

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous School) Location: College Park, Md. Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) 1 Jamar Smith F/C 6-9 239 Jr.-JC Sicklerville, N.J. (Overbrook/Allegany CC) Enrollment: 34,160 Founded: 1807 2 Andre Collins G 5-9 160 So.-1V Crisfield, Md. (Crisfield/Hargrave Military) Colors: Red, White, Black, Gold 4 Travis Garrison F/C 6-8 234 Fr.-HS Suitland, Md. (DeMatha) Nickname: Terrapins, Terps Arena (Capacity): Comcast Center (17,950) 5 Calvin McCall G 6-3 210 Sr.-3V Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips) President: Dr. C.D. Mote Jr. (California ‘59) Athletics Director: Dr. Deborah A. Yow (Elon ‘74) 11 John Gilchrist G 6-3 190 Fr.-HS Virginia Beach, Va. (Salem) 12 Drew Nicholas G 6-3 165 Sr.-3V Hempstead, N.Y. (Long Island Lutheran) 2001-02 Overall Record: 32-4 — NCAA Champions 2001-02 Conference Record/Finish: 15-1/Regular Season 13 Chris McCray G 6-4 166 Fr.-HS Capital Heights, Md. (Fairmont Heights) Champions 2001-02 Final Rankings: No. 1 (USA Today/ESPN), No. 4 (AP) 20 Darien Henry F 6-6 202 So.-HS Roxbury, N.J. (Seton Hall Prep) 21 Mike Grinnon F 6-6 198 So.-1V Huntington, N.Y. (St. Dominic) COACHING STAFF 22 Nik Caner-Medley F 6-8 220 Fr.-HS Portland, Maine (Deering) Head Coach: (Maryland ’68/14th season) 25 Steve Blake G 6-3 172 Sr.-3V Miami Lakes, Fla. (Oak Hill (Va.) Academy) Assistant Coach: (Maryland ’89/7th season) Assistant Coach: (Catholic ’89/12th season) 33 Ryan Randle F/C 6-9 255 Sr.-1V Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville/Allegany CC) Assistant Coach: Matt Kovarik (Maryland ’98/2nd season) Director of Basketball Operations: Troy Wainwright (Maryland 45 Tahj Holden F/C 6-10 270 Sr.-3V Red Bank, N.J. (Red Bank Regional) ’90/7th season) Trainer: J.J. Bush (Florida State ‘69/31st season) TEAM CAPTAINS Strength & Conditioning Coach: Kurtis Shultz (Maryland ‘95/ 4th season) Maryland captains for 2002-03 — seniors Steve Blake, Tahj Holden and Drew Nicholas. PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

22 Nik Caner-Medley (F) KAY-nur-MED-lee 45 Tahj Holden (F/C) Tahj (rhymes with mirage) 1 Jamar Smith (F/C) juh-MARR Matt Kovarik, Asst. Coach koh-VARR-ick Jimmy Patsos, Asst. Coach PAT-sohs

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WHAT ARE THE CHANCES? PLAYING “D” Seats For The Disabled 170 20 Unbelievably, the Duquesne/Maryland match-up is The tenacious defense for which the Terps and Gary Restrooms 37 4 the 2,005th men’s basketball game ever for both schools: Williams have been known has been evident in the opening Concession Stands 12 4 Maryland, in its 80th season is 1,189-815 (.593); games of 2002-03. The Terrapins held Miami (Ohio) to 29.1 Luxury Suites 20 0 Duquesne, in its 87th season, is 1,178-826 (.588). percent shoting from the field and The Citadel to only 32.7 Building Site On-Campus On-Campus percent. Heritage Hall Yes (capacity 400) None THE DUKES’ NEW ARENA TOUR Maryland also held both opponents to 49 points in its Auxiliary Competition & Practice Venue opening two contests. The Terps have allowed the fewest Yes (Capacity 1,500) None Including the Dukes’ trip to College Park, Duquesne points in its first two games (98) since the 1996-97 season, Terps Merchandise Store Yes None will have visited two sparkling new arenas in the squad’s when Maryland held Penn State (53) and NC State (38) to first two away games of the season. The Dukes visited the only 91 points in the opening two games. * within an eight-minute walk University of Pittsburgh’s $100 million, 12,508 seat Peterson Events Center in their season-opener on Nov. 23. COMCAST CENTER GIFT On Saturday the Dukes will see Maryland’s $125 RUNNING AND GUNNING million, 17,950 seat Comcast Center. Tight defense has yielded points for the Terps and Maryland basketball teams began play at Comcast Maryland’s up-tempo style of play has been key in the Center for the 2002-03 season, thanks to a $20 million 2002-03 season’s early goings. naming rights gift to the university announced on Jan. 5, THE SERIES VS. DUQUESNE The Terps have outscored opponents 31-6 on fast breaks 1999. Comcast Corporation later increased its gift by $5 Maryland holds a 7-0 lead in the series vs. the Dukes, in the first two games, and hold a 74-11 advantage in terms million in order to include naming rights on the floor. with the last game having been played in 1998. The Terps of points off turnovers. The gift is part of a business partnership that also and Dukes faced off once each season in 1972, 1973, On Wednesday night against The Citadel, the Terrapins includes the provision of cable television services to uni- 1974 and 1975. forced 30 Bulldog turnovers, resulting in a 45-0 points off versity residence halls. turnovers advantage. The Comcast gift was the largest single donation ever Date H/A/N Result to the flagship campus, and it matches the largest known 2-9-72 H W, 85-71 corporate naming gift in the United States for a college WELCOME TO COMCAST CENTER 2-21-73 A W, 81-71 athletic facility. The $25 million represents a significant por- 2-20-74 H W, 98-72 University of Maryland’s Comcast Center is the nation’s tion of the university's share of the cost of construction on 2-23-75 A W, 103-82 newest and most state-of-the-art college basketball facility. 12-11-82 H W, 85-64 the planned $125 million arena, which was constructed on 12-10-83 A W, 78-67 With a capacity of nearly 18,000 (17,950), it is the third- the north side of the campus under the auspices of the 11-23-98 H W, 81-47 largest structure in the ACC. It is second to only North Maryland Stadium Authority. Carolina’s Smith Center (21,572) for an on-campus arena. Comcast Center replaces 14,500-seat Cole Field House THE DIFFERENCE ONE GAME MAKES as the athletics department’s primary indoor competition THE BANNER The young Terrapins showed signs of improvement in venue, ending a 47-year run which produced many memo- Unveiled on Nov. 24, 2002, as part of Comcast several areas between their season opener vs. Miami rable events and championships — including the 1966 and Center’s opening ceremonies, was an 8-foot by 12-foot (Ohio) (Nov. 27) and their contest with The Citadel. 1970 college basketball Final Fours. banner proclaiming Maryland as the 2002 NCAA Cham- Maryland boosted its percentage, 3-point Besides an expanded capacity, Comcast Center pro- pion. The banner hangs from a perch just below the arena’s shooting, bench points, points off turnovers and fast break vides a much more functional and expansive facility for east roof, overlooking the Maryland bench. points from Game 1 to Game 2. athletics department offices and the ability to host community A national championship banner was first revealed at events. Cole Field House during the team’s postseason banquet Category Game 1 Game 2 While considerable efforts have been made to maintain on April 11, 2002, just ten days after winning the crown. Field Goal % 39.2 51.6 a vocal, collegiate atmosphere as part of the Comcast Cen- With the series of other team and individual banners 3-Point % 20.0 63.2 ter crowd, numerous amenities make spectator viewing moved to Comcast Center, the Terps unveiled the perma- Bench Points 16 44 nent national championship banner, publicly and on na- Point Off Turnovers 29 45 much more pleasurable. A look at some comparisons be- Fast break Points 8 45 tween the old and the new: tional television, on Sunday evening. Comcast Cole Capacity 17,950 14,500 THE NEW TERPS Total Sq. Ft. 440,000 202,000 Five seniors and a pair of sophomores return this On-Site Parking 6,000* 4,900 season for the defending champs, but added to the cast are

2003 MARYLAND BASKETBALL • 2002 NCAA CHAMPIONS MARYLAND VS. DUQUESNE ... P. 4-4-4 five newcomers who make for a varied mix of young and 86-STRAIGHT WINS TERPS veteran talent for head coach Gary Williams. Maryland owns the nation’s-longest non-conference by the numbers Returning is just one starter, three primary reserves homecourt win streak (86) which spans more than 12 calen- and three role players. Gone are last season’s top four dar years, and continues this season at Comcast Center. 5 (?) scorers, but among the returners are three of the most — Maryland won its final 84 non-conference games at Can Ryan Randle end his season in a champi- onship game for the fifth consecutive year? Af- experienced players in the country when you consider Cole Field House without a loss. Maryland’s now-14-sea- that Steve Blake, Tahj Holden and Drew Nicholas ter winning a state 5A championship in Texas son run during the Gary Williams Era has resulted in an 87- in 1999, he has played in two national JC title each has played in 13 NCAA Tournament games in their 1 all-time mark at home against non-ACC opponents. games and won an NCAA crown in 2002. careers, and 315 career games between them. Add Ryan — The Terps’ last non-league home defeat was Dec. 7 Randle, a regular on the 2002 national championship team, Including Maryland, just seven teams have ap- and the Terps boast a wealth of experience in its starting 12, 1989 vs. Coppin State. The streak began on Dec. 30, peared in each of the last nine NCAA Tourna- lineup. 1989 against Alcorn State. ments (1994 to 2002). How many teams in the country can you name that Within the past two seasons, Maryland has twice beaten 7. 01 Steve Blake’s career average. will start four seniors with as much experience? a nationally-ranked team to keep the streak alive — includ- ing No. 16 Oklahoma in 2000-01 and No. 2 Illinois in 2001- 15 Coupled with the experience, though, is a bench that 02. The Terrapins host top-ten rated Florida at Comcast Terps’ ACC victories in 2002 were a school record. lacks it, period. Talented, yes, but young and unproven. Center on Dec. 14. Williams adds a JC All-American and a Prep All- 17 Victories needed by Gary Williams to reach the American, and three other freshmen who each were ranked 500th win of his career. as Top 100 recruits a year ago. The Terps’ bench is tal- WILLIAMS AMONG THE ELITE ented, but young, and developing quickly. A quick glance: Gary Williams is in his 14th season at Maryland and 20 his 25th season overall as a college head coach. Current home win streak for the Terrapins, span- Nik Caner-Medley: National High School Coaches ning 18 victories at Cole Field House and two Association Boys Basketball Player of the Year in 2002 ... The 1968 Maryland alum and former point guard has at the state-of-the-art Comcast Center. 6-8 lefty who shoots well, attacks the basket and will play become the winningest NCAA Tournament coach in Mary- 20 a small forward position ... land history, with an 19-8 record. Overall, he is 23-11 in Terps have won at least 20 games in six con- secutive seasons, and in 7-of-8. Travis Garrison: Terps’ most highly-acclaimed prep NCAA Tournament play including three appearances be- prospect who played at nearby powerhouse DeMatha tween stints at Boston College and Ohio State. 25 The Terps join Cincinnati, Gonzaga and Duke High School in Hyattsville ... powerfully-built 6-8 standout He is the first coach to lead his alma mater to a national as the only schools with 25 or more wins in who shoots well for his size ... title since NC State’s Norm Sloan accomplished the feat in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002. John Gilchrist: Talented, explosive guard who can 1974. He also is the first coach to guide his alma mater to 32 play both backcourt positions ... two-time AP Prep Player consecutive Final Fours since Guy Lewis took Houston to Terps’ victories in 2002 were a school record. The previous record was 28-6 in 1999. of the Year in the state of Virginia ... three straight from 1982-84. Williams is 17 victories from notching the 500th win of 36 x 9 Chris McCray: Agile shooter from Fairmont High Blake’s career games with nine assists or more. School in nearby Capital Heights ... slender, with long his career, and joining an elite group of coaches to reach the plateau. Currently, Williams is the 21st-leading coach in 37 vs. 4 arms, will backup Drew Nicholas ... Public restrooms at Comcast Center vs. four at America with 483 career wins. Jamar Smith: JC All-American at Allegany College Cole Field House. in Cumberland, Md., where he played a season alongside — Besides winning the 2002 national title, Williams 50 Ryan Randle in 2001 ... athletic leaper who can play was bestowed honors as the national and ACC Coach of Total NCAA appearances by Maryland’s senior class. inside or outside, and will join Garrison in teaming with the Year. returning forwards Randle and Tahj Holden in the Terps’ — His 23 NCAA Tournament wins are eighth among 57 Maryland has been ranked among the AP Top interior... active coaches. 25 in 57 consecutive weeks, dating to Nov. 22, — He is the only coach to reach the NCAA Elite Eight 1999. in each of the past two seasons. 86 HOME WIN STREAK Maryland’s non-conference homecourt win Maryland has won 20 straight home games including — He is one of just five coaches to reach the NCAA streak is the longest in the country. Sweet Sixteen in four of the past five seasons (1998 to an undefeated campaign, 15-0, in 2002. It is the eighth- 87 2002); and one of six coaches to reach the Sweet Sixteen longest home streak in the country and resumes this season Career victories by Terps’ senior class. Blake & in six of the last nine years (1994 to 2002). at Comcast Center. Nicholas have played in all of them. — He is one of only seven coaches to boast a string of 122 The overall home win streak, dating to 2000-01, is nine straight trips to the NCAA Tournament (1994 to 2002). Combined victories from 1998-99 to 2001-02. Maryland’s longest overall homecourt streak since a 21- 130 vs. 0 game string between the 1993-94 (1), ‘94-95 (16) and ‘95- Career starts by Maryland seniors vs. career 96 (4) seasons. CONSECUTIVE POLLS starts by non-seniors. The school record is a 24-game home win streak Maryland has appeared in the AP writers Top 25 poll in 764 between the 1979-80 (16) and 1980-81 (8) seasons. 57 consecutive weeks, entering the Duquesne game. The Steve Blake is the NCAA’s active career assists leader. The 2001-02 campaign was Maryland’s first undefeated Terps have appeared in the USA Today/ESPN coaches season at home since going 16-0 in 1994-95. It was Top 25 poll in 50 consecutive weeks. 17,950 Last season, Maryland, Duke and Kansas were the New attendance record at a Maryland basket- Maryland’s fourth undefeated season at Cole Field House ball game, set at the season-opener vs. Miami (2002, 1995, 1980, 1972), and its fifth overall (1928). only schools to earn Top 10 rankings from start to finish in (Ohio). both polls throughout the season. WWW.U TERPS.COM MARYLAND VS. DUQUESNE ... P. 5-5-5 The Terrapins were one of just nine teams nationally to assists. Maryland averages 20.0 assists per game, while TERPS remain in the AP Top 25 from start to finish during the 2002 opponents average 8.5. in the polls season (Kansas, Maryland, Duke, Alabama, Florida, — Maryland led the ACC and finished 2002 with Kentucky, Oklahoma State, Illinois, Stanford). 19.83 assists per game, compared to its ACC-leading Only Duke, Florida, Kansas and Maryland have In fact, Maryland joins just Duke, Florida and Kansas 19.2 in 2001. remained in every AP Top 25 poll since the start of as the only clubs to remain in the top 25 through every week The nation’s top assist teams from 2002: the 2000-01 season. since the start of the 2000-01 season. 2002 NCAA Team Assists G Pts. Avg. AP Rankings Nov. 25, 2002 (Record) Pts. LW 26 OF 28 - TIES BEST EVER 1. Kansas 37 767 20.7 1. Arizona (60) (1-0) 1,740 1 2. Maryland 36 714 19.8 From November 2001 and into March 2002, Maryland 2. Kansas (9) (2-0) 1,679 2 3. Notre Dame 33 629 19.1 3. Texas (2-0) 1,506 3 recorded the winningest stretch of games in history. Never 4. Alabama (2-0) 1,493 4 4. Texas Tech 32 588 18.4 5. Pittsburgh (1) (1-0) 1,429 5 before have the Terps won 26 games within a 28-game 6. Duke (1-0) 1,405 6 span. 7. Florida (3-0) 1,297 8 Maryland continues in the 2002-03 season having won BLAKE’S ASSAULT ON ASSISTS 8. Oklahoma (2-1) 1,294 7 9. Michigan State (1-0) 1,156 9 25 of its last 27: Senior point guard Steve Blake became Maryland’s 10. Oregon (1-0) 1,066 10 career leader in assists on Feb. 20, 2002, at Clemson. 11. Maryland (1-0) 915 12 Dates Overall Streak This season, he can challenge the all-time leaders in the 12. Connecticut (1-0) 844 14 13. Marquette (3-0) 776 16 — Dec. 27, 2001 to present 26 of 28 ACC and NCAA. 14. UCLA (0-0) 759 15 (2002 NCAA champs won 24 of 26 to conclude 2001-02 With 764 career assists, Steve Blake is on pace to 15. Kentucky (0-0) 670 17 season; 2-0 to begin 2002-03 season) 16. Xavier (2-1) 643 11 move among the top five in NCAA history — perhaps just 17. Georgia (1-1) 606 18 — Nov. 9, 2001 to March 8, 2002 26 of 28 the fourth to reach 1,000 for a career. The others to reach 18. Missouri (1-0) 506 20 (lost season opener and won 26 of 28 before falling to 19. Indiana (0-0) 463 22 1,000: Duke’s Bobby Hurley, NC State’s Chris Corchiani NC State in ACC Tournament) 20. Gonzaga (1-0) 454 21 and North Carolina’s Ed Cota. 21. Cincinnati (1-0) 325 23 — Jan. 31, 1971 to Jan. 9, 1973 25 of 27 Blake needs 236 helpers to reach 1,000. He needs 22. Tulsa (2-0) 265 25 (1972 NIT Champions won 15 of 17 to end 1971-72 23. Mississippi State (0-1) 233 12 36 assists to become the 23rd player in NCAA history season; 10 straight to begin 1972-73 season) 24. Minnesota (1-0) 198 24 with 800 for a career. He is currently ranked ninth in ACC 25. Wisconsin (3-0) 97 NR — Feb. 2, 1974 to Dec. 27, 1975 24 of 26 history, and is approaching the top 25 all-time nationally. Others Receiving Votes: Stanford 91, Virginia 86, Notre Dame 81, (11 of 12 to end 1973-74 season; 13 of 14 to begin Illinois 76, Creighton 57, Wyoming 54, Louisville 41, N.C. State 41, Texas Tech 31, Oklahoma State 31, Boston College 29, Pennsylvania 1974-75 season) 27, Georgia Tech 25, Ohio State 23, LSU 22, USC 20, California 19, NCAA Career Assists (Last Season) Assists Syracuse 15, Pepperdine 13, Temple 11, Memphis 11, North Carolina 1. Bobby Hurley, Duke (1993) 1,076 11, Georgetown 10, UNLV 8, Southern Illinois 5, Ohio 4, Arizona State NO PASSING COINCIDENCE 2. Chris Corchiani, NC State (1991) 1,038 3, La.-Lafayette 3, Charlotte 2, Utah 2, St.. Joseph’s 2, St.. Bonaventure The Terps have prided themselves in leading the ACC 1, Hawaii 1. 3. Ed Cota, North Carolina (2000) 1,030 in assists the last two seasons, and leading all teams during 4. Keith Jennings, E. Tennessee St. (1991) 983 the 2001 NCAA Tournament. It is no coincidence that when 5. Sherman Douglas, Syracuse (1989) 960 USA Today/ESPN Rankings the Terps perform well, their passing contributes to greater 6. Tony Miller, Marquette (1995) 956 Nov. 25, 2002 (Record) Pts. LW shot selection. 1. Arizona (27) (1-0) 771 1 7. , Portland & UNLV (1991) 950 2. Kansas (4) (2-0) 743 2 Two games into the young 2002-03 season, the Terrapins 8. , Notre Dame & Okla. St. (2000) 947 3. Texas (2-0) 658 5 have more than doubled their opponents when it comes to 9. , Oregon State (1990) 939 4. Duke (1-0) 632 6 5. Pittsburgh (1-0) 631 4 10. Orlando Smart, San Francisco (1994) 902 6. Alabama (2-0) 589 8 7. Florida (3-0) 584 7 8. Oklahoma (2-1) 571 3 2002-03 RANKINGS WATCH — TERPS AND OPPONENTS IN THE POLLS 9. Oregon (1-0) 525 9 Maryland AP High/Low — 11/13 Maryland USA High/Low — 11/15 10. Michigan State (1-0) 497 10 Associated Press N N 11. Maryland (1-0) 391 15 SCHOOL ps 18 25 12. Connecticut (1-0) 375 14 Texas 4 3 3 13. Marquette (3-0) 338 19 Duke 6 6 6 Florida 7 8 7 14. UCLA (0-0) 334 12 MARYLAND 13 12 11 15. Xavier (2-1) 286 11 Indiana 21 22 19 16. Kentucky (0-0) 262 17 Virginia rv rv rv Notre Dame rv rv rv 17. Missouri (1-0) 242 18 NC State rv rv rv 18. Georgia (1-1) 239 16 Georgia Tech rv rv rv 19. Cincinnati (1-0) 189 20 Wake Forest rv rv -- 20. Indiana (0-0) 179 21 21. Gonzaga (1-0) 137 22 USA Today/ESPN N 22. Minnesota (1-0) 132 24 SCHOOL ps 25 23. Mississippi State (0-1) 121 13 Texas 5 3 Duke 6 4 24. Tulsa (2-0) 81 NR Florida 7 7 25. Illinois (1-0) 77 25 MARYLAND 15 11 Others Receiving Votes: Virginia 52, N.C. 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2003 MARYLAND BASKETBALL • 2002 NCAA CHAMPIONS MARYLAND VS. DUQUESNE ... P. 6-6-6 11. Andre LaFleur, Northeastern (1987) 894 — He is the first player in Maryland history to eclipse TERPS 12. Chico Fletcher, Arkansas State (2000) 893 200 assists in a season three times in his career, and he recruiting success 13. Jim Les, Bradley (1986) 884 boasts the top two season assist figures in school history. 14. Frank Smith, Old Dominion (1988) 883 Maryland Single Season Assists Assists Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams has announced the signing of five prep players from across 15. Taurence Chishold, Delaware (1988) 877 1. Steve Blake, 2002 286 (7.9) 16. Grayson Marshall, Clemson, 1985-88 857 the country that comprise one of the strongest recruiting 2 Steve Blake, 2001 248 (6.9) classes in Terrapin history. All five players have been 17. , Bradley (1989) 855 3. Keith Gatlin, 1985 221 (6.0) ranked among the top 100 high school players in the 18. Pooh Richardson, UCLA (1989) 833 4. Steve Blake, 2000 217 (6.2) country, or among the top 20 players at their position. 19. Butch Moore, So. Methodist (1986) 828 5. Terrell Stokes, 1999 213 (6.3) Here is a closer look at this season’s signing class: 20. Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State (2000) 816 21. Drafton Davis, Marist (1988) 804 Player Ht. Wt. Pos. Hometown High School (Coach) Jacque Vaughn, Kansas (1997) 804 STEVE AND DREW FOR 1,000 Wil Bowers 6-11 230 C Hanover, Md. 23. Marc Brown, Siena (1991) 796 Steve Blake and Drew Nicholas both are on pace to Archbishop Spalding HS (Mike Glick) 24. , Wake Forest (1987) 781 reach 1,000 points for their careers. Blake is 199 points shy Ekene Ibekwe 6-9 190 F Carson, Calif. 25. , Stanford (1997) 780 of the plateau. Nicholas is 287 points shy. Both have played Carson High School (Richard Masson) — , North Carolina (1987) 768 in 109 career games at Maryland, including 13 appearances Hassan Fofana 6-10 270 F/C Worcester, Mass. Hargrave Military Academy (Mike Preston) — Steve Blake, Maryland, 2000-present 764 in NCAA Tournament games. Mike Jones 6-5 180 G Dorchester, Mass. — Sidney Lowe, NC State (1983) 762 Thayer Academy (Rob Dixon) — Phil Ford, North Carolina (1978) 753 D.J. Strawberry 6-4 175 G Santa Ana, Calif. NEW ROLES Mater Dei High School (Gary McKnight) — Blake’s 7.01 career assist average is currently Over the last two seasons, the Terps were widely fourth in ACC history (764 in 109 games). regarded as the deepest in the NCAA Tournament. This BOWERS: Maryland product has helped Archbishop season, those former “key reserves” — Tahj Holden, Spalding become one of the country’s top prep powers ACC Career Assist Average G Asst Avg. ... averaged 15.5 points, nine rebounds and three Drew Nicholas and Ryan Randle — now are Maryland’s 1. Chris Corchiani, NC State, 1988-91 124 1038 8.37 blocks as a junior, and was named to the Baltimore experienced veteran leaders and starters. 2. Bobby Hurley, Duke, 1990-93 140 1076 7.68 Sun’s All-Metro second team ... lifelong Terrapin fan ... — In last season’s Final Four, the Terps’ bench combined averaged 10 points, seven rebounds and three blocks 3. Ed Cota, No. Carolina, 1997-00 138 1030 7.46 as a sophomore ... rated by one recruiting network as 4. Grayson Marshall, Clemson, 1985-88 122 857 7.02 for 33 points against Kansas and Indiana. Holden had 13 the 17th-best center prospect in the country. 5. Steve Blake, Maryland, 2000-present 107 751 7.01 against the Jayhawks while Nicholas posted seven points 6. Kenny Anderson, Ga. Tech, 1990-91 65 454 6.98 in each game. IBEKWE: Rated as high as the 22nd-best overall 7. Muggsy Bogues, Wake Forest, 1984-87 119 781 6.56 prospect in the nation ... 6-9 forward known for his — Nicholas has been considered the Terps’ most quickness ... excellent shooter and athlete for his size versatile player the past two seasons, having contributed ... averaged 19.7 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, — Blake finished the 2002 season second only to quality minutes while making key baskets, playing stingy three steals and three blocks as a junior ... regarded Bobby Hurley for the most career assists by an ACC defense and directing the offense alongside Steve Blake. as the top prospect in the L.A. area and one of the player through his junior season. Hurley had 814, Blake He averaged 20.3 minutes per game in 2002 and played premier prep prospects in the U.S., ranked as high as 751 and Ed Cota 746. the sixth-best power forward in the country ... brother, regularly at any of the “1,” “2,” or “3” positions on the floor. Onye, is a freshman basketball player at Oklahoma — Becoming the first Maryland player since John — Nicholas has consistently come off the bench to hit State ... parents are originally from Nigeria ... (ee- Lucas to lead the ACC in assists while averaging 6.9 per critical, timely and multiple 3-pointers. KEN-ay ee-BECK-way). game as a sophomore, Blake was second in the country — Nicholas has scored in double figures in nine of the FOFANA: Attends the same school that produced as a junior, averaging 7.9. last 23 games, and has shown promise as the Terps’ leading Maryland All-American and current Terps — Blake briefly led the country in assists entering the scorer against The Citadel (28), Miami (Ohio) (16), and in all point guard Andre Collins ... native of Conkary, Guinea ... has been ranked as high as the ninth-best center in 2002 NCAA Tournament. He was ranked second at but one of the Terrapins’ exhibition games (32 vs. the the country ... averaged 15 points and 15 rebounds in season’s end: Globetrotters). each of his sophomore and junior seasons at Holy 2002 NCAA Assist Leaders G Asst Avg. — Ryan Randle, a JC transfer who now is a starter as Name Academy in Massachusetts ... former soccer player possesses good footwork for his size ... (huh- 1. T.J. Ford, Texas 33 273 8.3 a senior, has contributed perhaps the most quality minutes of SAHN foh-FAHN-uh). 2. Steve Blake, Maryland 36 286 7.9 any player with limited time. Though averaging just 9.6 3. Edward Scott, Clemson 30 238 7.9 minutes per game last season, he posted 3.8 points and 3.1 JONES: A 6-5 shooting guard from Thayer Academy 4. Sean Kennedy, Marist 28 222 7.9 rebounds per game. As a starter he has averaged 11.0 near Boston who has consistently been rated as one 5. Chris Thomas, Notre Dame 33 252 7.6 points in the Terps’ first two games. of the top two shooting guards in the nation ... state runner-up in the 100-meter dash ... first of the class to — Tahj Holden started 11 games as a junior, and at 6- commit to the Terrapins ... superior scorer who has — Blake is the first player in Maryland history to 10 can greatly stretch defenses with his 3-point shooting great range on his shot ... averaged 20 points per average over seven assists per game in a season. ability. He actually led the Terps with 42.5 percent from long game as a junior ... ranked consistently as one of the country’s top 15 players. — John Lucas (1973, 1974) is the only other Maryland range (17-of-40) last season, while averaging 5.6 points, 2.7 player to lead the ACC in assists in consecutive seasons. rebounds and 1.0 blocked shots per game. STRAWBERRY: Shooting guard or small forward from — Blake had nine or more assists 17 times in 2002, — Holden helped key the bench’s 22 points in the prep power Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif.. national semifinal win over Kansas last March, scoring in ... son of former major league baseball player Darryl including: 10 against Virginia; 11 in the Final Four against Strawberry ... has long arms, a strong, slender frame, Kansas, 11 in the ACC Tournament vs. NC State, 11 in double figures (13) for the sixth time. and room to grow ... averaged 11.5 points as a junior the NCAA Tournament vs. Siena; 12 at Florida State; 13 ... widely regarded as a top 100 recruit for his athletic against Clemson, Duke and Wake Forest; and a career- ability and AAU experience. high 14 against North Carolina. All recruit statistics are prior to the 2003 season. WWW.U TERPS.COM MARYLAND VS. DUQUESNE ... P. 7-7-7 “SLEEPY” JUST WINS during the 1999 season. dent George W. Bush; at the U.S. Capitol by various It is no wonder that his contributions have been The 2002 Terps are just the 11th team in ACC history Maryland delegates; and at the Maryland State Capital significant, despite averaging just 10 minutes per game. with 14 or more league wins, and one of just four to win 15: and other local victory rallies. Quality has proven more important than quantity while 1999 Duke 16-0 — Nearly 12,000 adoring fans met the Terps at Cole Ryan “Sleepy” Randle rotates with teammates Lonny 2002 Maryland 15-1 Field House on the afternoon following the national title Baxter, and Tahj Holden in the Maryland 2000 Duke 15-1 game in Atlanta. Finally, a national championship banner interior last year. 1998 Duke 15-1 had been won for Cole Field House. The fourth Maryland big man, Randle completed a — Second Final Four appearance in school history. fourth consecutive season ending with play in a WILLIAMS IN THE ACC — TOP 4, 3, 2, 1 — Most wins (32) and best winning percentage (.889) championship game. Now as a senior starter, Randle in school history. attempts to make it five titles in five seasons. — Maryland has finished in the top four of the ACC in 10 consecutive years, and among the league’s top three in — First ACC regular season title since 1980. 2002—NCAA national champions at Maryland; 2001— five straight seasons. National runner-up in JC national championship game with — Best regular season in school history (25-3). — The Terrapins have finished first or second in the Allegany JC; 2000—Maryland JC championship game — 13-game win streak was third-longest in history. with Allegany JC; 1999—Set school record for blocked ACC in two of the past four years. — Highest ranking and first No. 1 NCAA Tournament shots while leading Duncanville (Texas) HS to a 5A state — It was Gary Williams’ third ACC finish of first or seed in school history. championship. second, including a four-way tie for first in 1995. — First No. 1 ranking in school history. — Gary Williams and swept ACC FANS AND MORE FANS TERRAPIN CAREER CHARTS coach and player of the year awards. Williams later gar- Maryland Career 3FGs 3FGs As Maryland moved to Comcast Center this season, nered national coach of the year awards, and Dixon earned 1. Juan Dixon, 1999-02 239 attendance records have fallen, but not for lack of attracting national honors with the Senior CLASS Award and the 2. Johnny Rhodes, 1993-96 186 fans to Cole Field House. It took an announced sellout of NABC/Chip Hilton Award. 3. Walt Williams, 1989-92 154 17,950 in the opening game at Comcast to shatter the previous — Dixon became the sixth consensus All-American 4. Sarunas Jasikevicius, 1995-98 136 attendance record for Maryland men’s basketball. 5. Teyon McCoy, 1987-88/1990 132 in Maryland history and broke the school’s all-time scoring Maryland’s final month of college basketball action at 6. Duane Simpkins, 1993-96 130 mark. Cole Field House pushed the Terps’ final season attendance 7. Steve Blake, 2000-present 123 — Defeated No. 1 Duke on Feb. 17 in what was to 212,495, for a 15-game average of 14,166 — ranking 17th 8. Drew Nicholas, 2000-present 108 called one of the most emotional victories in Cole Field in the country in home attendance. 9. Laron Profit, 1996-99 105 House history. Overall, Maryland played before 623,898 fans in 36 10. Terence Morris, 1998-01 101 — Defeated ACC rival Virginia on Senior Night, in games in 2002. The Terps’ average of better than 17,300 per the final game ever played at Cole Field House before a game was second in the nation. Maryland Career Assists Assists standing-room only, energy-filled crowd and a host of re- 1. Steve Blake, 2000-present 764 Maryland finished the 2002 home season with the second turning All-Americans and past stars. 2. Keith Gatlin, 1984-86/88 649 greatest average attendance in its history, and the fourth- — The Duke and Virginia wins, both categorized greatest total attendance. Maryland Career Steals Steals among the most emotional and electrically-charged atmo- The Terrapins played to 97.7 percent capacity at Cole 1. Johnny Rhodes, 1993-96 344 spheres in Cole Field House history, occurred within two Field House in its final season. 2. Juan Dixon, 1999-present 333 weeks of one another. In between, seniors Lonny Baxter 3. Laron Profit, 1996-99 252 Best Home Attendance Averages and Juan Dixon had their jerseys raised to the rafters prior 4. Keith Booth, 1994-97 193 Year Gms Total Average to a win over Wake Forest. T5.Terrell Stokes, 1996-99 190 1998-99 14 202,365 14,455 2001-02 15 212,495 14,166 Steve Blake, 2000-present 190 AUTHORS — WILLIAMS & HOLLIDAY 1999-00 16 226,369 14,148 2000-01 14 196,809 14,058 Head coach Gary Williams and longtime Maryland 12 STRAIGHT, 19 OF 20 ACC broadcaster Johnny Holliday both released autobiogra- Maryland’s enters the 2002 season with a record 12- phies in September 2002. TOP ATTRACTION game win streak over ACC regular season opponents still Williams’ book, “Sweet Redemption” recaps the ca- Only four times in school history have the Terps aver- intact. Set against Virginia in the final game at Cole Field reer of the 25-year college coach who brought a national aged more than 14,000 fans per game — in each of Will- House, the previous 11-game mark which began on Feb. championship back to the alma mater at which he played iams’ last four seasons. 2, 1974 and ended on Jan. 22, 1975. point guard in the 1960s. Overcoming turmoil upon his Maryland’s 12 straight ACC wins in 2002 is a school return to College Park, Williams has catapulted the Mary- record for consecutive ACC wins in one season (9 in OH, WHAT A YEAR! — A LOOK BACK land program among the nation’s elite. 1999). What a season it was for the Maryland Terps! From Holliday, a former Rock ‘N Roll disc jockey, has been Maryland’s 19 wins in its last 20 ACC games is the start to finish, the longest season in Maryland history by the the Maryland football and basketball play-by-play man for Terps’ best stretch in league history. way, the Terrapins underwent a plethora of milestones, events, 24 seasons. Through that time, he has become a promi- emotions and highlights. nent pitch-man on radio and television in the Washington- Baltimore region, after days of spinning records and intro- — First national title appearance and championship in MOST ACC WINS ducing acts such as the Beatles, in Cleveland, San Fran- school history. Maryland’s 15-1 ACC record surpassed the Terps’ cisco and New York. Holliday’s book is entitled, “From previous mark for the most wins in an ACC season, 13-3 — Terps were honored at the White House by Presi- Rock to Jock.” 2003 MARYLAND BASKETBALL • 2002 NCAA CHAMPIONS